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Suicide, spectral politics and the ghosts of history in Elizabeth Kostova’s The Historian
Authors: Ambrisco Alan S.
Published: May 2015

This article examines Elizabeth Kostova’s 2005 Gothic novel The Historian, a vampire novel that undermines its fantasies of a wholly accessible past by repeated assurances that history is always fabricated. The novel in fact presents not just Dracula but the past itself as a ghostly amalgam of absence and presence. This spectralization of the past is a symptom of the narrator’s own traumatic past, and Dracula becomes a mask for a repressed family narrative of suicide. In Kostova’s handling, however, the Gothic also becomes a way of engaging larger societal traumas when the novel presents Dracula as a figure for the suicidal terrorist. This post-9/11 novel ultimately points to and represses the fears and complexities surrounding terrorism since 9/11, especially the overwhelming fear that US efforts at counter-terrorism are turning America into the very thing it is trying to fight.
‘I’ll give you television, I’ll give you eyes of blue, I’ll give you a man who wants to rule the world’: The commodification of women and the desire for the West in Takashi Miike’s Imprint
Authors: Green Amy M.
Published: May 2015

The theme of sacrificed identity resonates in popular film and television culture, and is especially exemplified in Imprint, a short film commissioned for the Masters of Horror series, which originally aired on Showtime from 2005 to 2007. Imprint was originally released in 2006, although due to its graphic content, the episode aired only in the United Kingdom and not in the United States. Despite the relative ubiquity of the eroticized Asian woman in western media culture, Imprint strikes a particular nerve in its exploration of these themes, one underscored by an unflinching use of graphic violence as a storytelling vehicle. Horror offerings often fail to garner much critical attention, or are dismissed out of hand strictly because of their genre. Extreme horror, often gathered inaccurately under a broad banner of ‘torture porn’ is especially prone to critical rejection. Imprint, as an exploration of cultural identity and loss, deserves just such critical attention.
Ideas of motherhood in Inside
Authors: Grafius Brandon R.
Published: May 2015

As Simone de Beauvoir and many others have discussed, western society too often assumes that the single goal of a woman’s life should be motherhood. These assumptions can be very damaging for women who choose to pursue other avenues instead of or in addition to motherhood. This article will use the writings of Beauvoir, Sarah Hrdy and Élisabeth Badinter to demonstrate how the recent horror film À l’Intérieur/Inside (2007), by Bustillo and Maury, examines these ideas by portraying a conflict between differing ideals of motherhood, each embodied as one of the film’s main characters. The article will argue that Inside understands modern constructions of motherhood as being damaging to society and destructive to mothers themselves.
Educating Edward and others: The issue of endless education in Meyer’s Twilight series
Authors: Crossen Carys
Published: May 2015

The issue of education within the Twilight series has received comparatively little critical attention to date, despite the importance of its high school setting in both the great romance between Bella and Edward, and the Cullen family’s repeated attendance of high school and college in order to blend in with the human population. There are other elements of education embedded throughout the series: the Cullens learning to resist the allure of human blood; Bella and Edward’s acquisition of self-knowledge via self-denial and suffering; and Bella’s learning to recognize herself as vampire. The purpose of this article is to explore these different types of education within the Twilight series, and in the first section to recognize their possibilities. The second section of the article will explore the limitations and problems presented by a seemingly endless education in Twilight. The article will address issues of education in relation to romance, identity and maturity, and whether or not the vampire characters of the Twilight series ever attain any kind of maturity.
Research cluster – ‘A Growing Global Darkness’: Dialectics of culture in Goddard’s The Cabin in the Woods
Authors: Blouin Michael J.
Published: May 2015

This article argues that Drew Goddard’s The Cabin in the Woods (2012) navigates between global and local strains emergent within the horror genre. Specifically, by scrutinizing the manner in which nightmares unique to American audiences are passed off as universal, the film offers a pointed critique of neo-liberalism. At the same time, Goddard’s film postulates that such fearful conditions may ultimately promote an alternative sense of community on the world stage. This shift has the potential to foster what theorists Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri label as the ‘monstrous multitude’.
Health problems due to dental practice at the public service of Campina Grande / PB / Brazil
Authors: Pereira da Silva Maria Suênia , Chaves de Vasconcelos Catão Maria Helena , Araújo  Amorim Joaquina , Sarmento de Abrantes Pereira Deborah Yara
Published: May 2015

The aim of this study was to identify health problems resulted from dental practice. The sample consisted of 32 dentists. A questionnaire comprising mainly objective questions was used. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in tables. Most of the respondents were females (75%) and the predominant age range was 26-35 years (40.6%). Fifty-three point one percent of dentists had already suffered cutting and punching accidents during their activity. Considering the occupational diseases, 62.5% of participants had in the past or still present them, while the rest 37.5% of the participants have never had this type of disease. The most prevalent clinical complaint was muscle pain in lumbar region (65%), followed by pain in the spinal column (10%). Tendinitis (60%), varicose veins (40%) and presbyopia (40%) were the most prevalent diseases occasioned by the dental practice, according to the dentists. Therefore, in this study, most of the dentists working at the public health service in the city of Campina Grande (PB, Brazil) had undergone cutting and punching accidents, and most of them had or still present some occupational disease.
In Vitro Study on the influence of the light polymerization technique and appliance on the bond strength of intra-radicular dowels
Authors: Nagase Denis Yudi , Morimoto Susana , Agra Carlos Martins , Vieira Glauco Fioranelli , Oda Margareth
Published: May 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to verify the influence of light curing type on retention force of direct technique and direct-indirect technique. Materials and Methods: Fourth bovine single root teeth with 12mm of length were used in this study. The roots were endodontically treated and randomly divided in four groups according to the light curing unit and technique used: group 1(direct technique, halogen lamp), group 2(direct technique, LED), group 3(direct-indirect technique, halogen lamp), group 4(direct-indirect technique, lamp). The retention force was determined sing a Universal Testing Machine (Instron). All data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test. After the test, the failure was examined and classified according to the fracture place: post/ resin; resin/dentin; mix. Results: Group 3 (246,05N ± 29,51) and 4(241,60N ± 28,95)4 (95,18N) did not show statistically difference but presented higher retention force than group 1 (142,30N ± 25,60) and 2 (178,56N ± 25,67). Most of fracture occurred in interface between dentin/resin. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, it was concluded that adhesive cementation technique influenced in the retention of glass fiber post.
801 - Evaluation of research strategies applied to Workplace Health Promotion
Authors: Gonçalo Camila Silva , Mialhe Fabio Luiz
Published: May 2015

