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H C Lauer

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[Effects of porcelain fused to metal on the accuracy of fit of various alloys].

One high gold and five low gold porcelain bonding alloys were examined for dimensional changes after fusion of the porcelain. With the same processing techniques applied, the individual firings resulted in varying changes in the accuracy of fit of the tested alloys. Averaging at -0.09 mm Bond-on 4 showed the greatest marginal discrepancies and this was the only alloy that displayed a statistically significant difference to Degudent U.

Dental Bonding

[Comparative material studies on dental stones in accordance with DIN 13911].

It was the object of this investigation to compare nine high-strength stone plasters in terms of visual appearance, pouring time, setting time, setting expansion, compressive strength and detail reproduction in accordance with DIN 13911 and ISO 6873 using both standard consistency as indicated in the industrial standard and the water-to-powder ratio as indicated by the manufacturer. None of the tested stones met the visual requirements in all points. Regarding their physical properties, six tested stones were up to standard. Three stones failed to meet the DIN and ISO requirements. Following the manufacturer's mixing instructions resulted in a significant improvement in material properties as against standard consistency. Disregarding some minor improvements required, DIN 13911 and ISO 6873 are useful standards for a standardized comparison of dental plasters.

Calcium Sulfate

Effects of the temperature of cooling water during high-speed and ultrahigh-speed tooth preparation.

In vitro measurements of heat production in the pulp chamber during tooth preparation were performed on intact third molars. The experiments were designed to simulate physiologic temperature conditions in the tooth and oral cavity and to standardize parameters of tooth preparation. Two drive systems, the turbine and the high-speed angle, were compared by using two ranges of cooling water temperature. The critical temperature of 41 degrees C to 42 degrees C that is irreversibly harmful to pulpal tissue was not reached with a cooling water temperature of 30 degrees C to 34 degrees C. Because the temperature elevation during turbine preparation was dependent on the diminishing thickness of remaining dentin, in preparing teeth close to the pulp, a high-speed angle was advantageous.

Dental Cavity Preparation

[Comparative material testing of dental impression and articulation plasters according to German Industrial Standard DIN 13911].

The purpose of the present investigation was a comparison of three special articulation plasters and three impression plasters. As DIN 13911 does not refer to articulation plasters, the inspection as well as the testing of pouring time, setting time, setting expansion and compressive strength using standard and manufacturer's consistence as carried out conforming to the guidelines for impression plasters. None of the tested plasters could meet the requirements of inspection in all points. Considering the physical parameters all plasters are up to standard, while Alpa quickstone and Arti-Plaster exhibited very low expansion and high compressive strength values. Although the compressive strength standard needs redefining, the value of a standardized testing technique for dental plasters is evident.

Calcium Sulfate

Protein content in rabbit periodontal ligament fibroblasts during growth in culture.

The protein content of an individual periodontal ligament fibroblast decreases with increasing cell density during growth in culture. A mean total protein concentration of 3.3 +/- 0.4 micrograms per 10(3) cells was calculated. This reference value can be used in studies evaluating enzyme activities, transport rates or metabolic functions.

Animals

The effect of storage media on the proliferation of periodontal ligament fibroblasts.

The effect of storage media, which are routinely used in replantation, upon the proliferative capacity of periodontal ligament fibroblasts, was compared with the effect of a tissue culture medium. The periodontal tissue was obtained from mandibular central incisors of White New Zealand rabbits. The experiments were performed in fibroblasts derived during second subculture. The storage media were physiologic salt solution, Ringer's solution and Rivanol; the tissue culture medium was alpha-minimum essential medium without nucleosides. The incubation period was 1 hour. [3H]-thymidine incorporation and cell counts were taken to indicate changes in the proliferative capacity of the fibroblasts. The tissue culture experiments showed that the proliferative ability of the periodontal ligament fibroblasts was dependent upon the composition of the storage medium. Physiologic salt solution, Ringer's solution and Rivanol were unable to maintain the metabolism of the fibroblasts. alpha-MEM medium, however, was capable of stimulating proliferation of the periodontal ligament fibroblasts.

Animals