bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hemodynamic Responses of Unfit Healthy Women at a Training Session with Nintendo Wii: A Possible Impact on the General Well-Being
Authors: Monteiro-Junior Renato S , Figueiredo Luiz F , Conceição Isabel , Carvalho Carolina , Lattari Eduardo , Mura Gioia , Machado Sérgio , da Silva Elirez B 
Published: December 2014

Aims:The purpose of this study was assess the effect of a training session with Nintendo Wii® on the hemodynamic responses of healthy women not involved in regular physical exercise. Method: Twenty-five healthy unfit women aged 28 ± 6 years played for 10 minutes the game Free Run (Wii Fit Plus). The resting heart rate (RHR), systolic and diastolic blood pressures (SBP and DBP), and double (rate-pressure) product (DP) were measured before and after activity. The HR during the activity (exercise heart rate, EHR) was measured every minute.Results:A statistically significant difference was observed between the RHR (75 ± 9 bpm) and the mean EHR (176 ± 15 bpm) (P < 0.001). The EHR remained in the target zone for aerobic exercise until the fifth minute of activity, which coincided with the upper limit of the aerobic zone (80% heart rate reserve (HRR) + RHR) from the sixth to tenth minute. The initial (110 ± 8 mmHg) and final (145 ± 17 mmHg) SBP (P < 0.01) were significantly different, as were the initial (71 ± 8 mmHg) and final (79 ± 9 mmHg) DBP (P < 0.01). A statistically significant difference was observed between the pre- (8.233 ± 1.141 bpm-mmHg) and post-activity (25.590 ± 4.117 bpm-mmHg) DP (P < 0.01).Conclusion:Physical exercise while playing Free Run sufficed to trigger acute hemodynamic changes in healthy women who were not engaged in regular physical exercise.
Short-term effects produced by rapid maxillary expansion and facemask therapy in Class III patients with different vertical skeletal relationships
Authors: Pavoni Chiara , Masucci Caterina , Cerroni Silvia , Franchi Lorenzo , Cozza Paola 
Published: December 2014

ABSTRACT

Objective:
To evaluate the dentoskeletal short-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion and facemask therapy (RME/FM) in a sample of Class III patients showing different vertical skeletal relationships.

Materials and Methods:
Seventy-nine patients (35 females and 44 males) having Class III malocclusion were consecutively treated using RME/FM therapy with application of the protraction force in a downward and forward direction and inclination of about 30° to the occlusal plane. All patients were evaluated at the beginning (T1; mean age, 7.7 years) and at the end (T2; mean age, 9.2 years) of orthopedic therapy and divided into three groups according to their vertical skeletal relationships: normal group (NG), hypodivergent group (HypoG), and hyperdivergent group (HyperG). Statistical comparisons between the three groups were performed on the starting forms (T1), the final forms (T2), and the treatment changes (T1–T2) using the ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc tests.

Results:
Favorable modification in terms of maxillary advancement (changes in SNA ranging from 1.4° to 1.8°) and intermaxillary sagittal skeletal relationships (changes in Wits appraisal ranging from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm) were recorded in all groups. The three groups showed no statistically significant differences in changes in either sagittal or vertical skeletal variables.

Conclusions:
The various vertical skeletal features do not influence the short-term outcomes of RME/FM therapy.
Evaluating Heat Transfer Conditions in Gas Cooling for Complex Specimen Geometries
Authors: Bucquet T. , Fritsching U. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract

A comparative study has been carried out for an analysis of the heat transfer conditions in a gas cooling process of metallic specimens. Two different specimen geometries, namely a bevel gear and a helical gear streamed by a high-velocity cooling air flow at atmospheric pressure are investigated. Local and integral heat transfer coefficient distributions of these relevant specimen geometries have been monitored using direct and indirect measurement techniques as well as numerical simulations. It is found that the measurements of the helical gear are well correlated by classical correlations found in the literature. However the heat transfer from the bevel gear tends to be underpredicted when using standard correlations. In both cases, numerical simulations give satisfying predictions of the local heat transfer coefficient.
Comparative evaluation of sagittal anchorage loss in lingual and labial appliances during space closure: A pilot study
Authors: Venkatesh Shivanand , Rozario Joe , Ganeshkar Sanjay V. , Ajmera Shreya 
Published: December 2014

Aim
The purpose of this investigation was to assess and compare the anchorage loss between labial and lingual appliance systems during space closure.