Introduction: Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) is conceptualized as a set of strategies and interventions to help people change their lifestyles and the environment where they develop their activities seeking to reach an optimum state of health. Objective: To present the results of a critical literature review about the more used research strategies and themes studied relation to health promotion at workplace. Methods: We conducted a bibliographical research on the American Journal of Health Promotion. This journal was chosen because it contained important studies about WHP. We only included observational and interventional studies published from 2005 to 2009. Results: Thirty-two articles were included in this research. The observational studies were the most cited design than interventions studies. The measurement procedures most used were questionnaire (n= 14; 44%) and telephone survey (n=6; 19%). The two themes more recurrent in the analyzed articles were: financial questions (n=9;28%) and smoking control (n=5;15,5%). The dental health (n=1;3%) and the stress management (n=1;3%) were the two themes less present among the articles analyzed. Final considerations: The WHP was exploited in various ways and the studies analyzed presented different types of evaluation.  These data can support the planning and the actions with intersectoral and multidisciplinary approach when implementing strategies to WHP.Keyword: Health Promotion - Workplace - Occupational Health
Evaluation of apical leakage in root canals filled with different sealers
Authors: Oliveira Simone Helena Gonçalves de , De Oliveira Silva Gleyce , Da Rosa Cardoso Flávia Goulart , De Vasconcelos Rafaela Andrade , Xavier Ana Claudia Carvalho
Published: May 2015

Objective: To evaluate the apical leakage exhibited by root canals filled with gutta-percha points and three different endodontic sealers. Material and Methods: Thirty-five human molars were used and had their palatal (maxillary molars) and distal roots (mandibular molars) sectioned, standardized and instrumented with Mtwo rotary system. The roots were filled through active lateral condensation technique and divided into three groups (n=10), according to the endodontic sealer employed: G1- AH Plus, G2- Fill Canal, G3- MTA Fillapex. All groups were filled by gutta-percha points and endodontic sealer. Gutta-percha points were immersed into sodium hypochlorite for 24 h to achieve disinfection. After the filling procedure, the roots were immersed into Indian ink for posterior diaphanization and obtainment of the images through stereomicroscopy. By analyzing the images in Adobe Illustrator CS5 software, the level of apical leakage was determined. The data obtained were submitted to Kruskal Wallis and Dunn tests, with level of significance set at 5%. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between G1 and G3. G2 did not show statistically significant differences. G1 exhibited the smallest apical leakage mean (12.85), followed by G2 (109.84) and G3 (101.15). Conclusions: Root canal obturation with gutta-percha points and AH plus sealer through lateral condensation technique provided lower apical leakage rates than the other endodontic sealers evaluated.
Evaluation of translucency of a nanofilled and a microhybrid resin composites
Authors: Mezzaroba Ortenzi Graciano Fabiana , Amin Graciano João Tadeu , Pincelli Chaves Larissa , Esteves Barata Terezinha de Jesus , Guenka Palma-Dibb Regina , Wang Linda
Published: May 2015

Objectives: Color selection is a relevant issue to determine clinical success of esthetic restorations. However as multiple layer technique have been applied, opalescence and translucency parameters are also significant to allow resin composite to match tooth structure. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare different resin composites commonly launched in market to provide enamel translucency effect. Material and Methods: Four resin composites of shade A1 for enamel were tested: nanotechnology composites Filtek Z350 (F) and Grandio (G) were compared to microhybrid composites Filtek Z250 (Z) and Master Fill (M). Eight cylindrical specimens of each resin composite were prepared (6 mm x 2.5 mm), finished and individually stored in distilled water. The color analysis was performed following Cielab system parameters using a spectophotometer (Esfera -X-Rite-SP62 and X-Riteccolor Master CM2). Readings were processed using standard white and black backgrounds. Translucency parameter (TP) of these materials were calculated through the formula TP= [(Lw- Lb)2+ (aw-ab)2 + (bw-bb)2]1/2. Data were statistically analyzed and as a normal distribution was verified, they were submitted to one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests with ?= 0.05 preset. Results: Mean and standard deviations were: F= 35.54+0.34; Z= 39.11+0.39; G= 40.93+0.38 e M= 41.41+0.34. Greater values of translucency were observed to G and M without significant differences between them, and the lower values were attributed to F and Z. Conclusion: The translucency of each material was material dependent. It is suggested that small particle size provokes reduction of translucency of resin composites when enamel shade materials are compared.
Left-handed Dental Students
Authors: Silva Maria Aparecida , Souza-Rodrigues Renata Duarte , Lashowisk Karina , Oda Margarete , Vieira Glauco Fioranelli
Published: May 2015

