Role of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Calcium Hydroxide in Conservative Dentistry as Pulp Capping Material: A Review
Fuad Abdo Al-Sabri,
Ahmed Mohammed El-Marakby,
Nashwan Mohammed Qaid
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
1-6
Received:
6 January 2017
Accepted:
17 January 2017
Published:
13 February 2017
Abstract: The main purpose of this article is to review the properties and clinical applications of calcium hydroxide and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in conservative dentistry including its antibacterial effect activity for protection of the dental pulp. Therefore, in latest years, the use of calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate in indirect and direct pulp capping was one of the most popular lining materials for protection of the pulp in dentistry. Both materials showed a high success rate for reparative dentin when used as pulp capping. In general, the priority the procedure of placement material for pulp protection as pulp capping, indirect or direct must be clinically no pain, no radiographic exchange in pre-apical area and vital tissue of the pulp.
Abstract: The main purpose of this article is to review the properties and clinical applications of calcium hydroxide and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in conservative dentistry including its antibacterial effect activity for protection of the dental pulp. Therefore, in latest years, the use of calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate in indirect and dir...
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Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) Level in Tuberculosis Exposed and Infected Children
Wildana Azikin,
Amiruddin Laompo,
Husein Albar,
Dasril Daud
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
7-10
Received:
24 January 2016
Accepted:
4 February 2016
Published:
15 February 2017
Abstract: Background: Lung Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. Tb). Excessive body's immune response to M. Tb will contribute to the host tissue damage. M. Tb infection stimulates gene expression and MMP-9 secretion from monocyte which is infected by M. Tb. M. Tb molecular mechanisms inducing granuloma formation which is the ESAT-6 protein that stimulates the production of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) from epithelial cells near the infected macrophages. Objective: To evaluate the levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in children who lived in the same house with a tuberculosis person. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Lung Health Community Center (BBKPM) Makassar, from May to July 2015. The study population was children aged 3 months to 18 years. Results: Levels of MMP-9 were examined in 55 samples of the study, 29 samples infected with TB (52.7%), and 26 samples exposed to TB (47.3%). There is no significant difference in the levels of MMP-9 and genders, age, nutritional status, status of BCG, as well as the levels of MMP-9 in the group of exposed and infected to TB (p>0.05). Conclusion: There was no significant differences between the levels of MMP-9 in the group of exposed and infected to TB.
Abstract: Background: Lung Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. Tb). Excessive body's immune response to M. Tb will contribute to the host tissue damage. M. Tb infection stimulates gene expression and MMP-9 secretion from monocyte which is infected by M. Tb. M. Tb molecular mechanisms inducing granuloma f...
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Alcohol Abuse Practices Among Residents of Busia Town, in Kenya
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
11-18
Received:
8 January 2017
Accepted:
16 January 2017
Published:
23 February 2017
Abstract: Alcohol abuse is a major public health issue that has no social economic, ethnic, educational or geographical boundaries. It is a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and loss of productivity. (Tamara, et al, 2011). Alcohol use is associated with many public health problems including traffic crashes, violence, sexual assaults, and sexually transmitted disease, (Savola, et al, 2009). Numerous studies have shown that rates of alcohol use, and alcohol related problem increase with increasing alcohol availability Babor, et al, (2010). One venue where alcohol is readily available is community festivals, and annual celebration held in many communities across the United States, Wagenaar, et al, (2011). The aim of the study was to find out the alcohol abuse practices among residents of Busia town in Kenya. The study utilized a cross-sectional study design. It used both qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection where 421 Busia town residents’ participated. Simple random, purposive and snowball non probability samplings were used to select participants. Exploratory and thematic content analyses were done. The study findings revealed that the age group that actively abused alcohol ranged from 22 years and above at 48%. The most active was (22-27) and peer pressure and family history of alcoholism being most leading causative factors with 80% of the respondents. Alcoholism poses danger to individuals, families and the community as a whole. Health education was one of the major recommendations the researcher made. This will help the affected people to learn about the dangers of alcoholism and to undertake voluntary changes in their behavior. The health education may be either one to one or in groups or through mass media with an aim of reaching a large target group
Abstract: Alcohol abuse is a major public health issue that has no social economic, ethnic, educational or geographical boundaries. It is a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and loss of productivity. (Tamara, et al, 2011). Alcohol use is associated with many public health problems including traffic crashes, violence, sexual assaults, and sexually transmi...
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