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Production and characterization of stable superhydrophobic surfaces based on copper hydroxide nanoneedles mimicking the legs of water striders.

The present work reports a simple and economic route for production and characterization of stable superhydrophobic surfaces from thin copper layers coated on arbitrary solid substrates. The thin copper layer was anodized in a 2 M aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide to form a thin film of copper hydroxide nanoneedles; then the film was reacted with n-dodecanethiol to form a thermally stable Cu(SC12H25)2 superhydrophobic coating. The contact angle of the modified nanoneedle surface was higher than 150 degrees , and its tilt angle was smaller than 2 degrees . Furthermore, the surface fabricated on copper foil kept its superhydrophobic property after heating at 160 degrees C in air for over 42 h. This technique has also been applied for fabrication of copper wire with superhydrophobic submicrofiber coating to mimic water strider legs. The maximal supporting force of the superhydrophobic copper column has also been investigated in comparison to real water striders.

Animals↗

Accurate enthalpies of formation of alkali and alkaline earth metal oxides and hydroxides: assessment of the correlation consistent composite approach (ccCA).

Computing the enthalpies of formation for alkali metal and alkaline earth metal oxides (M(x)O) and hydroxides [M(OH)(n)] using the Gaussian-n (Gn) and Weismann-n (Wn) ab initio model chemistries is difficult due to an improper treatment of core-valence electron correlation effects. Using a new model chemistry called the correlation consistent Composite Approach (ccCA), enthalpies of formation were determined for eight different alkali/alkaline earth metal oxides and hydroxides. Unlike the Gn and Wn model chemistries, which must be modified to properly account for core-valence electron correlation, the standard implementations of the ccCA provide acceptable results, and all enthalpies of formation obtained with the ccCA are within the accepted range of recommended values.

Computer Simulation↗

Composite-hydroxide-mediated approach for the synthesis of nanostructures of complex functional-oxides.

We demonstrate a generic approach for the synthesis of single-crystal complex oxide nanostructures of various structure types, such as perovskites, spinels, monoclinic, corundum, CaF(2) structured, tetragonal, and even metal hydroxides. The method is based on a reaction between a metallic salt and a metallic oxide in a solution of composite-hydroxide eutectic at approximately 200 degrees C and normal atmosphere without using an organic dispersant or capping agent. The synthesis technique is cost-effective, one-step, easy to control, and is performed at low temperature and normal atomospheric pressure. The technique can be expanded to many material systems, and it provides a general, simple, convenient, and innovative strategy for the synthesis of nanostructures of complex oxides with important scientific and technological applications in ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism, colossal magnetoresistance, fuel cell, optics, and more.

Calcium Compounds↗

Effect of sucralfate and an aluminum hydroxide gel on gastric emptying of solids and liquids.

Our purpose was to investigate whether an aluminum-containing compound (sucralfate) and an aluminum-containing antacid (Amphojel; Wyeth Laboratories), both of which are commonly used in peptic ulcer disease, affect gastric emptying. Gastric emptying was studied in ten healthy subjects with the double isotope technique to assess simultaneous emptying rates of the solid and liquid components of a meal. 99mTechnetium sulfur colloid-labeled chicken liver served as the solid component and 111indium diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid-labeled water was the liquid component. In a randomized, double-blind fashion, 1 gm sucralfate and 30 ml aluminum hydroxide gel were compared with placebo on separate days. Subjects ate the isotope-labeled test meal after dosing, and gastric emptying was monitored for 3 hours by a gamma-camera interfaced with a computer. There was no significant change in gastric emptying of either solids or liquids after sucralfate. The aluminum hydroxide gel slowed the gastric emptying rate for solids more than did the placebo, but this difference was significant only at the intervals of 165 and 180 minutes after the meal. We conclude that aluminum in the form of therapeutic doses of sucralfate does not delay gastric emptying of solids or liquids in normal subjects, while the larger amount of aluminum in therapeutic doses of the antacid gel has some slowing effect on gastric emptying of the solid components of a meal.

Adult↗

Effects of end-stage renal disease and aluminum hydroxide on temazepam kinetics.