Objectives: to evaluate the frequency of left-handed students and to investigate their difficulties in Operative & Restorative Dentistry, first preclinical discipline of the School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo. Materials and methods: 82 students from both genders participated, who were attending the second year of the course, to whom were applied the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory measurements and a questionnaire about the difficulties encountered by lefty students. Results: in the study sample, we found 6 left-handed students (7%). The greater difficulty reported by them during their laboratorial practice was working in the quadrants on the right side of the manikin’s mouth. Conclusion: therefore, it is clear that Dentistry Schools should be aware of this minority, with regard to the material and equipment availability for lefties, as well as recognition of their difficulties and to orient them to obtain the best performance with minimum discomfort.
Influence of glass fiber reinforcement and resin viscosity on the fracture strength of adhesive partial fixed prosthetic dentures
Authors: Caneppele Taciana Marco Ferraz , Silva Ingrid Oliveira , Borges Alessandra Buhler , Borges Alexandre Luis Souto , Torres Carlos Rocha Gomes
Published: May 2015

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência do reforço com fibra de vidro e viscosidade da resina na resistência à fratura de prótese parcial fixa adesiva (PPFA). Um molde de aço inoxidável foi confeccionado simulando preparos oclusais para PPFA em primeiro pré-molar superior (4x4x2mm) e molar (6x4x2mm), com uma caixa proximal (2x1x4mm) e 7mm de distância entre eles. Esses moldes foram duplicados em poliuretano (n = 60) e divididos em dois grupos de acordo com a viscosidade da resina: G - Grandio SO (VOCO) (n= 30) e GHF - Grandio SO Heavy flow (VOCO) (n= 30). Estes grupos foram subdivididos em três subgrupos de acordo com o reforço de fibra de vidro utilizado (n = 10): Subgrupo N - sem reforço de fibra de vidro; Subgrupo V - GRANDTEC (VOCO); subgrupo S – everStick C & B (Stick Tech). Quatro incrementos divididos em 2 camadas, 2 na parte inferior e 2 na parte superior dos preparos foram fotopolimerizados de acordo com as instruções dos fabricantes. Uma força vertical foi aplicada no centro das peças a uma velocidade de 1mm/min. Os dados foram obtidos em Kgf e submetidos a ANOVA a 2 fatores e teste de Tukey (? = 0,05). A ANOVA mostrou diferenças significativas para reforço de fibra de vidro. Subgrupo N (24,45 ± 3,60)a foi significativamente diferente do subgrupo S (32,54 ± 6,94)b e subgrupo V (37,18 ± 5,33)c. As fibras de vidro testadas foram capazes de melhorar a resistência à fratura de PPFA. A Fibra GRANDTEC apresentou os maiores valores de resistência à fratura e, para as resinas estudadas, a viscosidade não teve influência na resistência à fratura de PPFA .
Microabrasion Technique for Enamel with Fluorosis: A Case Report Utilizing Two Distinct Pastes
Authors: Ramos Carla Müller , Bim Júnior Odair , Borges Ana Flávia Sanches , Wang Linda , Mondelli Rafael Francisco Lia
Published: May 2015

The technique of enamel microabrasion is considered an aesthetic alternative conservative and effective for stain removal or surface irregularities of the enamel and different materials or pastes can be used for this purpose Objetives: The objective of this study was to compare the efficiency of the technique of enamel microabrasion using two different pastes at removing hypoplastic stains by fluorosis. Methods: The female patient, 18 years, was submitted to enamel microabrasion, and in the right half of the maxilla was manipulated in the proportion of 1:1 by volume a paste of pumice (SSWhite) and 37% phosphoric acid (Etch Alpha, DFL), and in the left half of the maxilla used paste based on hydrochloric acid and 6.6% silicon carbide (Micropol, DMC Equipment Ltd.). In both hemi-arches was performed the same clinical protocol and repeated three times, by the application of 1.0 mm thickness of paste and realized the enamel microabrasion through mechanical friction with rubber cup at low speed for 10 seconds. Then, the teeth were polished with felt disc and diamond paste, and topical fluoride APF 1.23% for 3 minutes was applied. Results: The clinical outcome was similar for both hemi-arches, regardless of the used technique. The success in removing stains on tooth enamel is directly related to a correct diagnosis and accurate indication of microabrasion technique. Conclusions: It can be concluded that the two pastes used in the enamel microabrasion were effective for removing intrinsic stains from fluorosis, with similar results and with the re-establishment of aesthetics of the teeth involved.
Dentin hypersensitivity: Pre-hybridization as an alternative treatment
Authors: Pagani Clóvis , Feitosa Fernanda Alves , Esteves Stella Renata Machado Silva , De Miranda Geraldo Marques , Antunes Débora Pinto , De Carvalho Rodrigo Furtado
Published: May 2015

