Enamel demineralization,the formation of white spot lesions,is a common issue in clinical orthodontic treatment.The appearance of white spot lesions not only affects the texture and health of dental hard tissues but a...Enamel demineralization,the formation of white spot lesions,is a common issue in clinical orthodontic treatment.The appearance of white spot lesions not only affects the texture and health of dental hard tissues but also impacts the health and aesthetics of teeth after orthodontic treatment.The prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of white spot lesions that occur throughout the orthodontic treatment process involve multiple dental specialties.This expert consensus will focus on providing guiding opinions on the management and prevention of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment,advocating for proactive prevention,early detection,timely treatment,scientific follow-up,and multidisciplinary management of white spot lesions throughout the orthodontic process,thereby maintaining the dental health of patients during orthodontic treatment.展开更多
It is important to understand the effects of demineralization on the reactivity of coal pyrolysis for demineralization coal in OCCSS systems.The molecular dynamics of the pyrolysis of ZD-R and ZD-D was investigated us...It is important to understand the effects of demineralization on the reactivity of coal pyrolysis for demineralization coal in OCCSS systems.The molecular dynamics of the pyrolysis of ZD-R and ZD-D was investigated using the ReaxFF MD method.It is indicated that the pyrolysis reactivity of ZD-D is enhanced.Acid demineralization treatment helps to enhance the cross-linking reaction of light tar C5-14 molecules in the main pyrolysis stage,generating light tar fragments with higher molecular mass.In the polycondensation pyrolysis stage,the acid demineralization treatment promotes the polycondensation reaction at high temperatures.The generation of H2 in ZD-R pyrolysis is primarily attributed to the N-H bond breaking in pyrrole at low temperatures.At high temperatures,it is predominantly associated with the hydrogen abstraction reaction between carboxyl functional groups and the dehydrogenation reaction of hydrogen bond breaking in the aliphatic hydrocarbon structures.H2O is primarily attributed to the reaction of the hydroxyl group on the carboxyl group.CO_(2) is always related to the carboxyl group.CO is mainly related to the reduction reaction of carbonyl group,carboxyl group,and CO_(2).During the initial pyrolysis stage of ZD-D after acid demineralization treatment,the hydrogen abstraction reaction of the carboxyl functional group and the generation of CO molecules by the methoxy group are enhanced.The generation of H2 by the aliphatic structure is enhanced in the main pyrolysis stage.The ring-opening reaction of the phenoxy group to generate CO in the polycondensation pyrolysis stage is also facilitated.展开更多
Enamel demineralization often occurs in the early stage of dental caries.Studying the microscopic mechanism of enamel demineralization is essential to prevent and treat dental caries.Terahertz(THz)technolo⁃gy,especial...Enamel demineralization often occurs in the early stage of dental caries.Studying the microscopic mechanism of enamel demineralization is essential to prevent and treat dental caries.Terahertz(THz)technolo⁃gy,especially continuous wave(CW)THz near-field scanning microscopy(THz-SNOM)with its nanoscale reso⁃lution,can be promising in biomedical imaging.In addition,compared with traditional THz time-domain spec⁃troscopy(TDS),portable solid-state source as the emission has higher power and SNR,lower cost,and can ob⁃tain more precise imaging.In this study,we employ CW THz-SNOM to further break the resolution limitations of conventional THz imaging techniques and successfully achieve the near-field imaging of demineralized enamel at the nanoscale.We keenly observe that the near-field signal of the enamel significantly lowers as demineralization deepens,mainly due to the decrease in permittivity.This new approach offers valuable insights into the micro⁃scopic processes of enamel demineralization,laying the foundation for further research and treatment.展开更多
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） irrigation on demineralization rate of dentine located in the apical third of root canal walls. Teeth were divided int...The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） irrigation on demineralization rate of dentine located in the apical third of root canal walls. Teeth were divided into A and B two groups. In group A, all of the teeth was irrigated with EDTA and NaOCI （sodium hypochlorite）, followed by cutting the apical third into slices longitudinally to examine the influence of EDTA on different portions of apical third of root canal. In group B, the apical third of a tooth was firstly cut into slices longitudinally, followed by coating the root canal walls with EDTA to in-situ observe the demineralization of dentine with different time. It was found that the influence of EDTA on root-canal was gradually increased from the apical to the upper end of the apical third for group A. In addition, the demineralization rate of dentine was remarkable in the first 25 min for group B. The diffusion of EDTA into root dentine would lead to potential damage to the dentine. Furthermore, demineralization rate curve was calculated.展开更多
The current research was investigated the mechanism of coal demineralization and the effect of leaching parameters on high ash coal and study the characterization of pre and post-treated coal. The two high ash Indian ...The current research was investigated the mechanism of coal demineralization and the effect of leaching parameters on high ash coal and study the characterization of pre and post-treated coal. The two high ash Indian coal selected from Mahanadi Coalfield Limited, Odisha, pulverized to 375, 230 and 180 gm particle size were undergone simultaneous acid and alkali treatment at a different concentration, temperature and time. The percent demineralization was increased with decrease the size of the particle and rises with leaching parameters. The investigation suggested 180 μm particle size offers efficient demineralization for both coals at 30% NaOH and 30% H2SO4 concentration. The alkali leaching leads to obtaining the demineralization 46% and 42% whereas acid treatment resulted in 34% and 32% of the original coal samples. The extent of demineralization was improved the calorific value of coal. Besides, the degree of demineralization was proved from the FTIR, XRF and FESEM-EDX analysis results. FTIR analysis result showed that the peak intensity of mineral band decreased by the leaching effect and the degree of demineralization was significantly obtained to large extent by the X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer; which elucidates major minerals removed from coal by the leaching effect of acid and alkali solution.展开更多
The critical issue in developing mature Oxy-Coal Combustion Steam System technology could be the reactivity of deminer-alized coal which,is closely related to its chemical structure.The chemical structures of Liupansh...The critical issue in developing mature Oxy-Coal Combustion Steam System technology could be the reactivity of deminer-alized coal which,is closely related to its chemical structure.The chemical structures of Liupanshui raw coal(LPS-R)and Liupanshui demineralized coal(LPS-D)were analyzed by FTIR and solid-state 13C-NMR.The pyrolysis experiments were carried out by TG,and the pyrolysis kinetics was analyzed by three iso-conversional methods.FTIR and 13C-NMR results suggested that the carbon structure of LPS coal was not altered greatly,while demineralization promoted the maturity of coal and the condensation degree of the aromatic ring,making the chemical structure of coal more stable.The oxygen-containing functional groups with low bond energy were reduced,and the ratio of aromatic carbon with high bond energy was increased,decreasing the pyrolysis reactivity.DTG curve-fitting results revealed that the thermal weight loss of LPS coal mainly came from the cleavage of aliphatic covalent bonds.By pyrolysis kinetics analysis of LPS-R and LPS-D,the apparent activation energies were 76±4 to 463±5 kJ/mol and 84±2 to 758±12 kJ/mol,respectively,under different conversion rates.The reactivity of the demineralized coal was inhibited to some extent,as the apparent activation energy of pyrolysis for LPS-D increased by acid treatment.展开更多