Materials and Methods
Twenty subjects were part of the study among which 10 subjects (mean age 21 ± 3.6 years) were treated using lingual appliance system (0.018” slot-STb™) and 10 subjects (mean age 19 ± 6.1 years) were treated using labial preadjusted edgewise appliance system (0.018” slot-MBT™). First premolar extractions were performed to enable retraction of anterior teeth. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken at two intervals, before starting space closure and after space closure that were connoted as T0 and T1 and were analyzed using the method described by Pancherz to measure anchorage loss. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate intraexaminer reliability of the measurements. Student’s t-test was performed to verify any statistical significant correlation between the labial and lingual appliance systems. Statistical differences were determined at the 95% confidence level (P < 0.05).

Results
The results showed that all ICC for lingual and labial group were ≥0.90 showing good repeatability of the measurements. Mean anchorage loss of 1.238 ± 0.17 mm in lingual appliance system and an anchorage loss of 2.06 ± 0.39 mm occurred with the labial appliance system. On the comparison between the two appliance systems, lingual appliance demonstrated a significantly lesser anchorage loss than did the labial appliance.

Interpretation and Conclusion
This prospective study concludes with the fact that lingual appliance provided better anchorage control than labial appliance during space closure. Use of lingual appliance could be considered in critical anchorage cases when compared with labial appliance.
Light wire auxiliaries with pre-adjusted edgewise appliance to control individual incisor torque
Authors: Sabrish Sharanya , Sadashiva Shetty K , Prakash AT 
Published: December 2014

Torque control of individual incisors using pre-adjusted edgewise (PAE) appliance is a common clinical challenge. In order to overcome the inherent disadvantages of the PAE appliance in efficiency of torque delivery, the use of light wire auxiliaries for early control of the roots of the instanding tooth in the alignment stage itself has been described using the case report.
A case of an 18-year-old female patient with the chief complaint of irregularly placed upper front teeth has been described. Treatment was carried out by extraction of four premolars and the resolution of crowding and the incorporation of light wire auxiliaries with PAE appliance has been described. For the alignment of 42 which was lingually displaced, and to bring it into the arch by bodily displacement rather than labial tipping, a LIght wire auxiliary (Mollenhauer aligning auxiliary) was used in conjunction with PAE appliance. The biomechanical advantages of the procedure have been highlighted.
The use of light wire auxiliaries have definite advantages and hence should be a part of our armamentarium to handle such cases. Light wire auxiliaries offer us a biomechanically superior and economical alternative to apply torque forces on incisors.
Numerical Simulation of Airfoil Vibrations Induced by Turbulent Flow
Authors: Feistauer Miloslav , Horáček Jaromír , Sváček Petr 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe subject of the paper is the numerical simulation of the interaction of two-dimensional incompressible viscous flow and a vibrating airfoil with large amplitudes. The airfoil with three degrees of freedom performs rotation around an elastic axis, oscillations in the vertical direction and rotation of a flap. The numerical simulation consists of the finite element solution of the Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes equations combined with Spalart-Allmaras or κ–ω turbulence models, coupled with a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations describing the airfoil motion with consideration of large amplitudes. The time-dependent computational domain and approximation on a moving grid are treated by the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian formulation of the flow equations. Due to large values of the involved Reynolds numbers an application of a suitable stabilization of the finite element discretization is employed. The developed method is used for the computation of flow-induced oscillations of the airfoil near the flutter instability, when the displacements of the airfoil are large, up to ±40 degrees in rotation. The paper contains the comparison of the numerical results obtained by both turbulence models.
Direct Numerical Simulation on Mach Number and Wall Temperature Effects in the Turbulent Flows of Flat-Plate Boundary Layer
Authors: Liang Xian , Li Xinliang 
Published: December 2014