A hipersensibilidade dentinária pode ocorrer quando há exposição da dentina após preparos dentários para restaurações indiretas. Para evitar ou minimizar desconfortos pós-operatórios, os adesivos dentinários têm sido utilizados para proteger a dentina exposta. Esta técnica é denominada pré-hibridização. Apesar da utilização clínica, ainda existem controvérsias sobre a eficácia, o material e o protocolo mais adequado para realizá-la. Esta revisão tem como objetivo discutir os conceitos que envolvem a pré-hibridização, baseando-se nos artigos mais relevantes publicados (2002 até a data atual), indexados nas bases de dados da  SciELO, MEDLINE e Pubmed. Para a pesquisa foram utilizadas as seguintes palavras-chave: pré-hibridização, hipersensibilidade dental e variáveis (ex.: pré-hibridização dentinária, hipersensibilidade dentinária, tratamento de hipersensibilidade). Foram selecionadas as referências do tipo revisão e artigos de pesquisa originais. Foram feitos esforços para identificar estudos sobre tratamentos clínicos comparativos, controlados e estudos de meta-análise sobre a hipersensibilidade e a pré-hibridização dentinária. Baseado na revisão realizada é possível destacar os adesivos autocondicionantes como a primeira escolha para os procedimentos de pré-hibridização. Porém, a literatura ainda não apresenta um protocolo consolidado e as pesquisas clínicas que estudam a eficiência desta técnica são limitadas.
Pleomorphic Adenoma versus Basal Cell Adenoma: An immunohistochemical analysis with b-catenin
Authors: Prado Renata Falchete do , Cardoso Camila Lopes , Consolaro Alberto , Taveira Antonio Luis Assis
Published: May 2015

The objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of b-catenin in pleomorphic adenomas and the basal cell adenomas to clarify its possible role in the etiopathogenesis of these two lesions. The expression of b-catenin (BD Transduction Laboratories) was analyzed by immunohistochemistry in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded specimens by the avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex method in 10 pleomorphic adenomas and 2 basal cell adenomas. The specimens were analyzed taking into account intensity, distribution and association with myoepithelial cells. The results showed that  all cases of pleomorphic adenomas exhibited membranous and cytoplasmic immunostaining and the 2 cases of basal cell adenomas displayed nuclear staining. Higher b-catenin index rates were seen mainly in ductal structures of pleomorphic adenomas and in the nuclei of myoepithelial stromal and myoepithelial cells of solid clusters in basal cell adenomas. In conclusion, this immunohistochemical study may suggests the different degree of differentiation of the myoepithelial cells in these two tumors.
Effect of different light-curing techniques on hardness of a microhybrid dental composite resin
Authors: Rastelli Alessandra Nara de Souza , Navarro Ricardo Scarparo , Saad José Roberto Cury , De Andrade Marcelo Ferrarezi , Bagnato Vanderlei Salvador
Published: May 2015

Objective: This study assessed the Vickers hardness provided by two LCUs when using (1) direct and indirect light-curing techniques, (2) 40 and 60 seconds and (3) top and bottom surfaces. Material and Methods: One halogen Curing Light 2500 (3M Espe) and one LED (MM Optics) were used by direct and indirect (0, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mm of dental structure) techniques during 40 and 60 seconds. The samples were made with FiltekTM Z250 in a metallic mould with a central orifice (4 mm in diameter, 2 mm in thickness). The samples were stored in dry mean by ± 24 hours and the hardness measurements were performed in a testing machine (Buehler MMT-3 digital microhardness tester Lake Bluff, Illinois USA). A 50 gf load was used and the indenter with a dwell time of 30 seconds. The data were submitted to multiple ANOVA and Newman-Keuls‘s test (p<0.05). Results: Halogen LCU exhibited higher Vickers hardness values than LED mainly because of the power density used. Hardness values were influenced by LCUs, light-curing techniques, irradiation times and surfaces. For both LCUs, hardness values were found to decrease with indirect light-curing technique, mainly for the bottom surface. Samples irradiated for 60 s exhibited higher hardness values when the halogen LCU was used. For 60 seconds, the VHN values were statistically significant greater than 40 seconds. Significant differences in top and bottom surfaces Vickers hardness number (VHN) values were observed among different LCUs used 40 and 60 seconds. Conclusion: The LCUs, light-curing techniques, variations of irradiation times, and surfaces (top and bottom) influence the composite hardness. Keywords: Composite resin, LED, Halogen lamp, Hardness, Photo-activation.
Evaluation of the emergency procedure in cases of dental avulsion among different professionals in the city of São José dos Campos-SP
Authors: Matias Murilo , Fernandes Ludimila Santos , Araujo Marcelo Marotta
Published: May 2015

Objective: To assess the knowledge of the immediate action to be taken in cases of tooth extraction among professionals from different areas who witness this type of trauma in the city of São José dos Campos - SP, as well as guide them to the conduct immediately to be taken, since the prognosis of avulsed teeth element is directly related to the time it takes to replanted in respective alveolus. Besides the time factor, other factors such as management of the tooth, storage environment, treatment of the replanted tooth and preservation technique also have influence on the best prognosis.Material and Methods: For the development of the survey 50 professionals were randomly selected from the following professions: firefighters, doctors, nurses, teachers and dentists in different workplaces and from both genders. An evaluation was made through a questionnaire related to emergency treatment in cases of dental avulsion. The same was applied to all professionals, and questions were answered in the same period of time.Results: All data obtained was evaluated and a statistical analysis was performed. The professionals interviewed had low knowledge about the emergency procedure to be performed in cases of tooth avulsionConclusion: Even seen that part of the dentists are unaware of the appropriate techniques for this procedure, it was concluded that there is a great need for scientific and technical knowledge by this professional which would result in better patient care and more clarification on the subject the population.
Time and sequence of eruption of primary teeth in relation to breastfeeding in sudanese children
Authors: Affan Amal Abu , Eid Enaam A.
Published: May 2015