Objective: To determine quantitatively the amount of demineralization and the ability of commercially available products and an experimental cream to inhibit or reverse orthodontic related demineralization.Methods: A ...Objective: To determine quantitatively the amount of demineralization and the ability of commercially available products and an experimental cream to inhibit or reverse orthodontic related demineralization.Methods: A total of 20 patients who were 25–35 years old and having orthodontic treatment for 6–8 months were chosen.Caries risk assessments were done for each patient and ones with "moderate risk" were included.Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances were divided into 4 groups(5 patients each) including one control and 3 study groups.All patients used same toothpaste 2 times a day during the 3 weeks study period.Additional to the toothpaste first study group used MI Paste Plus(GC, Tokyo, Japan), second study group used Remin Pro(Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany) and third group used an experimental remineralizing cream per day for 3 weeks.Maxillary central and lateral incisors of each patient were examined by FluoreCam(Daraza Therametric Technologies, USA) device.The examinations were performed at baseline and at the end of 1st, 2nd and 3rd weeks.Results: According to the FluoreCam measurements the control group showed significant amount of demineralization at the end of 3 weeks, moreover the amount of demineralization has gradually increased in time.At the end of the study all 3 study groups showed significant amount of remineralization and the amount of remineralization for all the 3 study groups has gradually increased in time.However the amount of remineralization for 3rd study group was lesser than the 1st and 2nd study groups.The remineralization amounts for the 1st and 2 nd study groups were determined to be identical.Conclusions: This study demonstrated that demineralization is measurable around orthodontic brackets and the demineralization can be completely inhibited and/or reversed by the use of commercially available remineralization products.展开更多
In the present investigation an attempt has been made to demineralize the Gondwana coal of Gopinathpur top and bottom seams of Mugma mine, Raniganj coalfield, Dhanbad with the help of Pseudomonas mendocina strain B6-1...In the present investigation an attempt has been made to demineralize the Gondwana coal of Gopinathpur top and bottom seams of Mugma mine, Raniganj coalfield, Dhanbad with the help of Pseudomonas mendocina strain B6-1. The change in the amount of ash yield and decrease in the concentration of selected minor elements like Na, K, Mn and Ca and environmentally sensitive selected trace elements such as Cd, Pb, Se, Ni, Mn, and Zn have been studied as a function of time of bacterial treatment as well as with variation in the bacterial biomass. After 28 days of bacterial treatment there was variable amount of decrease observed in ash yield as well as in the concentration of minor and trace elements. The removal of the elements was further enhanced with the increase in the bacterial biomass from 10 to 25 mg/mL. Due to over exploitation of superior grade coals in the country, the remaining coal resources, available for current use, are inferior in grade and contain high level of impurities and there is ample scope of bio-beneficiation of these coals using bacterial biomass.展开更多
As the prevalence of dental caries decreases, the diagnosis and treatment of initial mineral loss resulting in white spot lesions have been getting more and more important. Since dental CT provides computed tomography...As the prevalence of dental caries decreases, the diagnosis and treatment of initial mineral loss resulting in white spot lesions have been getting more and more important. Since dental CT provides computed tomography images of a tooth with radiation exposure similar to panoramic radiography, it will become possible in the near future to evaluate the enamel mineral density using CT in the same way as measurement of the bone mineral density. Such computed tomography images enable dentists to perform longitudinal, three-dimensional, and precise evaluation of the enamel mineral density before a demineralized lesion becomes detectable by any other traditional means. Despite their advantage, there are not enough reports on evalu- ation of the enamel mineral density using CT. This study evaluated the serial changes in mineral density in the earliest stage of enamel demineralization. Eight bovine enamel specimens were coated with nail varnish. On each specimen, 4 square windows measuring 1 mm2 were created. The specimens were incubated in lactic acid solution at 38?C. During incubation, the windows were covered by nail varnish one by one at 30, 60, and 90 minutes, respectively. At 120 minutes, the specimens were removed from the solution. After the nail varnish was removed, X-ray microradiography was performed using SKYSCAN1172 at settings of 100 kV and 100 μA. The mean Hounsfield unit values (HUV) of enamel in a non-window area and those in the window areas were calculated every 180 μm over a depth of 0 - 900 μm and analyzed by two-way ANOVA. Data were affected by the incubation time and depth from the enamel surface, and there was not interaction between the two factors. Considering the incubation time, HUV of the whole measured enamel (0 - 900 μm) in the non-window group was significantly higher than that of the other incubated groups. Considering the depth, HUV was decreased at 721 - 900 μm compared with that at 0 - 180 μm in the 30-minute-incubated group, and the decrease spread to 361 - 900 μm in the 60- and 90- minutes-incubated groups. HUV was additionally calculated at increments of 18 μm and compared within the 60-minute-incubated group, and changes in the mineral density at the boundary of the earliest demineralized lesion could be observed. This study demonstrated detailed mineral density changes in the earliest period of demineralization.展开更多
Objective: to investigate the effect of fluoride containing gel on preventing enamel demineralization and improving enamel lesion during orthodontic treatment. Methods: 60 patients were randomly divided into reference...Objective: to investigate the effect of fluoride containing gel on preventing enamel demineralization and improving enamel lesion during orthodontic treatment. Methods: 60 patients were randomly divided into reference group and study group (30 patients in each group) and received orthodontic treatment in our hospital from July 2020 to July 2021. After orthodontic treatment, the patients in the reference group were instructed to apply fluoride toothpaste. The patients in the research group were treated with fluoride gel smearing once a month on the basis of fluoride toothpaste. Then, the probability of enamel demineralization was compared and the impact on the degree of enamel damage was analyzed. Results: there was no significant difference between the clinical efficacy A and the study group (P>0.05). After 6 and 12 months of treatment, the incidence of enamel demineralization, enamel demineralization index, DD detection value, and the degree of enamel damage in the study group were lower than those in the reference group, and the teeth masticatory efficiency and tooth beauty scores were higher than those in the reference group, with statistical significance (P〈0.05). Conclusion: the application of fluoride containing gel in orthodontic treatment can not only effectively prevent the occurrence of enamel demineralization, but also reduce the degree of enamel damage, and promote the improvement of chewing efficiency and aesthetics of teeth. It is worth further application and promotion.展开更多
