Publications by authors named "Josefa Alarcon Apablaza"
Odontomas are benign tumors characterized by slow and limited growth with a rare recurrence. Odontomas are generally detected by radiographic findings in the radiopaque stage, where calcification of the tissues is observed. This article seeks to report the recurrence of a radiologically diagnosed odontoma to show the importance of radiographic controls after enucleation as a diagnostic and follow-up method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEdentulism can generate negative impacts on self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and oral functions. Removable prostheses are commonly used for tooth replacement, but they may cause discomfort due to micromovements during mastication. Objective and quantifiable methods are needed to evaluate these micromovements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The elaboration of biocompatible nerve guide conduits (NGCs) has been studied in recent years as a treatment for total nerve rupture lesions (axonotmesis). Different natural polymers have been used in these studies, including cellulose associated with soy protein. The purpose of this report was to describe manufacturing NGCs suitable for nerve regeneration using the method of dip coating and evaporation of solvent with cellulose acetate (CA) functionalized with soy protein acid hydrolysate (SPAH).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study analyzed the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and the purified natural latex protein (, F1 protein) on the morpho-function of sciatic nerve crush injuries in rats. One-hundred and eight male Wistar rats were randomly allocated to six groups ( = 18): 1. Control; 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Bone loss is a common problem that ranges from small defects to large defects after trauma, surgery, or congenital malformations. The oral cavity is a rich source of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Researchers have documented their isolation and studied their osteogenic potential.
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- - Osseointegration is the process where a biocompatible dental implant bonds with living bone tissue, essential for the implant's success under masticatory loads.
- - A study using advanced microscopy techniques analyzed a dental implant's surface and its chemical composition after 5 years, revealing titanium and carbon on the implant and phosphorus, calcium, and oxygen around the bone interface.
- - The findings showed a rough implant surface supporting orderly calcified bone tissue growth, indicating that dental implants can facilitate effective bone remodeling and maintain long-term biocompatibility for healthy peri-implant tissue.
Cellular behavior in nerve regeneration is affected by the architecture of the polymeric nerve guide conduits (NGCs); therefore, design features of polymeric NGCs are critical for neural tissue engineering. Hence, the purpose of this scoping review is to summarize the adequate quantitative/morphometric parameters of the characteristics of NGC that provide a supportive environment for nerve regeneration, enhancing the understanding of a previous study. 394 studies were found, of which 29 studies were selected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The "nerve guide conduits" (NGC) used in nerve regeneration must mimic the natural environment for proper cell behavior.
Objective: To describe the main morphological characteristics of polymeric NGC to promote nerve regeneration.
Methods: A scoping review was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) criteria in the PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases.