To determine whether variation in the preservative, pore size of the sieve, solvent, centrifugal force and centrifugation time used in the Ridley-Allen Concentration method for examining faecal ...specimens for parasite stages had any effect on their recovery in faecal specimens.
A questionnaire was sent to all participants in the UK NEQAS Faecal Parasitology Scheme. The recovery of parasite stages was compared using formalin diluted in water or formalin diluted in saline as the fixative, 3 different pore sizes of sieve, ether or ethyl acetate as a solvent, 7 different centrifugal forces and 6 different centrifugation times according to the methods described by participants completing the questionnaire.
The number of parasite stages recovered was higher when formalin diluted in water was used as fixative, a smaller pore size of sieve was used, ethyl acetate along with Triton X 100 was used as a solvent and a centrifugal force of 3,000 rpm for 3 minutes were employed.
This study showed that differences in methodology at various stages of the concentration process affect the recovery of parasites from a faecal specimen and parasites present in small numbers could be missed if the recommended methodology is not followed.
ABSTRACT Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the longevity of ceramic restorative materials in the manufacture of endocrown restorations, through an in vitro study on surface roughness and ...mechanical strength. Methods: Three restorative materials were evaluated and assigned to experimental groups (n=10 disc specimens): Leucite Reinforced Ceramic, Lithium Disilicate and Nanoceramic Resin. These restorative materials were evaluated for surface before and after aging (n=02 specimens) under a stereomicroscope. The specimens were submitted to the average surface roughness test (Ra) (n=10) in a contact roughness meter before and after aging. As well as the biaxial flexural strength test (n=10), after aging, up to a test speed of 0.5 mm/min. Aging was carried out in a thermocycler, with 5,000 cycles with baths of 5 °C ± 1 ° and 55 °C ± 1 °. Fragments after fracture were observed under a stereomicroscope. The data obtained were tabulated and analyzed using the Minitab statistical program. Results: The surfaces of the specimens do not show changes between the restorative materials and also in relation to aging. For the roughness data, the restorative material factors (p=0.867) and aging (p=0.321) were not statistically significant. The DIS group presented the highest values of fracture resistance (p=0.000), in relation to the LEU and REN groups, which were statistically similar. The same statistical pattern was identified for post-fracture fragment data (p=0.030). Conclusions: The aging factors and restorative material do not interfere with the surface roughness performance. However, the mechanical performance and number of fragments after fracture is affected by the restorative material.
RESUMO Objetivos: Objetivou-se avaliar a longevidade de materiais restauradores cerâmicos na confecção de restaurações endocrowns, através de um estudo in vitro sobre rugosidade superficial e resistência mecânica. Métodos: Três materiais restauradores foram avaliados e distribuídos em grupos experimentais (n=10 espécimes em disco): Cerâmica Reforçada por Leucita, Dissilicato de Lítio e Resina Nanocerâmica. Estes materiais restauradores foram avaliados quanto a superfície antes e após ao envelhecimento (N=2 espécimes) em estereomicroscópio. Os espécimes foram submetidos ao ensaio de rugosidade superficial média (Ra) (N=10) em rugosímetro de contato antes e após o envelhecimento. Como também, ao teste de resistência à flexão biaxial (N=10), após envelhecimento, em uma velocidade de ensaio de 0,5 mm/min. O envelhecimento foi realizado uma termocicladora, sendo 5.000 ciclos com banhos de 5 °C ± 1° e 55 °C ± 1°. Os fragmentos após fratura foram observados em estereomicroscópio. Os dados obtidos foram tabulados e analisados no programa estatístico Minitab. Resultados: As superfícies dos espécimes não mostram alterações entre os materiais restauradores e também em relação ao envelhecimento. Para os dados de rugosidade, os fatores materiais restauradores (p=0,867) e envelhecimento (p=0,321) não foram estatisticamente significativos. O grupo DIS apresentou os maiores valores de resistência à fratura (p=0,000), em relação aos grupos LEU e REN que foram estatisticamente semelhantes. O mesmo padrão estatístico foi identificado para os dados de fragmentos após a fratura (p=0,030). Conclusão: Os fatores envelhecimento e material restaurador não interferem quanto a performance da rugosidade superficial. No entanto, o desempenho mecânico e número de fragmentos após a fratura é afetado pelo material restaurador.
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