High-resolution spatial and temporal analysis and 3D visualization of time-dependent processes,such as human dental enamel acid demineralization,often present a challenging task.Overcoming this challenge often require...High-resolution spatial and temporal analysis and 3D visualization of time-dependent processes,such as human dental enamel acid demineralization,often present a challenging task.Overcoming this challenge often requires the development of special methods.Dental caries remains one of the most important oral diseases that involves the demineralization of hard dental tissues as a consequence of acid production by oral bacteria.Enamel has a hierarchically organized architecture that extends down to the nanostructural level and requires high resolution to study its evolution in detail.Enamel demineralization is a dynamic process that is best investigated with the help of in situ experiments.In previous studies,synchrotron tomography was applied to study the 3D enamel structure at certain time points(time-lapse tomography).Here,another distinct approach to time-evolving tomography studies is presented,whereby the sample image is reconstructed as it undergoes continuous rotation over a virtually unlimited angular range.The resulting(single)data set contains the data for multiple(potentially overlapping)intermediate tomograms that can be extracted and analyzed as desired using timestepping selection of data subsets from the continuous fly-scan recording.One of the advantages of this approach is that it reduces the amount of time required to collect an equivalent number of single tomograms.Another advantage is that the nominal time step between successive reconstructions can be significantly reduced.We applied this approach to the study of acidic enamel demineralization and observed the progression of demineralization over time steps significantly smaller than the total acquisition time of a single tomogram,with a voxel size smaller than 0.5μm.It is expected that the approach presented in this paper can be useful for high-resolution studies of other dynamic processes and for assessing small structural modifications in evolving hierarchical materials.展开更多
Catalytic coal gasification is an efficient way to achieve high conversion rates at low temperatures.Catalyst loss due to the reaction between the inherent mineral matter in the coal and the catalyst is a major hurdle...Catalytic coal gasification is an efficient way to achieve high conversion rates at low temperatures.Catalyst loss due to the reaction between the inherent mineral matter in the coal and the catalyst is a major hurdle for its practical application.The problem may be overcome by removing the mineral matter from the coal before use.Two demineralizing approaches,acid-washing and solvent-extraction methods are investigated for demineralizing the coals.Elemental analysis,XRD analysis,NMR analysis,and N_(2)adsorption analysis were made to compare the demineralization efficiency,crystallographic carbon microstructure,chemical structure,and micro-porosity,respectively.Solvent-extraction method was found be more efficient for demineralization.Difference was observed in the chemical structure and micro-porosity while crystallographic carbon-microstructure was found to be similar.Non-catalytic and catalytic gasification reactivity of the chars obtained by the two methods was compared.Gas composition and gas evolution profiles were also obtained and found to be influenced by the degree of demineralization.展开更多
BACKGROUND Demineralized bone matrix(DBM)is a commonly utilized allogenic bone graft substitute to promote osseous union.However,little is known regarding outcomes following DBM utilization in foot and ankle surgical ...BACKGROUND Demineralized bone matrix(DBM)is a commonly utilized allogenic bone graft substitute to promote osseous union.However,little is known regarding outcomes following DBM utilization in foot and ankle surgical procedures.AIM To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes following DBM as a biological adjunct in foot and ankle surgical procedures.METHODS During May 2023,the PubMed,EMBASE and Cochrane library databases were systematically reviewed to identify clinical studies examining outcomes following DBM for the management of various foot and ankle pathologies.Data regarding study characteristics,patient demographics,subjective clinical outcomes,radiological outcomes,complications,and failure rates were extracted and analyzed.In addition,the level of evidence(LOE)and quality of evidence(QOE)for each individual study was also assessed.Thirteen studies were included in this review.RESULTS In total,363 patients(397 ankles and feet)received DBM as part of their surgical procedure at a weighted mean follow-up time of 20.8±9.2 months.The most common procedure performed was ankle arthrodesis in 94 patients(25.9%).Other procedures performed included hindfoot fusion,1st metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis,5th metatarsal intramedullary screw fixation,hallux valgus correction,osteochondral lesion of the talus repair and unicameral talar cyst resection.The osseous union rate in the ankle and hindfoot arthrodesis cohort,base of the 5th metatarsal cohort,and calcaneal fracture cohort was 85.6%,100%,and 100%,respectively.The weighted mean visual analog scale in the osteochondral lesions of the talus cohort improved from a pre-operative score of 7.6±0.1 to a post-operative score of 0.4±0.1.The overall complication rate was 27.2%,the most common of which was non-union(8.8%).There were 43 failures(10.8%)all of which warranted a further surgical procedure.CONCLUSION This current systematic review demonstrated that the utilization of DBM in foot and ankle surgical procedures led to satisfactory osseous union rates with favorable wound complication rates.Excellent outcomes were observed in patients undergoing fracture fixation augmented with DBM,with mixed evidence supporting the routine use of DBM in fusion procedures of the ankle and hindfoot.However,the low LOE together with the low QOE and significant heterogeneity between the included studies reinforces the need for randomized control trials to be conducted to identify the optimal role of DBM in the setting of foot and ankle surgical procedures.展开更多
Demineralized bone matrix(DBM)is one of the standard biomaterials used to fill surgical bone defects in general orthopedic procedures.However,current DBM products come in the form of powder or viscous solutions that f...Demineralized bone matrix(DBM)is one of the standard biomaterials used to fill surgical bone defects in general orthopedic procedures.However,current DBM products come in the form of powder or viscous solutions that fail to mimic the natural hierarchical structure of bone while also using large amounts of valuable material.To overcome this,compact fibrous DBM/polymer(fDBM)composites were prepared via electrospinning.Then,by exploiting the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,oxygen pockets are formed in the scaffold imparting it with a hierarchical porous structure similar to bone(Op-fDBM).These pockets created by bubbles of oxygen help give the scaffold a mechanically stable shape while the incorporated DBM supports cell adhesion and growth.In vivo evaluations reveal that fDBM increased bone volume by 41.7%while Op-fDBM increased bone volume by 68.6%.Significant increases in regenerated bone volume with the use of minimal amounts of DBM in fiber form go to show the great potential of this work in the field of bone regeneration.展开更多
Introduction: While autograft bone is the gold standard for multilevel posterolateral lumbar fusion, bone substitutes and graft extenders such as allograft bone, ceramics and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) have been ...Introduction: While autograft bone is the gold standard for multilevel posterolateral lumbar fusion, bone substitutes and graft extenders such as allograft bone, ceramics and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) have been used to avoid the morbidity and insufficient quantity associated with harvesting autologous bone. The primary objective of this retrospective study was to determine whether, in patients with increased risk of operative nonunion related to multilevel fusion, adding DBM fibers to mineralized bone allograft resulted in better fusion than using allograft alone. The secondary objectives were to evaluate how adding DBM fibers affects functional disability, low back pain, intraoperative blood loss and the nonunion rate. Methods: This retrospective study involved a chart review of consecutive patients who underwent multilevel lumbar spinal fusion and were operated on by a single surgeon. The patients were divided into two groups: 14 patients received mineralized bone allograft (control group) and 14 patients received a combination of mineralized bone allograft and DBM (experimental group). Patients were reviewed at a mean of 16.4 ± 2.2 months after surgery at which point CT scans were analyzed to determine whether fusion had occurred;Oswestry disability index (ODI) and pain were also evaluated. Results: A mean of 5 levels [min 2, max 13] were fused in these patients. Posterolateral fusion as defined by the Lenke classification was not significantly different between groups. The experimental DBM group had a significantly better composite fusion score than the control group (P Discussion: Adding DBM fibers to allograft bone during multilevel posterolateral spinal fusion was safe and produced better composite fusion than using allograft only as an autograft extender.展开更多