Background: The eruption age at which the deciduous teeth start appearing in the oral cavity has been of great significance and interest to investigators and parents mainly due to its relation to the growth and development of the child. Objectives: To determine the mean eruption time and sequence of primary dentition among a sample of Sudanese children in Khartoum localities and to investigate the effect of gender and breastfeeding pattern on the timing and sequence of eruption. Materials and Methods:  Random sample of 563 Sudanese children (283 boys and 280 girls) age 4-40 months were clinically examined and inspected for the eruption of primary teeth. The age of eruption of the teeth was estimated using Probit regression. Results:  All the primary teeth erupted earlier in boys than in girls except the first primary molars. The first primary teeth to erupt were the mandibular central incisors at the mean age of 8.02 ± 3.28 months. No significant difference was found in the eruption time between right and left sides of jaws as well as between children with exclusive breastfeeding and non exclusive breastfeeding.Keywords: Eruption time; Primary teeth; Lower incisors; Deciduous molars.
Intracanal reinforcement in anterior teeth to prevent fractures
Authors: Oliveira Simone Helena Gonçalves , Anami Lilian Costa , Silva Tânia Mara , Oliveira Rodrigo Simões , Sales Ana Luisa Leme Simões , Oliveira Alberto Alvarenga
Published: May 2015

The fracture of anterior teeth after root canal treatment is a real and multifactorial possibility. This is due to the weakening of the root due to lost of the remaining tooth added to oblique-existing occlusal forces. This fracture in addition to causing a masticatory dysfunction, will also influence the aesthetics of the patient. In prevention, one of the treatments used and widely accepted, is the use of intraradicular. These can be made of metal, carbon fiber, fiberglass and ceramics. The pins of metal and carbon fiber are very efficient but don't favor the aesthetic, as the pins fiberglass and ceramics are very resistant and favor aesthetics. Reinforcing with these biomaterials is beneficial and leads to a favorable prognosis. This study shows a case which the building could have prevented the intracanal fracture of an devitalized upper anterior tooth and makes a brief discussion about the available options for this type of rehabilitation. The use of reinforced glass fiber as reinforcement of the structure of devitalized teeth is indicated for the prevention of dental fractures. Cast ceramic cores are indicated for the insufficient coronary remaining to support the filling material.
Comparison of disinfection protocol of irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate) impressions through plastic and metallic trays
Authors: Okazaki Luiz Kiyoaki , Cato Cidney Hiroaki , Teramoto Lúcia , Costa Anna Carolina Borges Pereira , Fava Marcelo , Becker João Batista Macedo , Jorge Antonio Olavo Cardoso
Published: May 2015

Introduction: Many studies have evaluated the disinfection of irreversible hydrocolloid impressions through different disinfecting agents. However, impression trays can be source of cross-infection requiring disinfection. This study aimed to determine which would be the most suitable tray (metallic or plastic), available in dental market, and the ideal time to achieve disinfection by using 1% sodium hypochlorite poured into the alginate impression. Material and methods: Thirty dental impressions from the patients aged from 7-12 years and treated in the Discipline of Orthodontics of the institution were divided into two groups according to the impression tray type: 15 impressions through plastic tray (Morelli) and 15 impressions through metallic tray (Tecnodent). The material collection was performed before and after the application of 1% sodium hypochlorite for 3, 5 and 10 minutes. After the incubation period of 48 hours at 37ºC, the microorganism colonies were counted on the plates presenting from 30 to 300 colonies to determine the colony-forming unit (CFU) per mL. CFU/mL results were transformed into logarithm and submitted to statistical analysis by applying ANOVA and Tukey test (p ? 0.05). Results: Greater CFU percentage reduction occurred in alginate after three minutes, in both tray types. Concerning to tray types, it could be observed that the plastic tray showed 100% of reduction after 5 minutes while the metallic tray exhibited 81.49% of reduction after 3 minutes. Conclusion: 1 – The plastic tray showed the most effective disinfection after 5 minutes, with 100% of CFU reduction; 2 – The most effective time of disinfection with 1% sodium hypochlorite poured into the impression was 5 minutes, for both tray types.
A descriptive study to determine the knowledge and practices related to tobacco cessation among clinicians attached to dental colleges in Bangalore City, India
Authors: Murthy Naveen Narasimha , Vanishree N.
Published: May 2015

Objective: Tobacco use cessation is critical in reducing the effect of a major factor for both oral & systemic diseases. Its use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death worldwide with India accounting for probably a large chunk of these, due to its acceptance, both culturally and traditionally. Smoke and smokeless form of tobacco has become steady companion of today’s youth in India. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practices related to tobacco cessation among practicing dentists a sample size of 366 with inclusion and exclusion criteria attached to various dental colleges in Bangalore city. Results: Comparison of knowledge and practice among qualifications revealed that the knowledge score was more among the MDS professionals with a mean value of 78.3±7.9 and the practice score was also higher among the same with a mean value of 33.3±9. Comparison based on duration of practice revealed that the knowledge score was higher in dentists with experience of 0-5 years by a mean value of 78.4±7.5 and a higher practice score was found in dentists with an experience of 6-8 years with a mean value of 33.5±8.4. Conclusion: Physicians and health care providers in association with their national medical and health professional associations must play a leading role in advocating for the implementation of a comprehensive tobacco control policy and implementation of tobacco cessation methods should be included in the dental curriculum.
Orthodontic extrusion and implant site development: two case reports
Authors: Esper Maria Ângela Lacerda , Salvia Ana Carolina , Albuquerque Maria Tereza Pedrosa , Macedo Nelson Luiz
Published: May 2015

