Salivary and serum antibody response to Streptococcus mutans antigens in humans

Humoral immunity against Streptococcus mutans infection was analyzed in caries-active and caries-free young adults by immunoblotting. All volunteers from both groups had detectable salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) and serum IgG antibodies, with similar profiles. They could be classified on the basis of relative intensity of the immunoblot bands into categories of high or low responders. Common protein antigens with molecular weight ranging from approximately 45 to 190 kDa could be found either extracellularly or associated with the cell wall of S. mutans cultured in vitro. The predominant reactive antigens recognized by both IgA and IgG were of proteins around 63 and 60 kDa. Detection of IgA antibodies to the various antigens of S. mutans in individual saliva samples did not always correlate with serum IgG antibody profiles. In addition, distinct bands, which reacted preferentially with either IgA or IgG, could be detected by antibodies from specific subjects. Differential reactivities of salivary IgA and serum IgG antibodies to two, cell-wall associated protein antigens around 33 and 36 kDa were found in caries-active and caries-free young adults; 30.8% of caries-free subjects and 12% of caries-active subjects (P < 0.01) exhibited detectable antibody response to these antigens. This difference was not attributable to variations in antibody levels, since antibody response to these proteins were still detectable in some caries-free but not caries-active individuals whose levels of antibodies to other antigens were low. Thus, a new antibody profile which correlates with dental caries disease activity has been identified in a selected population. Differences in mucosal and systemic immune responses to S. mutans seem to be both antigen and host dependent.     

Effect of finish line variants on marginal accuracy and fracture strength of ceramic optimized polymer/fiber-reinforced composite crowns

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Ceramic optimized polymer (Ceromer)/fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) crowns have been promoted as alternatives to conventional crowns. However, little is known regarding the ideal tooth preparation for this type of crown. PURPOSE: This in vitro study evaluated the marginal adaptation and fracture strength of ceromer/FRC crowns with respect to the various types of finish lines. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Four metal dies with different finish lines (0.9-mm chamfer, 1.2-mm chamfer, 1.2-mm rounded shoulder, and 1.2-mm shoulder) were prepared. Forty (10 for each finish line) Targis/Vectris crowns were fabricated on duplicated base metal alloy dies. The restorations were stereoscopically evaluated at 56 points along the entire circumferential margin for measuring the margin adaptation before and after cementation with a resin luting agent. The specimens were then compressively loaded to failure using a universal testing machine. The marginal adaptation (microm) was analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis test and post-hoc Dunnett test (alpha=.05). The fracture load (N) was analyzed with a 1-way analysis of the variance and the Scheffe adjustment (alpha=.05). The fractured surfaces of the crowns were examined with a scanning electron microscope to determine the mode of fracture. RESULTS: The marginal adaptation of crowns with a shoulder finish line was significantly better than crowns with a chamfer finish line before and after cementation (P<.001). The increased marginal gap after cementation was the lowest in the 1.2-mm rounded shoulder group. The fracture strength of the crowns with the 0.9-mm chamfer and crowns with 1.2-mm chamfer was significantly greater than those of the crowns with the 1.2-mm shoulder or rounded shoulder (P=.011, P=.049, respectively). The mean fracture load of all crowns, regardless of the finish line design, was 1646 N. The fractured surface of the crown revealed adhesive failure and 3 types of cohesive failure (fracture of the Targis and Vectris, Targis fracture with a crack in the Vectris layer, and crushing without fracture). CONCLUSION: The marginal gaps were greater for the chamfer finish line specimens than in the shoulder finish line specimens. However, the fracture strength of the chamfer finish line specimens was greater than that of the shoulder finish line specimens.     

颞颌关节镜治疗不同类型内错乱疗效的研究

为评价颞颌关节镜治疗不同类型内错乱的疗效，人进行８１例次关节手术。内错乱分期：Ⅱ期（早中期）２５例，Ⅲ期（中期）１８例，Ⅳ期（中晚期）２４例，Ⅴ期（晚期）１４例，中位随访期３．２年（０．５－７年），总有效率７４％（６０／８１）。内错乱分期与有效率的关系：Ⅱ期２４／２５，Ⅲ期１６／１８，Ⅳ期１３／２４，Ⅴ期７／１４。经统计学处理：Ⅱ、Ⅲ期之间及Ⅳ、Ⅴ期之间无显著性差异（Ｐ〉０．０５）；Ⅱ、Ⅲ期与Ⅳ、     