To investigate how the biofilm three-dimensional(3D) architecture influences in situ pH distribution patterns on the enamel surface. Biofilms were formed on human tooth enamel in the presence of 1% sucrose or 0.5% glu...To investigate how the biofilm three-dimensional(3D) architecture influences in situ pH distribution patterns on the enamel surface. Biofilms were formed on human tooth enamel in the presence of 1% sucrose or 0.5% glucose plus 0.5% fructose. At specific time points, biofilms were exposed to a neutral pH buffer to mimic the buffering of saliva and subsequently pulsed with 1% glucose to induce re-acidification. Simultaneous 3D pH mapping and architecture of intact biofilms was performed using two-photon confocal microscopy. The enamel surface and mineral content characteristics were examined successively via optical profilometry and microradiography analyses. Sucrose-mediated biofilm formation created spatial heterogeneities manifested by complex networks of bacterial clusters(microcolonies). Acidic regions(pH<5.5) were found only in the interior of microcolonies,which impedes rapid neutralization(taking more than 120 min for neutralization). Glucose exposure rapidly re-created the acidic niches, indicating formation of diffusion barriers associated with microcolonies structure. Enamel demineralization(white spots),rougher surface, deeper lesion and more mineral loss appeared to be associated with the localization of these bacterial clusters at the biofilm-enamel interface. Similar 3D architecture was observed in plaque-biofilms formed in vivo in the presence of sucrose. The formation of complex 3D architectures creates spatially heterogeneous acidic microenvironments in close proximity of enamel surface, which might correlate with the localized pattern of the onset of carious lesions(white spot like) on teeth.展开更多
Aim The effect of Galla chinensis on de-/re-mineralization of advanced enamel lesions was investigated by using micro-CT in a prolonged in vitro experiment. Methodology Baseline mineral contents of sound enamels were ...Aim The effect of Galla chinensis on de-/re-mineralization of advanced enamel lesions was investigated by using micro-CT in a prolonged in vitro experiment. Methodology Baseline mineral contents of sound enamels were first analyzed. Then lesions were produced in an acidic buffer solution （2.2 mmol.L-1 Ca（NO3）2, 2.2 mmol-L1 KH2PO4, and pH=4.5） for 21 days, with thrice daily three-minute treatments, divided into four groups： Group A, 4 000 ppm crude aqueous extract of Galla chinensis （GCE）; Group B, 4 000 ppm gallic acid; Group C, 1 000 ppm F aq. （as NaF, positive control）; Group D, deionized water （negative control）. Next, the blocks were immersed in a remineralization solution （1.5 mmol.Lz CaC12, 0.9 mmol.L1 KH2PO4, 0.1 ppm F, and pH=7,0） for 200 days. Mineral loss （ML） in each region of interest （ROI） and integrated mineral loss （IML） of the lesions were calculated （comparing with baseline mineral content of sound enamel） at different time points. Results After 21 days demineralization, fluoride treatment showed a statistically significant demineralization-inhibiting effect among the four groups, and after 200 days of remineralization, mineral content recovery was ordered （lowest to highest） as A=C〈B〈D. Conclusion GCE could slow down the remineralization of enamel in the surface layer and thereby facilitate ion transport into the lesion body. The mechanism of Galla chinensis in enhancing the remineralization of dental caries is different from fluoride.展开更多
Five Shenfu char samples were prepared from Shenfu raw coal at different temperatures （950, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400℃） using a muffle furnace. Demineralization of the char samples was performed by treating them wi...Five Shenfu char samples were prepared from Shenfu raw coal at different temperatures （950, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400℃） using a muffle furnace. Demineralization of the char samples was performed by treating them with 10% nitric acid for 10 min in a CEM Discover microwave reactor. The gasification of the chars, and corresponding demineralized chars, in a carbon dioxide （CO2） atmosphere was conducted in a Netzsch STA 409Cl31F tempera- ture-programmed thermogravimetry apparatus. The effects of charring temperature and demineralization on the gasification reactivity of chars were systematically investigated. The results show that a char formed at a lower temperature is more reactive except for demineralized char formed at 1100℃, which is less reactive than char formed at 1200℃. Demineralization decreases the char reactivities toward gasification with CO2 to a small extent.展开更多
In this study,the effect of ash removal on Shenfu bituminous coal was investigated.The coal was pretreated by hydrofluoric acid(HF)pickling,and the raw/pretreated coal chars were prepared at 900°C in a fixed bed ...In this study,the effect of ash removal on Shenfu bituminous coal was investigated.The coal was pretreated by hydrofluoric acid(HF)pickling,and the raw/pretreated coal chars were prepared at 900°C in a fixed bed reactor.The structure of coal and char were detected by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)and Raman spectroscopy.The reactivity was tested in a thermogravimetric analyzer,including coal pyrolysis and char gasification.The reaction kinetics was analyzed through the Coats–Redfern method,master plots,the model-free and model-fitting method.The results show that the HF pickling can remove silicon from coal efficiently,and the macromolecular framework of coal is quite stable according to FTIR.The Raman parameters imply some carbonaceous structure on coal surface changed.For slow pyrolysis of coal,the effect of heating rate is considered.The changes of pyrolysis characteristics and kinetics are insignificant.For char gasification,the reactivity under isothermal and non-isothermal condition are discussed with an emphasis in different residence time of devolatilization process.In kinetic control region(low temperature),the activation energy(Ea)is very close(about 240 kJ/mol)for all chars.With the temperature increases,the reactivity of raw coal char is more easily suffered by diffusion.The random pore model is more suitable for the ash-free coal char,and the char with long residence time has a larger value of structural parameterψand smaller value of pre-exponential factor A.The Ea calculated by model-fitting and model-free method were in good agreement.展开更多
<b><span>Introduction:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Today’s society is always more interested to the concept of aesthetics. The patients frequently ask to...<b><span>Introduction:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Today’s society is always more interested to the concept of aesthetics. The patients frequently ask to dentist to resolve unaesthetic problems of teeth, in particular that of the upper frontal group.</span><span> </span><span>The WSLs are enamel white </span><span>alterations due to alteration during the demineralization and remineralization of enamel. This effect is caused by alteration of the pH in the oral cavity and buffer action of saliva. An alteration of this relationship leads to a progressive </span><span>demineralization of enamel until the formation of a dental cavitation.</span><span> </span><b><span>Materials </span></b><b><span>and Methods:</span></b><span> </span><span>For this study are selected 11 patients, of which 3 men and 8 women, with total </span><span>of </span><span>17 WSLs. The inclusion criteria included WLSs with </span><span>ICDAS = 2 and WLSs caused by hypomineralization of traumatic origin. Th</span><span>es</span><span>e </span><span>patients were subjected to treatment with infiltrating resin according to operative procedure.</span><span> </span><b><span>Discussion:</span></b><span> </span><span>The therapy with infiltrating resin gave grea</span><span>t re</span><span>sults in 12 lesions out of 17. In the lesions where there weren’t a complete remiss</span><span>ion we obtained a great aesthetic improvement and a good reduction of </span><span>lesions. The follow up could improve the result after a better rehydration of </span><span>hard tissue.</span><span> </span><b><span>Conclusions:</span></b><span> </span><span>With a correct selection of cases and good operativ</span><span>e procedure, the use of the micro-infiltrative technique by low viscosity resin is </span><span>a good procedure to resolve WSLs problems of non-orthodontic origins. Oth</span><span>er studies with a larger sample are required to validate this clinical approach.</span>展开更多
基金funded with National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC2405904)National Natural Science Foundation of China(11932012,and 32171348).