The aim of this study was to report two cases of orthodontic extrusion performed prior to dental implant placement. The first one reports the case of a 57 year-old-female who presented internal root resorption in the left central incisor, and orthodontic extrusion of this element was indicated. The treatment lasted 24 weeks. At the end of this period, the dental implant was placed. The second clinical event refers to a patient of 66 years of age who had vertical fracture in the left central incisor. In this case, the orthodontic extrusion was conducted in 12 weeks. At the end of this period, the dental implant was placed and also the temporary crown, but without occlusal contact. Both cases reported consisted of the involvement of the left central incisor in the aesthetic area and low bone density. The cases reported demonstrated that orthodontic extrusion is a viable alternative to the aesthetic and functional reconstruction with prosthesis over dental implants.
Histomorphometric, radiographic and biomechanical analyses of platelet rich plasma associated with autogenous bone graft
Authors: Monteiro Adriana Socorro Ferreira , Macedo Nelson Luiz , Macedo Luiz Guilherme Scavone , Rocha Rosilene Fernandes
Published: May 2015

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma with and without autogenous bone graft in the bone repair of surgical defects in rabbit tibias. Materials and Methods: In this research, 25 adult male rabbits were used. Two defects have been performed in each tibia, divided into four groups: control (C = defect naturally left to heal by clot formation), autogenous (A = bone defect + autogenous graft), PRP (PRP = bone defect + PRP) and autogenous + PRP (PRPA = bone defect + autogenous graft + PRP). All the defects were covered with a dPTFE membrane. Five other animals were sacrificed at 15, 30, and 60-day postoperatively. The pieces containing the defects were processed for histological and histomorphometric analysis. Other five animals were sacrificed after 30 and 60 days and submitted to biomechanical analysis, and all the specimens were sent to the radiographic evaluation of optical density. Results: The biomechanical, radiographic, and histomorphometric results showed larger resistance, optical density, and improving bone formation in the groups A and PRPA when compared with the groups C and PRP. Conclusion: This study showed there was not an improvement in the radiographic, mechanical, and bone formation parameters when PRP was used individually or associated to the autogenous bone graft.
Periapical tissue repair of dog teeth after intracanal administration of capsaicin 0.075%
Authors: Pavan Nair Narumi Orita , Endo Marcos Sergio , Bruder Marina Viudes , Pavan Angelo José , Grossmann Eduardo , Hernandes Luzmarina , Cuman Roberto Kenji Nakamura
Published: May 2015

Objective: The aim of this study was make a descriptively evaluate the repair of the periapical region of dog teeth. Material and Methods: Thirty-six root canals were used,eighteen were filled with 0.075% capsaicin and calcium hydroxide (test paste)and the rest eighteen root canals were filled with calcium hydroxide (control group). Histological analyzes were performed to classify inflammation as absent, mild, moderate or severe. The analyses also classified the presence or absence of repairat 7, 14 and 30 days.Results: The use of 0.075% capsaicin did not modify the inflammatory response and repairwhen compared to control group. Conclusion: Our data suggests that test group with 0.075% capsaicin as intracanal administration could be indicated for tissue repair; furthermore other experiments should be carried out to evaluate possible clinical use of capsaicin for atypical odontalgia.Keywords: Capsaicin; Repair; Inflammation; Periapical tissue.
Cephalometric evaluation of preoperative incisor inclination in patients with class ii dentofacial deformities treated with mandibular advancement
Authors: Gonçalves Gabriela Mayrink , Moreira Roger William Fernandes , Marotta Araujo Marcelo
Published: May 2015

ABSTRACTObjective: To evaluate cephalometrically the preoperative incisor inclination of 30 patients with Class II malocclusion, who were treated with mandibular advancement. Materials and Methods: Thirty immediate preoperative lateral cephalograms were photographed to be used in Dolphin Imaging Software. Linear and angular measurements were traced and analyzed. Each tracing was repeated twice with 1-week interval by the same operator. The measures were tabulated at Microsoft Excel and submitted to Student’s-t test and mean measures were compared with the normal values. The intraclass correlator coefficient was used to test the intraexaminer reliability. Results: The intraclass correlation coefficient was >0.9 and it featured a high reliability. Mean values of lower incisors differed from normal values, presenting labial inclination compared to normal values. Conclusion: In this study, the results showed that Class II patients that will be submitted a mandibular advancement (orthognathic surgery) had dental compensations and the lower incisors are more proclined comparing to the standard values.  Keywords: Orthognathic surgery; Orthodontics; Cephalometry.
Clinical and radiographic outcomes of the use of capping materials in vital pulp therapy of human primary teeth
Authors: Lourenço Neto Natalino , Moretti Ana Beatriz Silveira , Sakai Vivien Thiemy , Machado Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira , Abdo Ruy César Camargo , Oliveira Thais Marchini
Published: May 2015

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of Calcium Hydroxide (CH), Calcium Hydroxide preceded by corticosteroid/antibiotic solution (O+CH) and diluted formocresol (FC) in the vital pulp therapy of human primary teeth. Material and methods: Forty-five mandibular primary molars of children aged between 5-9 years were randomly assigned in the three study groups, FC, CH and O+CH and received conventional pulpotomy treatment. Clinical and radiographic follow-up was made at 3, 6 and 12-months. Results: No sign of clinical failure was observed in the three study groups during all the periods of evaluation. Radiographic analysis showed a total of six cases of internal root resorption in CH and O+CH groups after the 12 months follow-up, with statistically significant difference as compared with FC group. FC group did not show hard tissue barrier formation, that was observed in CH and O+CH groups in all the follow-up periods. Conclusion: All employed materials showed acceptable clinical and radiographic success rates. The results showed that the use of an anti-inflammatory solution prior the dressing material has therapeutic properties that help with pulpal healing. Continued clinical investigations using these medicaments as vital pulpotomy treatment in primary molars are recommended.
Bodies, Boundaries and Spirit Possession
Authors: Rausch Margaret
Published: May 2015