The kinetics of temazepam, 30 mg, were evaluated in 11 patients with end-stage renal disease. Age ranged from 18 to 65 years. On two occasions separated by 1 week, single oral 30 mg doses of temazepam were given once with water (TM) and once with 3600 mg aluminum hydroxide gel (TM + AHG). There were no significant differences in the maximum plasma concentration, the time to reach maximum concentration, or elimination rates between TM and TM + AHG dosing. In approximately half the subjects there were secondary temazepam peak concentrations. In the remaining subjects, temazepam elimination was biphasic, with the terminal t1/2 ranging from 11 to 77 hours. There was a lag time before absorption in all subjects. The percent free temazepam in plasma from dialysis subjects ranged from 4.4% to 8.8% (mean = 5.9%). Compared with literature reports of subjects with normal renal function, the maximum plasma concentration was lower and the percent free temazepam was higher in dialysis subjects. When sedation score was plotted against plasma temazepam concentration, there was clockwise hysteresis consistent with tolerance or adaptation to effects of the drug. Thus aluminum hydroxide gel does not affect temazepam absorption. The clinical significance of the low plasma concentrations and high free temazepam fraction in dialysis subjects is uncertain.

Absorption↗

Endodontics: Part 9. Calcium hydroxide, root resorption, endo-perio lesions.

For more than 70 years calcium hydroxide has played a major role in endodontic therapy, although many of its functions are now being taken over by the recently introduced material MTA. Calcium hydroxide may be used to preserve the vital pulp if infection and bleeding are controlled; to repair root fractures, perforations, open apices and root resorptions. Endo-perio lesions are complex and the correct diagnosis is essential if treatment is to be successful. However, root canal treatment will always be the first phase in treating such lesions.

Alveolar Bone Loss↗

Computational studies of the cationic aluminium(chloro) hydroxides by quantum chemical ab initio methods.

Cationic aluminium(chloro) hydroxide complexes with two to four aluminium atoms were studied using quantum chemical methods. Complexes were studied in both gas and liquid phase. The liquid environment was modeled by using a conductor-like screening model (COSMO). COSMO calculations were carried out as a single point calculation at the optimized gas phase structures. Water (epsilon = 78.54) was used as the solvent. The minimum energy structures obtained from the gas phase studies were mostly compact cyclic structures. Aluminium preferred to be five-coordinated in oxygen rich clusters. Core oxygen preferred three-fold coordination but in the largest clusters the four-coordinated oxygen was observed. Water reacted dissociatively with hydrogen poor clusters. The COSMO calculations showed that the optimal structures of cationic aluminium(chloro) hydroxides tend to be more open in the liquid than in the gas phase.

Aluminum↗

The effect of aluminium hydroxide orally on calcium, phosphorus and aluminium metabolism in normal subjects.

1. Five normal subjects were given 100 ml of aluminium hydroxide gel per day for 28 days. 2. The phosphorus balance became more positive in one subject, less negative in two and changed from negative to positive in the other two subjects. This was accompanied by a rise in the concentration of the fasting morning plasma phosphorus. Calcium balance did not change. 3. The normal subjects absorbed 0-3-3-6 mmol of aluminium/day, which is significantly less than that absorbed by five patients with chronic renal failure, three of whom were studied before, and two after, the observations on the normal subjects had been completed. 4. In a further five normal subjects on 100 ml of aluminium hydroxide gel/day the 08.00 hours concentration of plasma phosphorus did not fall, though there was a fall at 11.00, 14.00 and 17.00 hours.

Administration, Oral↗

The effects of sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide on tissue dissolution and root canal cleanliness.

In this in vitro study, we investigated the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) in dissolving necrotic tissue and cleaning root canals. In the first part of the study, 0.5% NaOCl solution and Ca(OH)2 paste and solution were tested with samples of necrotic bovine muscle in different treatment modes and for different periods. The necrotic tissue was weighed before and after the test and the percentage of weight change calculated. In the second part of the study, 40 extracted single-rooted human teeth were hand instrumented and then subjected to different irrigation regimens. The cleansing efficacy in root canals of 0.5% NaOCl with Ca(OH)2 pretreatments and ultrasonics was examined using scanning electron microscopy. A solution of 5% NaOCl was significantly more effective than 0.5% NaOCl as a solvent of necrotic tissue. Calcium hydroxide was an effective solvent for necrotic tissue as a paste but not as a solution. Pretreatment of necrotic tissue with Ca(OH)2 increased its solubility in 0.5% NaOCl. While 5% NaOCl plus ultrasonic irrigation produced cleaner root-canal walls at the middle and apical thirds, 0.5% NaOCl used with the same technique achieved no root-canal cleaning. However, pretreatment of root canals with Ca(OH)2 paste increased the effectiveness of 0.5% NaOCl plus ultrasonic irrigation, except in the coronal third of the root canal.