文摘Enamel demineralization,the formation of white spot lesions,is a common issue in clinical orthodontic treatment.The appearance of white spot lesions not only affects the texture and health of dental hard tissues but also impacts the health and aesthetics of teeth after orthodontic treatment.The prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of white spot lesions that occur throughout the orthodontic treatment process involve multiple dental specialties.This expert consensus will focus on providing guiding opinions on the management and prevention of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment,advocating for proactive prevention,early detection,timely treatment,scientific follow-up,and multidisciplinary management of white spot lesions throughout the orthodontic process,thereby maintaining the dental health of patients during orthodontic treatment.
文摘It is important to understand the effects of demineralization on the reactivity of coal pyrolysis for demineralization coal in OCCSS systems.The molecular dynamics of the pyrolysis of ZD-R and ZD-D was investigated using the ReaxFF MD method.It is indicated that the pyrolysis reactivity of ZD-D is enhanced.Acid demineralization treatment helps to enhance the cross-linking reaction of light tar C5-14 molecules in the main pyrolysis stage,generating light tar fragments with higher molecular mass.In the polycondensation pyrolysis stage,the acid demineralization treatment promotes the polycondensation reaction at high temperatures.The generation of H2 in ZD-R pyrolysis is primarily attributed to the N-H bond breaking in pyrrole at low temperatures.At high temperatures,it is predominantly associated with the hydrogen abstraction reaction between carboxyl functional groups and the dehydrogenation reaction of hydrogen bond breaking in the aliphatic hydrocarbon structures.H2O is primarily attributed to the reaction of the hydroxyl group on the carboxyl group.CO_(2) is always related to the carboxyl group.CO is mainly related to the reduction reaction of carbonyl group,carboxyl group,and CO_(2).During the initial pyrolysis stage of ZD-D after acid demineralization treatment,the hydrogen abstraction reaction of the carboxyl functional group and the generation of CO molecules by the methoxy group are enhanced.The generation of H2 by the aliphatic structure is enhanced in the main pyrolysis stage.The ring-opening reaction of the phenoxy group to generate CO in the polycondensation pyrolysis stage is also facilitated.
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文摘Enamel demineralization often occurs in the early stage of dental caries.Studying the microscopic mechanism of enamel demineralization is essential to prevent and treat dental caries.Terahertz(THz)technolo⁃gy,especially continuous wave(CW)THz near-field scanning microscopy(THz-SNOM)with its nanoscale reso⁃lution,can be promising in biomedical imaging.In addition,compared with traditional THz time-domain spec⁃troscopy(TDS),portable solid-state source as the emission has higher power and SNR,lower cost,and can ob⁃tain more precise imaging.In this study,we employ CW THz-SNOM to further break the resolution limitations of conventional THz imaging techniques and successfully achieve the near-field imaging of demineralized enamel at the nanoscale.We keenly observe that the near-field signal of the enamel significantly lowers as demineralization deepens,mainly due to the decrease in permittivity.This new approach offers valuable insights into the micro⁃scopic processes of enamel demineralization,laying the foundation for further research and treatment.
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文摘The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） irrigation on demineralization rate of dentine located in the apical third of root canal walls. Teeth were divided into A and B two groups. In group A, all of the teeth was irrigated with EDTA and NaOCI （sodium hypochlorite）, followed by cutting the apical third into slices longitudinally to examine the influence of EDTA on different portions of apical third of root canal. In group B, the apical third of a tooth was firstly cut into slices longitudinally, followed by coating the root canal walls with EDTA to in-situ observe the demineralization of dentine with different time. It was found that the influence of EDTA on root-canal was gradually increased from the apical to the upper end of the apical third for group A. In addition, the demineralization rate of dentine was remarkable in the first 25 min for group B. The diffusion of EDTA into root dentine would lead to potential damage to the dentine. Furthermore, demineralization rate curve was calculated.
文摘The current research was investigated the mechanism of coal demineralization and the effect of leaching parameters on high ash coal and study the characterization of pre and post-treated coal. The two high ash Indian coal selected from Mahanadi Coalfield Limited, Odisha, pulverized to 375, 230 and 180 gm particle size were undergone simultaneous acid and alkali treatment at a different concentration, temperature and time. The percent demineralization was increased with decrease the size of the particle and rises with leaching parameters. The investigation suggested 180 μm particle size offers efficient demineralization for both coals at 30% NaOH and 30% H2SO4 concentration. The alkali leaching leads to obtaining the demineralization 46% and 42% whereas acid treatment resulted in 34% and 32% of the original coal samples. The extent of demineralization was improved the calorific value of coal. Besides, the degree of demineralization was proved from the FTIR, XRF and FESEM-EDX analysis results. FTIR analysis result showed that the peak intensity of mineral band decreased by the leaching effect and the degree of demineralization was significantly obtained to large extent by the X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer; which elucidates major minerals removed from coal by the leaching effect of acid and alkali solution.
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文摘The critical issue in developing mature Oxy-Coal Combustion Steam System technology could be the reactivity of deminer-alized coal which,is closely related to its chemical structure.The chemical structures of Liupanshui raw coal(LPS-R)and Liupanshui demineralized coal(LPS-D)were analyzed by FTIR and solid-state 13C-NMR.The pyrolysis experiments were carried out by TG,and the pyrolysis kinetics was analyzed by three iso-conversional methods.FTIR and 13C-NMR results suggested that the carbon structure of LPS coal was not altered greatly,while demineralization promoted the maturity of coal and the condensation degree of the aromatic ring,making the chemical structure of coal more stable.The oxygen-containing functional groups with low bond energy were reduced,and the ratio of aromatic carbon with high bond energy was increased,decreasing the pyrolysis reactivity.DTG curve-fitting results revealed that the thermal weight loss of LPS coal mainly came from the cleavage of aliphatic covalent bonds.By pyrolysis kinetics analysis of LPS-R and LPS-D,the apparent activation energies were 76±4 to 463±5 kJ/mol and 84±2 to 758±12 kJ/mol,respectively,under different conversion rates.The reactivity of the demineralized coal was inhibited to some extent,as the apparent activation energy of pyrolysis for LPS-D increased by acid treatment.