AbstractIn this paper, direct numerical simulation (DNS) is presented for spatially evolving turbulent boundary layer over an isothermal flat-plate atMa∞= 2.25,5,6,8. WhenMa∞= 8, two cases with the ratio of wall-to-reference temperatureTω/T∞= 1.9 and 10.03 are considered respectively. The wall temperature approaches recovery temperatures for other cases. The characteristics of compressible turbulent boundary layer (CTBL) affected by freestream Mach number and wall temperature are investigated. It focuses on assessing compressibility effects and the validity of Morkovin's hypothesis through computing and analyzing the mean velocity profile, turbulent intensity, the strong Reynolds analogy (SRA) and possibility density function of dilatation term. The results show that, when the wall temperature approaches recovery temperature, the effects of Mach number on compressibility is insignificant. As a result, the compressibility effect is very weak and the Morkovin's hypothesis is still valid for Mach number even up to 8. However, when Mach number equal to 8, the wall temperature effect on the compressibility is sensitive. In this case, whenTω/T∞= 1.9, the Morkovin's hypothesis is not fully valid. The validity of classical SRA depends on wall temperature directly. A new modified SRA is proposed to eliminate such negative factor in near wall region. Finally the effects of Mach number and wall temperature on streaks are also studied.
An Efficient Two-Grid Scheme for the Cahn-Hilliard Equation
Authors: Zhou Jie , Chen Long , Huang Yunqing , Wang Wansheng 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA two-grid method for solving the Cahn-Hilliard equation is proposed in this paper. This two-grid method consists of two steps. First, solve the Cahn-Hilliard equation with an implicit mixed finite element method on a coarse grid. Second, solve two Poisson equations using multigrid methods on a fine grid. This two-grid method can also be combined with local mesh refinement to further improve the efficiency. Numerical results including two and three dimensional cases with linear or quadratic elements show that this two-grid method can speed up the existing mixed finite method while keeping the same convergence rate.
B-Cell Activating Factor Levels in Saliva and Serum before and after Treatment of Oral Infections
Authors: Karacayli Umit , Yilmaz Neslihan , Bicakcigil Muge , Cimilli Hale , Yavuz Sule , Mumcu Gonca 
Published: December 2014

ABSTRACTBackgroundB-cell activating factor belonging to the TNF family (BAFF) levels may increase in response to oral infections. The aim of the study was to evaluate saliva and serum BAFF levels in patients with oral infection and to monitor them after dental treatments.Materials and methodsFifteen patients with an oral infection foci including pericoronitis (n = 7) and irreversible pulpitis (n = 8) (F/M:10/5 mean age: 39.8 ± 7.2 years) were selected for the study. All patients were examined pretreatment period immediately and a week after endodontic treatment or oral surgical treatment. Unstimulated saliva and serum samples were collected from patients in these periods. Salivary and serum BAFF levels were measured by ELISA method (Bender, Medsystems, Viena, Austria).ResultsSince BAFF levels were similar in patients with irreversible pulpitis and pericoronitis (p > 0.05), two groups were combined in the study. Pretreatment salivary (median: 7.09 ng/ml) and serum BAFF levels (3.28 ng/ml) were significantly decreased after elimination of infection focus by endodontic or oral surgical treatments (0.37vs0.0) (p = 0.028 and 0.002). Saliva and serum BAFF levels were not correlated in preand post-treatment periods (p > 0.05).ConclusionSalivary and serum BAFF levels of patients with oral infections could be decreased by endodontic or oral surgical treatments.How to cite this articleKaracayli U, Yilmaz N, Bicakcigil M, Cimilli H, Yavuz S, Mumcu G. B-Cell Activating Factor Levels in Saliva and Serum before and after Treatment of Oral Infections. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2014;3(2):63-66.
Crestal Bone Regeneration in Defective Bone Implants
Authors: Aljuboori Mohammed Jasim 
Published: December 2014