Animals↗

Antibacterial activity of calcium hydroxide-containing endodontic sealers on Enterococcus faecalis in vitro.

Antimicrobial activity of endodontic sealers is an important factor in the prognosis of root canal treatment. The aim of this study was to analyse the antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide-containing endodontic sealers, Sealapex (SA) and CRCS compared to a ZOE-containing sealer, Roth's cement. The sealers were mixed and placed on the side wall of microtitre plate wells. A 10 microL suspension of Enterococcus faecalis was added to the surface of the sealers 1 h, 24 h, or 7 days after mixture. Bacteria were allowed to come into contact with the sealers for 1 h at 37 degrees C. Fresh media was then added and bacterial growth was measured every 30 min for 16 h. The results showed that in 1-hour-old mixture, CRCS and Roth's cement had a significantly better antimicrobial effect than SA. In 24-hour-old mixtures, ZOE-based sealer showed a more potent antimicrobial activity than calcium hydroxide-containing sealers, whereas SA showed a significantly better antimicrobial effect in the 7-day-old mixture. The antimicrobial activity of each tested sealer changes differently with the time interval between mixing and testing, suggesting different physicochemical properties and potentially diverse clinical applications.

Calcium Hydroxide↗

Sealing ability of composite resin placed over calcium hydroxide and calcium sulphate plugs in the repair of furcation perforations in mandibular molars: a study in vitro.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro the sealing ability of various materials in the repair of furcation perforations in mandibular molars by measuring coronal microleakage with Indian ink. Ninety extracted mandibular molars were embedded individually into a plaster of Paris block, with the roots surrounded by a simulated periodontal ligament of silicone. Subsequently, a standard coronal access opening was prepared, the root canal orifices were located and a perforation was made with a size 012 round bur in a water-cooled high-speed handpiece directly into the centre of the floor of the pulp chamber. The perforations were repaired with amalgam, composite resin, calcium sulphate under composite resin and calcium hydroxide under composite resin. The teeth were coated with two layers of nail polish, leaving the access opening area uncovered, and immersed in Indian ink for 4 days at 37 degrees C. The teeth were sectioned longitudinally and dye penetration measured from the coronal level of the repair material to the apical end of the perforation. All experimental groups revealed dye penetration in varying degrees, but there was no significant difference amongst them (Kruskal-Wallis test P < 0.05). Calcium sulphate and calcium hydroxide prevented overextrusion of composite resin when used under this repair material.

Analysis of Variance↗

Connective tissue responses to calcium hydroxide-based root canal medicaments.

AIM: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the tissue inflammatory response induced by calcium hydroxide pastes, with or without paramonochlorophenol and camphor. METHODOLOGY: Isogenic BALB/c mice were inoculated into the subcutaneous tissue with either 0.1 mL of a suspension of Calen, Calen with camphorated paramonochlorophenol, Calen with paramonochlorophenol, Calasept paste or phosphate-buffered saline (control). After 6, 12 and 24 h and 2, 3, 5, 7 and 15 days, three animals in each group were sacrificed and the excised lesions processed for histopathological evaluation of the inflammatory response. Events monitored and graded included the assessment of vascular congestion, oedema, haemorrhage, inflammatory infiltrate, necrosis and tissue repair. RESULTS: The pastes induced an inflammatory response at every observation period, although the intensity, duration and extension of inflammation varied. Calen paste always produced an initial short-term inflammatory response whilst the other pastes produced extended reactions. All pastes allowed repair to take place by the end of the experimental period, although the speed of this process varied between the materials. Calen presented the best biocompatibility; the phenolic compound caused greater tissue response, which was even more severe in the absence of camphor. Calasept paste was damaging and the repair process slower. CONCLUSIONS: All calcium hydroxide formulations caused an inflammatory response. The severity and longevity of the responses varied between pastes as a result of the various antiseptic agents. Although irritating, repair was apparent with all formulations.