The social structures of Moroccan society have been changing in accordance with western models at an ever-growing rate. The role of Islam in sharing the burden of these changes and in narrowing the ever-expanding gap between modernity and tradition is exemplified by the folk-Islamic spirit possession practices presented in this study. By adjusting their vocation to ongoing processes of commercialization and professionalization and to the changing needs and expectations of their female clientele, traditional women seers have increasingly taken on the therapeutic task of helping women to resolve the growing number of inner and interpersonal conflicts in their daily lives.
Muße
Authors: Schürmann Volker
Published: May 2015

Dieser Band will eine Verführungsrede zur Muße sein im Anschluss an die bekannte Unterscheidung von Karl Marx, dass es ein durch Arbeit bestimmtes »Reich der Notwendigkeit« gebe und ein »wahres Reich der Freiheit«, jene »Kraftentwicklung, die sich als Selbstzweck gilt«. In dieser Zweiteilung ist die aristotelische Dreiteilung von Arbeit, Spiel und Muße verloren gegangen. Bereits diese theoretische Ungenauigkeit trug vielfach zur Preisgabe der strengen Selbstzweckhaftigkeit von Muße bei. Freiheit ist dann nicht als solche Thema und Anliegen, sondern analog zu Spiel und Freizeit soll sie noch anderem dienen: der Erholung von der Arbeit. Gegen solcherart ›Bastelanleitung‹ für das Reich der Notwendigkeit haben Odo Marquard und Josef Pieper zentrale Einwände formuliert, die sich lohnen, ihrerseits mit Marx gegengelesen zu werden.
Bildkommunikation
Authors: Jongmanns Georg
Published: May 2015

Kommunikation ist eine Sache, das Sehen eine andere. Beide sind durch ihre eigenen Prozesse und Operationen gekennzeichnet, beide greifen auf ihre jeweiligen Ressourcen zurück. Die Kommunikation kann also genauso wenig sehen, wie das Sehen kommunizieren kann. Dennoch ist ihr Zusammenhang unabweisbar, wie der weit verbreitete Gebrauch von Bildern zeigt. Mit ihm gehen aufeinander abgestimmt ausdifferenzierte kommunikative Praktiken und kulturell gebildete Sehgewohnheiten einher. Der Unterschied wird dadurch allerdings nicht eingeebnet: Das Sehen von Bildern ist und bleibt eine Form des Sehens, während das Kommunizieren mittels Bildern selbstverständlich nur kommunikativ vollzogen werden kann. Einige Fragen drängen sich auf: Wie ist der Zusammenhang zwischen der Bildkommunikation und dem Bildersehen gestaltet? In welcher Weise sind sie aufeinander abgestimmt? Wie wird die Bildkommunikation operativ vollzogen? Und schließlich: An welche Grenzen stößt die Kommunikation, wenn sie Bildlichkeit prozessiert? Der Autor entwickelt auf hohem theoretischen Niveau einen überzeugenden Ansatz, mit dem die Schnittstelle zwischen Sehen und Kommunikation beschrieben wird. Unter Verwendung system-, beobachtungs- und symboltheoretischer Überlegungen zeigt er, in welcher Form das Sehen vorliegt, wenn es sich um das Sehen von Bildern handelt. Und er zeigt, welche Schlüsse die Kommunikation daraus zieht.
Monopole der Gewalt
Authors: Hofmann Martin Ludwig
Published: May 2015

Rauschgifthandel, Geldwäsche, Mord - das »Geschäft« organisierter Kriminalität ist hinlänglich bekannt. Doch erst die spektakulären Attentate auf hochrangige Staatsbeamte im Italien der 1970er bis 1990er Jahre führten das eigentliche Streben der Mafia unabweisbar vor Augen: die Erringung des Gewaltmonopols auf einem bestimmten Territorium. Ausgehend von theoretischen Reflexionen über die Komplexe Gewalt, Staat und Ausnahmezustand einerseits und von empirischen Materialien zum italienischen Anti-Mafia-Kampf andererseits, löst Martin Ludwig Hofmann das Phänomen der organisierten Kriminalität aus einem rein kriminologischen Zugriff - und erweitert es um eine genuin sozialtheoretische Dimension.
Theorie als Lehrgedicht
Authors: Fuchs Peter
Published: May 2015

Theorie als Lehrgedicht - Im Titel des ersten Bandes dieser Aufsatzsammlung wird auf den oft gegen den Autor und gegen die Systemtheorie erhobenen Vorwurf angespielt, theoretische Glasperlenspielereien zu betreiben. Was kann ein Lehrgedicht sein? Wie kann in theoretischer Feinstarbeit an Figuren gedrechselt werden, die dann in Verbindung mit den unterschiedlichsten Themenbereichen zu neuen Beobachtungen zwingen? Diese Essaysammlung ermöglicht einen Einblick in Peter Fuchs' theoretische Werkstücke der letzten Jahre und versammelt weit verstreute Aufsätze, in denen Theoriefiguren anhand unterschiedlichster Themen wie Mystik, Musik oder Internet entwickelt und ausgespielt werden.
Sheroes
Authors: Richard Birgit
Published: May 2015

Die virtuelle Heldin Lara Croft ist das prominenteste Beispiel für die künstlichen Frauenfiguren der 1990er Jahre. Heute ist Lara nun nicht mehr allein, sie hat Schwestern bekommen. Die Computerspiele mit weiblichen Heldinnen zeigen, dass trotz der Existenz der kulturellen Codierung von Geschlecht im Rahmen einer kulturindustriellen Herstellung der Spiele Variation, Veränderung und individuelle Aneignung möglich sind. Die hier präsentierten exemplarischen Analysen der Spiele zeigen, dass in den männlich konnotierten Alltagsbildern sehr wohl Identifikationsangebote für das Weibliche existieren können.
Der konservative Charakter
Authors: Picker Marion
Published: May 2015