腭裂患者喉塞音的声学特征初探

目的:探讨腭裂患者喉塞音的声学特征。方法:检测存在病理性喉塞音的男性腭裂患儿及正常男性儿童各20名发含口塞音的语句时的语图,观察患者喉塞音声学特征并与正常对照组相比较。结果:腭裂患者喉塞音出现与原塞音的伴随情况不同,可以表现出包括冲直条、嗓音起始时间(VOT)、共振峰转接、冲直条频谱等各种声学指标的异常。结论:塞音的声学特征复杂,应该结合语图形态及各参数的数值共同诊断。     

变形链球菌表面蛋白和葡糖基转移酶基因疫苗免疫防龋动物实验:体质量影响研究

目的 :了解变形链球菌基因疫苗单独及联合免疫对定菌鼠体质量的影响。方法 :2 8d龄Wistar大鼠 3 6只 ,随机分为pcDNA3 pac组、pcDNA3 gtfB组、pcDNA3 pac联合pcDNA3 gtfB组、变形链球菌灭活全菌阳性对照组、pcDNA3空载体阴性对照组和PBS液空白对照组 ,进行 3次双侧颌下腺腺周注射免疫 ,建立定菌鼠模型及诱龋实验 3个月 ,于实验开始和结束时测定体质量。结果 :基因疫苗免疫组体质量与 pcD NA3及PBS组无显著差异 (P >0 .0 5) ,而灭活全菌细胞免疫组体质量显著下降 (P <0 .0 1)。结论 :pcD NA3 gtfB和pcDNA3 pac对大鼠体质量无不良影响 ,较灭活全菌疫苗安全     

Shear bond strength of tooth-colored indirect restorations bonded to mid-coronal and cervical dentin

To investigate the bonding of tooth-colored indirect restorations to cervical dentin, shear bond strengths of bonded resin inlays to cervical dentin and mid-coronal dentin were investigated and compared. Indirectly fabricated composite inlays (Estenia) were cemented with a dual-cured resin cement (Panavia Fluoro Cement II) to either cervical or mid-coronal dentin. Resin cement was cured with or without light irradiation for 20 seconds. After 24-hour or one-week storage, the bonded inlays were subjected to a micro-shear bond test. The light-cure method showed significantly higher bond strengths to both dentin regions compared with the self-cure method. Further, significant improvement in bonding after one-week storage was found in the case of light-cure method rather than the self-cure method. Although the cervical dentin tended to show lower bond strength than mid-coronal dentin, significant difference between the two dentin regions was only found when the resin cement was light-cured and stored for only one day.     

低强度激光治疗颞下颌关节紊乱病的疗效评价

目的 评估低强度激光(LLLT)疗颞下颌关节痛的效果.方法 将颞下颌关节痛的患者按随机、双盲原则分为激光组(n=21)和对照组(n=21),每位患者均接受连续6d、每天1次的激光或假激光治疗.在治疗前、治疗后、治疗后1月、治疗后2月14个时点对患者的疼痛程度、功能状态进行测量和评估.结果 2组中疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS...     

Creating an effective PBL case in oral and maxillofacial surgery at a Chinese dental school: a dental education primer

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a widely accepted educational method centered on the discussion and learning that emerge from a clinically based problem; however, little has been reported on the details of PBL case-writing in the dental education literature. This article outlines some principles of writing a PBL case as it is practiced at a Chinese dental school and presents, as an example, an actual case based on a clinical problem (ameloblastoma of the jaw) intended to provide a learning focus for predoctoral dental students. A good PBL case should allow for progressive, interdependent actions to be taken in the evaluation and overall management of the patient in context and should trigger inquiry and discussion among students in both the basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc.) and related clinical sciences. The epidemiological, sociological, and ethical considerations related to each problem should also be emphasized as an essential component of effective health care provision.     

Use of separate single-tooth implant restorations to replace two or more consecutive posterior teeth: a prospective cohort study for up to 1 year

PURPOSE

The aim of this study was to evaluate the periodontal and prosthodontic complications of multiple freestanding implants in the posterior jaws for up to 1 year of function.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Eight patients received 20 implants posterior to canines. Two or more implants were consecutively inserted to each patient. Single crowns were delivered onto the implants. Marginal bone loss, implant mobility, probing depth, and screw loosening were examined to evaluate the clinical success of such restorations for maximum 1 year of functional loading.

RESULTS

All the implants performed well during the observation period. Neither periodontal nor prosthodontic complications were found except a slight porcelain chipping. While the marginal bone level was on average 0.09 mm lower around the implant after 6 months of loading, it was 0.15 mm higher after 1 year.

CONCLUSION

Within the limits of this investigation, separate single-tooth implant restorations to replace consecutive missing teeth may clinically function well in the posterior jaw.