Animals↗

Necrosis of the gingiva caused by calcium hydroxide: a case report.

CASE REPORT: The present case demonstrates the possible detrimental effect of an overextension of a calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing into the periradicular and soft tissue after iatrogenic buccal root perforation of a maxillary central incisor. At first this perforation was not recognized by the dentist, which resulted in the introduction of a large amount of non-setting calcium hydroxide paste under the gingival tissues through a dehiscence on the buccal side of the root. This report describes the consequences and management of the necrosis of the buccal gingiva and mucosa, and the subsequent treatment and follow-up of the root perforation.

Adult↗

Effect of exposing dentine to sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide on its flexural strength and elastic modulus.

AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solutions (3%, 5%) and saturated calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) solution, individually and consecutively, on the flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of standardized dentine bars. METHODOLOGY: Standardized plano-parallel dentine bars (n = 121) were divided into five test groups and one control group. The control group 1 consisted of dentine bars, stored in normal saline until testing. The dentine bars in the five test groups were treated by exposure to the following solutions; group 2--3% NaOCl, 2 h; group 3--5% NaOCl, 2 h; group 4--saturated Ca(OH)2 solution, 1 week; group 5--3% NaOCl, 2 h and then saturated Ca(OH)2 solution 1 week; group 6--5% NaOCl, 2 h and then saturated Ca(OH)2 solution 1 week. The dentine bars were then loaded to failure in a three-point bend test. RESULTS: The data revealed a significant (P < 0.001) decrease in the modulus of elasticity and flexural strength of the dentine bars treated with 3% and 5% NaOCl. There was no significant difference in the flexural strength and the modulus of elasticity between the 3% and 5% NaOCl groups. Exposure to Ca(OH)2 significantly (P < 0.001) reduced the flexural strength but had no significant effect on the modulus of elasticity. The groups treated with sodium hypochlorite followed by calcium hydroxide did not have moduli of elasticity and flexural strengths that were significantly different from those treated only with sodium hypochlorite. CONCLUSIONS: NaOCl (3 & 5%) reduced the modulus of elasticity and flexural strength of dentine. Saturated Ca(OH)2 reduced the flexural strength of dentine but not the modulus of elasticity. Sequential use of NaOCl and Ca(OH)2 has no additional weakening effect.

Calcium Hydroxide↗

Microleakage in endodontically treated teeth: influence of calcium hydroxide dressing following bleaching.

AIM: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate microleakage of a fourth generation dentine-bonding agent and composite restoration during a walking bleach treatment. METHODOLOGY: Thirty extracted non-carious incisors were selected and conventional root canal treatment was performed. Teeth were randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 10): group A (control), access cavities were restored with a fourth generation dentine-bonding agent, and incrementally restored with composite resin; group B, a paste composed of sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide was placed into the pulp chamber and sealed with glass ionomer cement for 7 days, teeth were then restored in the same manner as group A; group C, a paste of sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide was placed in the pulp chamber for 7 days and then after removal of the bleaching mixture, pulp chambers were filled with a calcium hydroxide paste and cavities sealed with glass ionomer for 1 week. The cavities were then restored with bonded restorations as in groups A and B. Teeth were subjected to thermal cycling and immersed in methylene blue for 8 h. Teeth were sectioned from buccal to lingual, through the centre of the restoration, using a diamond disk. Leakage was assessed using a standard scheme, under magnification (x20). Data were submitted to statistical analysis using nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: Groups A and C exhibited similar leakage patterns, and both demonstrated less leakage values than group B (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that bleaching with sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide increases microleakage; short-term use of a calcium hydroxide medicament did not increase microleakage.

Borates↗

Location, arrangement and possible function of interodontoblastic collagen fibres in association with calcium hydroxide-induced hard tissue bridges.

