[Comparison of dentinal microcracks caused by new generation of single reciprocating files after root canal preparation].

Purpose: To compare the incidence of dentinal microcracks after root canal preparation by new generation of nickel-titanium instrument WaveOne Gold, Reciproc Blue with previous WaveOne and Reciproc.

Methods: Ninety extracted single-rooted mandibular premolars were randomly divided into 6 groups(n=15). The root canals were instrumented by using Hand K files, WaveOne, Reciproc, WaveOne Gold and Reciproc Blue.

[Effects of fluoride on expression of survivin during rats' dental germ development].

Purpose: This study was to investigate the expression of survivin in dental germ development of SD rats with fluorosis, and explore the effects of fluoride on survivin expression and the pathogenic mechanism of dental fluorosis.

Methods: Forty-five SD rats (pregnant for 10 days) were randomly divided into control group, experimental group 1 and group 2. Drinking water with fluoride concentration of 0, 50, 150 mg/L was provided for rats accordingly.

Quality of Life in Patients After Maxillectomy and Placement of Prosthetic Obturator.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess quality of life (QoL) and obturator functioning in patients having undergone a maxillectomy as a tumor ablative resection and rehabilitation with a prosthetic obturator.

Materials And Methods: The University of Washington Quality of Life scale version 4 (UW-QoLv4) and the Obturator Functioning Scale (OFS) were used to evaluate the self-reported QoL and obturator functioning. The effects of demographic and treatment variables on QoL were assessed using age, defect size, postoperative radiotherapy (RT), neck dissection, and dentition.

[Effect of topical iron, fluoride application on eroded enamel in vitro].

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of supplementation containing iron and/or fluoride on eroded enamel in vitro.

Methods: Eighty enamel specimens collected in orthodontic treatments were randomly allocated into 4 groups of 20 samples each: C (control,deionized water); Fe(2+)(15 mmol/L FeSO(4)); F(-)(1.23% NaF) and Fe(2+)+ F(-)(15 mmol/L FeSO(4) and 1.

Allele and haplotype diversity of new multiplex of 19 ChrX-STR loci in Han population from Guanzhong region (China).

X-chromosomal short tandem repeats (X-STRs) have been proved to be useful for some deficiency paternity cases in recent years. Here, we studied the genetic polymorphisms of 19 X-STR loci (DXS10148-DXS10135-DXS8378, DXS10159-DXS10162-DXS10164, DXS7132-DXS10079-DXS10074-DXS10075, DXS6809-DXS6789, DXS7424-DXS101, DXS10103-HPRTB-DXS10101 and DXS7423-DXS10134) in 252 male and 222 female individuals from Guanzhong Han population, China. No deviation for all 19 loci was observed from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

[Study on enhancement effect and mechanism of the acid resistance of enamel by Fe2+ and F].

Purpose: The phase of new substances and the effect on enamel lattice was analysed after ferrous sulfate ,sodium fluoride treatment through X-ray diffraction, in order to explore the mechanism of Fe2+ and F- reinforced enamel acid resistance.

Methods: Fragments of enamel obtained from fifty molars were ground into powder and randomly divided into four groups: C (control,deionized water); Fe2+ (15 mmol/L FeSO4); F- (1.23% NaF) and Fe2++F- (15 mmol/L FeSO4 and 1.

[A study of oral health behaviors among 65 to 74 years old people in Shanxi province].

Purpose: To assess the oral health behaviors among 65 to 74 years old people in Shanxi province, and provide a base line for oral health service.

Methods: Four hundred and five old people aged from 65 to 74 in Shaanxi province was selected according to the Third National Oral Health Investigation Criteria and the oral health behaviors of them were investigated by questionnaire. SPSS 13.

Dental fluorosis in children in areas with fluoride-polluted air, high-fluoride water, and low-fluoride water as well as low-fluoride air: a study of deciduous and permanent teeth in the Shaanxi province, China.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess dental fluorosis (DF) in the deciduous and permanent teeth of children in areas with high-F coal (area A) and high-F water (area C) compared to children from area B, with low-F water and coal.

Material And Methods: 596 children were examined. DF was assessed by TF-score.