ABSTRACT
Implant placement in narrow alveolar bone ridges end with buccal bone dehiscence and implant thread exposure. In this conditions, bone graft need to be placed in a addition to the collagen membrane to cover the dehiscence with primary wound closure.
This paper presents an implant case with a medical history of diabetic type II and smoker patient. Implant placed in narrow ridge and three coronal threads of the fixture exposed when the implant torque into the final position.
After 3 months healing period, the implant site exposed with complete bone formation and coverage of the threads.
From this case, one might conclude that: first the type of the implant surface may enhance bone formation, second the periosteum may contribute in the bone regeneration. Third the medical condition of the patient may has no local influence on the implant site.

How to cite this article
Aljuboori MJ, Saini R. Crestal Bone Regeneration in Defective Bone Implants. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2014;3(2):95-97.
Florid Cemento-osseous Dysplasia: Report of Three Unusual Cases
Authors: Bagheri Fatemeh , Taheri Jamileh Bigom , Azimi Somayyeh , Elmi Zahra 
Published: December 2014

ABSTRACT
Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FLCOD) is a reactive process that involves tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. Reactive or dysplastic changes in periodontal ligament have been suggested as an etiologic factor. It usually affects females and is less frequently seen in Caucasians and Asians groups. Multiple sclerotic masses involving more than one quadrant are it is radiographic appearance. Because of its benign nature periodic recall is all things to do but in symptomatic cases surgical intervention may be required.

How to cite this article
Bagheri F, Taheri JB, Azimi S, Elmi Z. Florid Cemento-osseous Dysplasia: Report of Three Unusual Cases. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2014;3(2):103-105.
Oral Fibrolipoma of Oral Cavity
Authors: Vadvadgi Vinay 
Published: December 2014

ABSTRACT
Fibrolipoma, a benign tumor, is classified as a variant of conventional lipoma. It usually presents as a soft, smoothsurfaced nodular masses that can be sessile or pedunculated. Most of them are less than 3 cm in size, but it can become much larger. The buccal mucosa and buccal vestibule are the most common intraoral sites. Here, we present a new case of this uncommon oral lipofibroma that presented on the maxillary attached gingiva.

How to cite this article
Vadvadgi VH, Saini R. Oral Fibrolipoma of Oral Cavity. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2014;3(2):106-108.
Nonsurgical Management of Endodontic Perforation at Molar Furcation Region
Authors: Warrier Shreehari 
Published: December 2014

ABSTRACT
The periodontal ligament and root canal system have a common developmental, anatomic and functional relationship and theoretically an infection originating in one tissue can affect the other also. The simultaneous existence of endodontic and inflammatory periodontal lesions is a clinician's nightmare as it can complicate the diagnosis and an accurate diagnosis may be particularly difficult when a sinus tract originating from the endodontic lesion drains along the periodontal ligament space, mimicking periodontal disease. Thorough diagnostic testing to confirm pulp necrosis or periodontal disease becomes critical when attempting to diagnose the specific disease entity accurately and then deliver suitable treatment. A blanket diagnosis for any such lesions regardless of primary etiology can prove to be a disaster. A case report of an iatrogenic endodontic perforation of the pulp chamber at the region of molar furcation and managed by nonsurgical therapy is presented in this paper.