Der »konservative Zug« Benjamins kommt immer dann zum Tragen, wenn er dem Destruktiven zuarbeitet. So kann Benjamin als Traditionalist gesehen werden, dem es um die Tradition, nicht jedoch um das Traditionsgut geht. Diese Studie stellt die Komplexität der Politik Benjamins dar, indem sie diese als Erkundung eines Schreibens an den Extremen nachzeichnet. Die Frage des »Wie« ist dabei maßgeblich, insofern der politische und ethische Gehalt von Benjamins Schriften sich gänzlich nur im Medium der dichterischen Sprache eröffnet. Die Widersprüche des politischen Stils erschließen sich anhand der Namen, an deren Gewebe sich die politischen und philosophischen Personae Benjamins ausprägen.
Teufel und Engel
Authors: Röttgers Kurt
Published: May 2015

Mittelalterliche Figuren inspirieren seit Jahren wieder stärker das öffentliche und wissenschaftliche Denken. Zentral dabei sind Teufel und Engel. Als alte mythologische Gestalten sind beide der Entmythologisierung und Säkularisierung ausgesetzt gewesen mit der Folge, dass ein aufgeklärt-naiver Realismus gefragt hat, ob es sie wirklich gebe und welches ihre Natur, gar welches ihre Physiologie sei. Nach Überwindung solcher Modernität entstehen die eigentlichen philosophischen Fragen nach dem Dia-bolos (Durcheinanderwerfer) und seinem Zusammenhang mit dem Sym-bolon (Zusammenwurf) sowie die nach dem Zusammenhang des Boten (angelos) mit der Botschaft (angelion). Ein höllisch-dialektisches Vergnügen mit himmlischen Aussichten.
Heuristik
Authors: Schulze Holger
Published: May 2015

Wie arbeiten wir an Ideen? Wie gelangen wir aus unseren täglichen Handlungen heraus zu Absichten, die sich als Projekt formulieren und am Ende ein Artefakt hervorbringen? In sechs Theorie Erzählungen entwickelt dieser Band eine Theorie intentionaler Werkgenese. Die Problemlösungsstrategien oder Heuristiken von zwölf Arbeiten werden erzählt - an der Grenze zwischen kommerziellen Unternehmungen, Popkultur und dem, was einmal 'Kunst' genannt wurde. Die Heuristik entfaltet damit eine plastische Phänomenologie des Arbeitens in Projekten um die Jahrtausendwende herum. Studio !K7 / Philip Jeck / WISSENSCHAFTSAKADEMIE BERLIN / MARS - Exploratory Media Lab / Alex Arteaga / Pixelpark Unit 3 / Chris Cunningham / Manuela Stacke / Funkstörung / Murmuring Fields / schwankende räume / MOEBEL HORZON / LKW
Anruf, Adresse, Appell
Authors: Allerkamp Andrea
Published: May 2015

Die literaturtheoretisch und komparatistisch angelegte Untersuchung widmet sich drei kommunikativen Figuren der Anrufung des Anderen: dem Anruf, der Adresse und dem Appell. Die Analyse der Rhetorik in dieser triadischen Konstellation lässt weit zurückreichende religiöse, mythische und politische Sprech- und Schreibakte archäologisch zu Tage treten. Als kulturelles und diskursives Muster hat die Anrufung zwar kritische Momente durchlaufen, sich aber doch durch Jahrhunderte hinweg in Diskursen der Philosophie und Literatur gehalten: in Anrufen, die an die Stimme oder akustische Medien gebunden sind, in Post- und Lese-Adressen, in terrorisierenden Lager-Appellen. Die enge und komplizierte Verbindung zwischen Adresse und Teleologie macht aber zugleich eine Dialektik der Säkularisierung sichtbar, die die Anrufung des Anderen als kommunikative Figur erfasst und seine Singularität in den Vordergrund rückt.
Blank Spaces
Authors: Trinkaus Stephan
Published: May 2015

Die »blank spaces on the earth« (Joseph Conrad), die unbetretenen, unentdeckten Räume unserer Welt, fordern unsere Fantasie heraus, den Wunsch, sie zu betreten, sie zu füllen. Diese weißen Flecken lassen sich jedoch nicht mit den herkömmlichen Mitteln des Reisens aufsuchen. Gabe und Inzest sind kulturelle Figuren, die den Versuch bezeichnen, dieser 'Leere' eine Form zu geben, sie in die Koordinaten der kulturellen Ordnung zu überführen. Von dieser zugleich unmöglichen und unabschließbaren Bewegung aus versucht der Band, den Bedingungen der Prozessualität von Kultur überhaupt auf die Spur zu kommen.
Filme über sich selbst
Authors: Meyer F.T.
Published: May 2015

Von Mitte der 70er Jahre bis heute greift der ambitionierte Dokumentarfilm immer häufiger auf selbstreflexive Strategien zurück. In kenntnisreichen und detaillierten Werkanalysen weist der Autor in dieser umfassenden Untersuchung nach, dass »Selbstreflexion« die kritische Strategie des Dokumentarfilms der Moderne und Postmoderne darstellt. Für den Leser öffnet sich eine überraschende und spannende Perspektive auf den Zerfall und die Rekonstitution des Genres.