Pre-pectoral Breast Reconstruction: Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Two-Stages vs Single-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Background: Two-stages pre-pectoral breast reconstruction may confer advantages over direct to implant (DTI) and subpectoral reconstruction in selected patients who have no indication for autologous reconstruction. The primary endpoint of the study was to evaluate and compare the incidence of capsular contracture in the pre-pectoral two-stages technique versus the direct to implant technique. Complications related to the two surgical techniques and patient satisfaction were also evaluated.

Effect of the high molecular weight chitosan and sodium alginate on Candida albicans hydrophobicity and adhesion to cells.

Unlabelled: The aim of the present paper is to evaluate the effect of the high molecular weight chitosan (HMWC) and of sodium alginate (NaAL) on surface hydrophobicity of Candida albicans and on adhesion of the yeast to epithelial cells and fibroblasts of different proceeding. For this study, a collection strain and seven isolates of C. albicans from saliva (patients with denture stomatitis) were grown in Sabouraud glucose agar supplemented with HMWC or NaAL or in absence of them (control).

In vitro erosive capacity of some fruit juices and soft or low alcoholic strength beverages on human teeth.

The in vitro erosive capacity of different fruit juices and soft or low alcoholic strength beverages (n = 50) on human teeth was examined. The end-point was the amount of calcium and phosphate released into the medium following incubation with the test substance. Overall, the erosive capacity rose as the pH of the products fell.

Evolution of saliva and serum components in patients with oral candidosis topically treated with Ketoconazole and Nystatin.

The present study involves the analysis of some saliva components (SC) and serum components in patients with oral candidosis topically treated with Ketoconazole 2% (K) or Nystatin 100,000 IU (N). Twenty-four male and female patients, age range 39-82 years, were included in the study. A double-blind study was undertaken in which the patients were divided into 2 treatment groups.

[Velocity of erosion and factors that modify human tooth demineralization in vitro].

Velocity of erosion on human teeth exposed to a carbonated beverage as a function of time and temperature has been studied in vitro, as well as the effect of the experimental formation of a acquired pellicle and the influence of the inclusion of either F or saliva on the dissolving capacity of beverage. During the first stage of exposition, erosion as a function of time showed a biphasic curve, being the rate low during the first 10 minutes time; thereafter, velocity increased and remained stable until the 60 minute incubation period finished. At the second stage, demineralization followed a monophasic curve, displaying a stable rate until the end of it.