AIM: To assess the location, arrangement and possible function of interodontoblastic collagen fibres in association with calcium hydroxide-induced hard tissue bridges by using light and transmission electron microscopy techniques and immunohistochemical staining localization. METHODOLOGY: Prior to the study, an animal use protocol form was reviewed and approved by the Screening Committee for Animal Research of the Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Exposed monkey pulps were capped with a hard-set calcium hydroxide and histopathologically evaluated at 3, 14, 21, 30 and 90 days, using light microscopy with silver staining and transmission electron microscopy to differentiate structural features of interodontoblastic collagen fibres. In addition, an attempt was made to identify and to differentiate between several types of collagen and fibronectin using immunohistochemical localization techniques. RESULTS: At 14 days, interodontoblastic collagen fibres were observed extending from the original dentine, passing through the odontoblasts, and consisted of two portions: a thick fibril and a thin fibril. At 21 days, interodontoblastic collagen fibres were seen penetrating into the predentine and becoming incorporated into the mineralized dentine. At 30 days, interodontoblastic collagen fibres reached the cell process. Although interodontoblastic collagen fibres were no longer observed near the odontoblastoid cells at the area of the newly formed tubular dentine, interodontoblastic collagen fibres were observed embedded within the primary formed dentine bridge. Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated type I collagen and fibronectin within the interodontoblastic collagen fibres. CONCLUSIONS: Interodontoblastic collagen fibres were routinely detected throughout early dentine bridges. Interodontoblastic collagen fibres are thought to be important for initial dentine bridging to induce and support a dentinogenesis framework.

Animals↗

Effect of Er:YAG laser and EDTAC on the adhesiveness to dentine of different sealers containing calcium hydroxide.

AIM: To evaluate the effect of 15% EDTAC solution and Er:YAG laser irradiation on the adhesiveness to dentine of root canal sealers containing calcium hydroxide. METHODOLOGY: The crowns of 60 maxillary human molars were ground until dentine was exposed. The teeth were divided into three groups of 20 teeth: group I, the dentine surface received no treatment; group II, 15% EDTAC solution was applied to the dentine; group III, the dentine received Er:YAG laser application (11 mm focal distance with perpendicular incidence to dentine surface; 4 Hz frequency; 200 mJ energy; 2.25 W potency; 62 J total energy; 1 min application time). Aluminium cylinders filled with the sealers, Sealer 26, Apexit, Sealapex and CRCS, were then applied to the treated surfaces. Adhesiveness was measured with a universal testing machine, with traction results given in MegaPascals (MPa). These results were submitted to anova tests. RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed significant differences (P < 0.01) amongst adhesiveness values of the sealers and treatments tested. Thus, sealers could be ranked in decreasing adhesiveness values: Sealer 26, CRCS, Apexit, Sealapex. Er:YAG laser irradiation and EDTAC solution application increased adhesiveness values only for Sealer 26 and Apexit. Laser irradiation was superior to EDTAC application only for Sealer 26 adhesiveness values. CONCLUSIONS: Er:YAG laser is as efficient as EDTAC solution in increasing adhesiveness of root canal sealers containing calcium hydroxide to human dentine.

Adhesiveness↗

Zirconium hydroxide effectively immobilizes and concentrates human enteric viruses.

BACKGROUND: Detection of human enteric viruses in foods and environmental samples requires concentration of viruses from complex matrices before application of molecular or cultural methods. Previous studies have described the use of zirconium hydroxide to concentrate bacteria from clinical, environmental, and food samples. AIMS: Our study describes the application of zirconium hydroxide to concentrate human enteric viruses. METHODS: Poliovirus type 1, hepatitis A virus (HAV) strain HM-175, and Norwalk virus (NV) were used as models. Virus recovery was evaluated both as loss to discarded supernatants and as recovery in the precipitated pellets. RESULTS: Poliovirus type 1, based on the plaque assay recoveries, ranged from 16 to 59% with minimal loss to the supernatant (1-5%). For both HAV and NV, RT-PCR amplicons of appropriate sizes were detected and confirmed in the pellet fraction with no visible amplicons from the supernatant. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This rapid and inexpensive method shows promise as an alternative means to concentrate enteric viruses.

Hepatitis A virus↗