文摘Objective: To determine quantitatively the amount of demineralization and the ability of commercially available products and an experimental cream to inhibit or reverse orthodontic related demineralization.Methods: A total of 20 patients who were 25–35 years old and having orthodontic treatment for 6–8 months were chosen.Caries risk assessments were done for each patient and ones with "moderate risk" were included.Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances were divided into 4 groups(5 patients each) including one control and 3 study groups.All patients used same toothpaste 2 times a day during the 3 weeks study period.Additional to the toothpaste first study group used MI Paste Plus(GC, Tokyo, Japan), second study group used Remin Pro(Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany) and third group used an experimental remineralizing cream per day for 3 weeks.Maxillary central and lateral incisors of each patient were examined by FluoreCam(Daraza Therametric Technologies, USA) device.The examinations were performed at baseline and at the end of 1st, 2nd and 3rd weeks.Results: According to the FluoreCam measurements the control group showed significant amount of demineralization at the end of 3 weeks, moreover the amount of demineralization has gradually increased in time.At the end of the study all 3 study groups showed significant amount of remineralization and the amount of remineralization for all the 3 study groups has gradually increased in time.However the amount of remineralization for 3rd study group was lesser than the 1st and 2nd study groups.The remineralization amounts for the 1st and 2 nd study groups were determined to be identical.Conclusions: This study demonstrated that demineralization is measurable around orthodontic brackets and the demineralization can be completely inhibited and/or reversed by the use of commercially available remineralization products.
文摘In the present investigation an attempt has been made to demineralize the Gondwana coal of Gopinathpur top and bottom seams of Mugma mine, Raniganj coalfield, Dhanbad with the help of Pseudomonas mendocina strain B6-1. The change in the amount of ash yield and decrease in the concentration of selected minor elements like Na, K, Mn and Ca and environmentally sensitive selected trace elements such as Cd, Pb, Se, Ni, Mn, and Zn have been studied as a function of time of bacterial treatment as well as with variation in the bacterial biomass. After 28 days of bacterial treatment there was variable amount of decrease observed in ash yield as well as in the concentration of minor and trace elements. The removal of the elements was further enhanced with the increase in the bacterial biomass from 10 to 25 mg/mL. Due to over exploitation of superior grade coals in the country, the remaining coal resources, available for current use, are inferior in grade and contain high level of impurities and there is ample scope of bio-beneficiation of these coals using bacterial biomass.
文摘As the prevalence of dental caries decreases, the diagnosis and treatment of initial mineral loss resulting in white spot lesions have been getting more and more important. Since dental CT provides computed tomography images of a tooth with radiation exposure similar to panoramic radiography, it will become possible in the near future to evaluate the enamel mineral density using CT in the same way as measurement of the bone mineral density. Such computed tomography images enable dentists to perform longitudinal, three-dimensional, and precise evaluation of the enamel mineral density before a demineralized lesion becomes detectable by any other traditional means. Despite their advantage, there are not enough reports on evalu- ation of the enamel mineral density using CT. This study evaluated the serial changes in mineral density in the earliest stage of enamel demineralization. Eight bovine enamel specimens were coated with nail varnish. On each specimen, 4 square windows measuring 1 mm2 were created. The specimens were incubated in lactic acid solution at 38?C. During incubation, the windows were covered by nail varnish one by one at 30, 60, and 90 minutes, respectively. At 120 minutes, the specimens were removed from the solution. After the nail varnish was removed, X-ray microradiography was performed using SKYSCAN1172 at settings of 100 kV and 100 μA. The mean Hounsfield unit values (HUV) of enamel in a non-window area and those in the window areas were calculated every 180 μm over a depth of 0 - 900 μm and analyzed by two-way ANOVA. Data were affected by the incubation time and depth from the enamel surface, and there was not interaction between the two factors. Considering the incubation time, HUV of the whole measured enamel (0 - 900 μm) in the non-window group was significantly higher than that of the other incubated groups. Considering the depth, HUV was decreased at 721 - 900 μm compared with that at 0 - 180 μm in the 30-minute-incubated group, and the decrease spread to 361 - 900 μm in the 60- and 90- minutes-incubated groups. HUV was additionally calculated at increments of 18 μm and compared within the 60-minute-incubated group, and changes in the mineral density at the boundary of the earliest demineralized lesion could be observed. This study demonstrated detailed mineral density changes in the earliest period of demineralization.
文摘Objective: to investigate the effect of fluoride containing gel on preventing enamel demineralization and improving enamel lesion during orthodontic treatment. Methods: 60 patients were randomly divided into reference group and study group (30 patients in each group) and received orthodontic treatment in our hospital from July 2020 to July 2021. After orthodontic treatment, the patients in the reference group were instructed to apply fluoride toothpaste. The patients in the research group were treated with fluoride gel smearing once a month on the basis of fluoride toothpaste. Then, the probability of enamel demineralization was compared and the impact on the degree of enamel damage was analyzed. Results: there was no significant difference between the clinical efficacy A and the study group (P>0.05). After 6 and 12 months of treatment, the incidence of enamel demineralization, enamel demineralization index, DD detection value, and the degree of enamel damage in the study group were lower than those in the reference group, and the teeth masticatory efficiency and tooth beauty scores were higher than those in the reference group, with statistical significance (P〈0.05). Conclusion: the application of fluoride containing gel in orthodontic treatment can not only effectively prevent the occurrence of enamel demineralization, but also reduce the degree of enamel damage, and promote the improvement of chewing efficiency and aesthetics of teeth. It is worth further application and promotion.
基金done as part of“Tackling human dental caries by multi-modal correlative microscopy and multi-physics modelling”(EP/P005381/1)and“Rich Nonlinear Tomography for advanced materials”(EP/V007785/1)funded by The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC)+2 种基金the support of the Health Research Bridging Salary Scheme(BRR00060-DF02 and BRR00060-DF03,respectively)the Medical Science Divisions,University of Oxford.Synchrotron tomography data were collected on I13-2 beamline in Diamond Light Source(Diamond Light Source Ltd.,Didcot,Oxfordshire,OX110DE,U.K.)under the proposal mg29256-1additional data beamtime facilitated by Dr.Andrew Bodey of Diamond Light Source.The authors wish to thank Dr.Jonathan D.James(School of Dentistry,University of Birmingham)for the support in preparing the dental sample.Prof.Jin-Chong Tan(University of Oxford,U.K.)is thanked for the additional supervision of the study.
文摘High-resolution spatial and temporal analysis and 3D visualization of time-dependent processes,such as human dental enamel acid demineralization,often present a challenging task.Overcoming this challenge often requires the development of special methods.Dental caries remains one of the most important oral diseases that involves the demineralization of hard dental tissues as a consequence of acid production by oral bacteria.Enamel has a hierarchically organized architecture that extends down to the nanostructural level and requires high resolution to study its evolution in detail.Enamel demineralization is a dynamic process that is best investigated with the help of in situ experiments.In previous studies,synchrotron tomography was applied to study the 3D enamel structure at certain time points(time-lapse tomography).Here,another distinct approach to time-evolving tomography studies is presented,whereby the sample image is reconstructed as it undergoes continuous rotation over a virtually unlimited angular range.The resulting(single)data set contains the data for multiple(potentially overlapping)intermediate tomograms that can be extracted and analyzed as desired using timestepping selection of data subsets from the continuous fly-scan recording.One of the advantages of this approach is that it reduces the amount of time required to collect an equivalent number of single tomograms.Another advantage is that the nominal time step between successive reconstructions can be significantly reduced.We applied this approach to the study of acidic enamel demineralization and observed the progression of demineralization over time steps significantly smaller than the total acquisition time of a single tomogram,with a voxel size smaller than 0.5μm.It is expected that the approach presented in this paper can be useful for high-resolution studies of other dynamic processes and for assessing small structural modifications in evolving hierarchical materials.
文摘Catalytic coal gasification is an efficient way to achieve high conversion rates at low temperatures.Catalyst loss due to the reaction between the inherent mineral matter in the coal and the catalyst is a major hurdle for its practical application.The problem may be overcome by removing the mineral matter from the coal before use.Two demineralizing approaches,acid-washing and solvent-extraction methods are investigated for demineralizing the coals.Elemental analysis,XRD analysis,NMR analysis,and N_(2)adsorption analysis were made to compare the demineralization efficiency,crystallographic carbon microstructure,chemical structure,and micro-porosity,respectively.Solvent-extraction method was found be more efficient for demineralization.Difference was observed in the chemical structure and micro-porosity while crystallographic carbon-microstructure was found to be similar.Non-catalytic and catalytic gasification reactivity of the chars obtained by the two methods was compared.Gas composition and gas evolution profiles were also obtained and found to be influenced by the degree of demineralization.
文摘BACKGROUND Demineralized bone matrix(DBM)is a commonly utilized allogenic bone graft substitute to promote osseous union.However,little is known regarding outcomes following DBM utilization in foot and ankle surgical procedures.AIM To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes following DBM as a biological adjunct in foot and ankle surgical procedures.METHODS During May 2023,the PubMed,EMBASE and Cochrane library databases were systematically reviewed to identify clinical studies examining outcomes following DBM for the management of various foot and ankle pathologies.Data regarding study characteristics,patient demographics,subjective clinical outcomes,radiological outcomes,complications,and failure rates were extracted and analyzed.In addition,the level of evidence(LOE)and quality of evidence(QOE)for each individual study was also assessed.Thirteen studies were included in this review.RESULTS In total,363 patients(397 ankles and feet)received DBM as part of their surgical procedure at a weighted mean follow-up time of 20.8±9.2 months.The most common procedure performed was ankle arthrodesis in 94 patients(25.9%).Other procedures performed included hindfoot fusion,1st metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis,5th metatarsal intramedullary screw fixation,hallux valgus correction,osteochondral lesion of the talus repair and unicameral talar cyst resection.The osseous union rate in the ankle and hindfoot arthrodesis cohort,base of the 5th metatarsal cohort,and calcaneal fracture cohort was 85.6%,100%,and 100%,respectively.The weighted mean visual analog scale in the osteochondral lesions of the talus cohort improved from a pre-operative score of 7.6±0.1 to a post-operative score of 0.4±0.1.The overall complication rate was 27.2%,the most common of which was non-union(8.8%).There were 43 failures(10.8%)all of which warranted a further surgical procedure.CONCLUSION This current systematic review demonstrated that the utilization of DBM in foot and ankle surgical procedures led to satisfactory osseous union rates with favorable wound complication rates.Excellent outcomes were observed in patients undergoing fracture fixation augmented with DBM,with mixed evidence supporting the routine use of DBM in fusion procedures of the ankle and hindfoot.However,the low LOE together with the low QOE and significant heterogeneity between the included studies reinforces the need for randomized control trials to be conducted to identify the optimal role of DBM in the setting of foot and ankle surgical procedures.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(Project No.2016R1C1B2008296)It was also partially supported by the Na-tional Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean Ministry of Education(Nos.NRF-2021R1I1A1A01047751 and RS-2023-00240020).
文摘Demineralized bone matrix(DBM)is one of the standard biomaterials used to fill surgical bone defects in general orthopedic procedures.However,current DBM products come in the form of powder or viscous solutions that fail to mimic the natural hierarchical structure of bone while also using large amounts of valuable material.To overcome this,compact fibrous DBM/polymer(fDBM)composites were prepared via electrospinning.Then,by exploiting the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,oxygen pockets are formed in the scaffold imparting it with a hierarchical porous structure similar to bone(Op-fDBM).These pockets created by bubbles of oxygen help give the scaffold a mechanically stable shape while the incorporated DBM supports cell adhesion and growth.In vivo evaluations reveal that fDBM increased bone volume by 41.7%while Op-fDBM increased bone volume by 68.6%.Significant increases in regenerated bone volume with the use of minimal amounts of DBM in fiber form go to show the great potential of this work in the field of bone regeneration.
文摘Introduction: While autograft bone is the gold standard for multilevel posterolateral lumbar fusion, bone substitutes and graft extenders such as allograft bone, ceramics and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) have been used to avoid the morbidity and insufficient quantity associated with harvesting autologous bone. The primary objective of this retrospective study was to determine whether, in patients with increased risk of operative nonunion related to multilevel fusion, adding DBM fibers to mineralized bone allograft resulted in better fusion than using allograft alone. The secondary objectives were to evaluate how adding DBM fibers affects functional disability, low back pain, intraoperative blood loss and the nonunion rate. Methods: This retrospective study involved a chart review of consecutive patients who underwent multilevel lumbar spinal fusion and were operated on by a single surgeon. The patients were divided into two groups: 14 patients received mineralized bone allograft (control group) and 14 patients received a combination of mineralized bone allograft and DBM (experimental group). Patients were reviewed at a mean of 16.4 ± 2.2 months after surgery at which point CT scans were analyzed to determine whether fusion had occurred;Oswestry disability index (ODI) and pain were also evaluated. Results: A mean of 5 levels [min 2, max 13] were fused in these patients. Posterolateral fusion as defined by the Lenke classification was not significantly different between groups. The experimental DBM group had a significantly better composite fusion score than the control group (P Discussion: Adding DBM fibers to allograft bone during multilevel posterolateral spinal fusion was safe and produced better composite fusion than using allograft only as an autograft extender.
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文摘To investigate how the biofilm three-dimensional(3D) architecture influences in situ pH distribution patterns on the enamel surface. Biofilms were formed on human tooth enamel in the presence of 1% sucrose or 0.5% glucose plus 0.5% fructose. At specific time points, biofilms were exposed to a neutral pH buffer to mimic the buffering of saliva and subsequently pulsed with 1% glucose to induce re-acidification. Simultaneous 3D pH mapping and architecture of intact biofilms was performed using two-photon confocal microscopy. The enamel surface and mineral content characteristics were examined successively via optical profilometry and microradiography analyses. Sucrose-mediated biofilm formation created spatial heterogeneities manifested by complex networks of bacterial clusters(microcolonies). Acidic regions(pH<5.5) were found only in the interior of microcolonies,which impedes rapid neutralization(taking more than 120 min for neutralization). Glucose exposure rapidly re-created the acidic niches, indicating formation of diffusion barriers associated with microcolonies structure. Enamel demineralization(white spots),rougher surface, deeper lesion and more mineral loss appeared to be associated with the localization of these bacterial clusters at the biofilm-enamel interface. Similar 3D architecture was observed in plaque-biofilms formed in vivo in the presence of sucrose. The formation of complex 3D architectures creates spatially heterogeneous acidic microenvironments in close proximity of enamel surface, which might correlate with the localized pattern of the onset of carious lesions(white spot like) on teeth.
文摘Aim The effect of Galla chinensis on de-/re-mineralization of advanced enamel lesions was investigated by using micro-CT in a prolonged in vitro experiment. Methodology Baseline mineral contents of sound enamels were first analyzed. Then lesions were produced in an acidic buffer solution （2.2 mmol.L-1 Ca（NO3）2, 2.2 mmol-L1 KH2PO4, and pH=4.5） for 21 days, with thrice daily three-minute treatments, divided into four groups： Group A, 4 000 ppm crude aqueous extract of Galla chinensis （GCE）; Group B, 4 000 ppm gallic acid; Group C, 1 000 ppm F aq. （as NaF, positive control）; Group D, deionized water （negative control）. Next, the blocks were immersed in a remineralization solution （1.5 mmol.Lz CaC12, 0.9 mmol.L1 KH2PO4, 0.1 ppm F, and pH=7,0） for 200 days. Mineral loss （ML） in each region of interest （ROI） and integrated mineral loss （IML） of the lesions were calculated （comparing with baseline mineral content of sound enamel） at different time points. Results After 21 days demineralization, fluoride treatment showed a statistically significant demineralization-inhibiting effect among the four groups, and after 200 days of remineralization, mineral content recovery was ordered （lowest to highest） as A=C〈B〈D. Conclusion GCE could slow down the remineralization of enamel in the surface layer and thereby facilitate ion transport into the lesion body. The mechanism of Galla chinensis in enhancing the remineralization of dental caries is different from fluoride.
基金Projects 2004CB217704 supported by the Special Fund for Major State Basic Research Project, 104031 by the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education JHB05-33 by the Program of the Universities in Jiangsu Province for Development of High-Tech Industries
文摘Five Shenfu char samples were prepared from Shenfu raw coal at different temperatures （950, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400℃） using a muffle furnace. Demineralization of the char samples was performed by treating them with 10% nitric acid for 10 min in a CEM Discover microwave reactor. The gasification of the chars, and corresponding demineralized chars, in a carbon dioxide （CO2） atmosphere was conducted in a Netzsch STA 409Cl31F tempera- ture-programmed thermogravimetry apparatus. The effects of charring temperature and demineralization on the gasification reactivity of chars were systematically investigated. The results show that a char formed at a lower temperature is more reactive except for demineralized char formed at 1100℃, which is less reactive than char formed at 1200℃. Demineralization decreases the char reactivities toward gasification with CO2 to a small extent.
基金This work was supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFB0602601)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878093).
文摘In this study,the effect of ash removal on Shenfu bituminous coal was investigated.The coal was pretreated by hydrofluoric acid(HF)pickling,and the raw/pretreated coal chars were prepared at 900°C in a fixed bed reactor.The structure of coal and char were detected by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)and Raman spectroscopy.The reactivity was tested in a thermogravimetric analyzer,including coal pyrolysis and char gasification.The reaction kinetics was analyzed through the Coats–Redfern method,master plots,the model-free and model-fitting method.The results show that the HF pickling can remove silicon from coal efficiently,and the macromolecular framework of coal is quite stable according to FTIR.The Raman parameters imply some carbonaceous structure on coal surface changed.For slow pyrolysis of coal,the effect of heating rate is considered.The changes of pyrolysis characteristics and kinetics are insignificant.For char gasification,the reactivity under isothermal and non-isothermal condition are discussed with an emphasis in different residence time of devolatilization process.In kinetic control region(low temperature),the activation energy(Ea)is very close(about 240 kJ/mol)for all chars.With the temperature increases,the reactivity of raw coal char is more easily suffered by diffusion.The random pore model is more suitable for the ash-free coal char,and the char with long residence time has a larger value of structural parameterψand smaller value of pre-exponential factor A.The Ea calculated by model-fitting and model-free method were in good agreement.
文摘<b><span>Introduction:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Today’s society is always more interested to the concept of aesthetics. The patients frequently ask to dentist to resolve unaesthetic problems of teeth, in particular that of the upper frontal group.</span><span> </span><span>The WSLs are enamel white </span><span>alterations due to alteration during the demineralization and remineralization of enamel. This effect is caused by alteration of the pH in the oral cavity and buffer action of saliva. An alteration of this relationship leads to a progressive </span><span>demineralization of enamel until the formation of a dental cavitation.</span><span> </span><b><span>Materials </span></b><b><span>and Methods:</span></b><span> </span><span>For this study are selected 11 patients, of which 3 men and 8 women, with total </span><span>of </span><span>17 WSLs. The inclusion criteria included WLSs with </span><span>ICDAS = 2 and WLSs caused by hypomineralization of traumatic origin. Th</span><span>es</span><span>e </span><span>patients were subjected to treatment with infiltrating resin according to operative procedure.</span><span> </span><b><span>Discussion:</span></b><span> </span><span>The therapy with infiltrating resin gave grea</span><span>t re</span><span>sults in 12 lesions out of 17. In the lesions where there weren’t a complete remiss</span><span>ion we obtained a great aesthetic improvement and a good reduction of </span><span>lesions. The follow up could improve the result after a better rehydration of </span><span>hard tissue.</span><span> </span><b><span>Conclusions:</span></b><span> </span><span>With a correct selection of cases and good operativ</span><span>e procedure, the use of the micro-infiltrative technique by low viscosity resin is </span><span>a good procedure to resolve WSLs problems of non-orthodontic origins. Oth</span><span>er studies with a larger sample are required to validate this clinical approach.</span>