How to cite this article
Warrier S. Nonsurgical Management of Endodontic Perforation at Molar Furcation Region. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2014;3(2):117-119.
Acquisition of Visual Perception in Blind Adults Using the BrainPort Artificial Vision Device
Authors: Nau Amy C. , Pintar Christine , Arnoldussen Aimee , Fisher Christopher 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We sought to determine whether intensive low vision rehabilitation would confer any functional improvement in a sample of blind adults using the BrainPort artificial vision device.
METHOD. Eighteen adults ages 28–69 yr (n = 10 men and n = 8 women) who had light perception only or worse vision bilaterally spent up to 6 hr per day for 1 wk undergoing structured rehabilitation interventions. The functional outcomes of object identification and word recognition were tested at baseline and after rehabilitation training.
RESULTS. At baseline, participants were unable to complete the two functional assessments. After participation in the 1-wk training protocol, participants were able to use the BrainPort device to complete the two tasks with moderate success.
CONCLUSION. Without training, participants were not able to perform above chance level using the BrainPort device. As artificial vision technologies become available, occupational therapy practitioners can play a key role in clients’ success or failure in using these devices.
Sensory Integration and Praxis Patterns in Children With Autism
Authors: Roley Susanne Smith , Mailloux Zoe , Parham L. Diane , Schaaf Roseann C. , Lane Christianne Joy , Cermak Sharon 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We sought to characterize sensory integration (SI) and praxis patterns of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and discern whether these patterns relate to social participation.
METHOD. We extracted Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) and Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) scores from clinical records of children with ASD ages 4–11 yr (N = 89) and used SIPT and SPM standard scores to describe SI and praxis patterns. Correlation coefficients were generated to discern relationships among SI and praxis scores and these scores’ associations with SPM Social Participation scores.
RESULTS. Children with ASD showed relative strengths in visual praxis. Marked difficulties were evident in imitation praxis, vestibular bilateral integration, somatosensory perception, and sensory reactivity. SPM Social Participation scores were inversely associated with areas of deficit on SIPT measures.
CONCLUSION. Children with ASD characteristically display strengths in visuopraxis and difficulties with somatopraxis and vestibular functions, which appear to greatly affect participation.
Factors Predicting Client Satisfaction in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation
Authors: Custer Melba G. , Huebner Ruth A. , Howell Dana M. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
Client satisfaction, a widely used outcome indicator of quality in health care, is inherently client centered and important in occupational therapy. We developed an instrument called the Satisfaction With Continuum of Care Revised (SCC–R) and tested a logistic regression model of satisfaction for six predictive research questions. Data collected from 769 clients from a large rehabilitation hospital using the SCC–R were paired with data that included demographics, functional status, and measures of the rehabilitation including occupational therapy. Satisfaction was stratified into two groups, satisfied and dissatisfied. The most robust and consistent predictors of satisfaction were functional status and improvements in functional status, presence of a neurological disorder, total rehabilitation hours, and admission to rehabilitation within 15 days of condition onset. The finding that improvements in functional status, especially self-care, were predictive of satisfaction is particularly relevant for occupational therapy. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Method for the Evidence-Based Reviews on Occupational Therapy and Stroke
Authors: Arbesman Marian , Lieberman Deborah , Berlanstein Debra R. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract
Evidence-based reviews of the literature relevant to adults with stroke are important to the practice of occupational therapy. We describe the four questions that served as the focus for the evidence-based reviews of the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions for adults with stroke. The questions include occupation- and activity-based interventions to improve occupational performance and social participation after stroke, as well as interventions for motor, cognitive, and psychological and emotional impairments after stroke. We include the background for the reviews; the process followed for addressing each question, including search terms and search strategy; the databases searched; and the methods used to summarize and critically appraise the literature. The final number of articles included in each evidence-based review; a summary of the themes of the results; the strengths and limitations of the findings; and implications for practice, education, and research are presented.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects in Adults
Authors: Siracusano Salvatore , Silvestri Tommaso , Casotto Daniela 
Published: December 2014

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the first 10 causes of unpleased diseases in young adult women in the world. The concept of STDs includes a series of syndromes caused by pathogens that can be acquired by sexual intercourse or sexual activity. Adolescents and young adults are responsible for only 25% of the sexually active population and they represent almost 50% of all newly acquired STDs. In this way, we evaluated the epidemiological and clinical aspects of most relevant pathogens as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Treponema pallidum, Haemophilus Ducreyi, Trichomonas vaginalis, herpes simplex virus, human papilloma virus (HPV) with the exception of hepatitis, and HIV infections for which we suggest specific guidelines. To attain this objective, we analyzed the results of epidemiological and clinical aspects of STDs through a review of the literature using MEDLINE and PubMed database for original articles published using the terms “sexual transmitted disease, epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy” from 2005 to 2014.