Biomedical subjects

S Condò

Publications and source records attributed to S Condò.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1991

[Dowel cores, traditional and alternative. Bond test].

PMF represents today the best solution for the functional rescue of a tooth cured by endodontics. After a careful analysis of the international literature the Authors in this study examined the resistance of four different kinds of PMF under laboratory conditions, applying external pressure to them until a steady rise in lateral direction caused a fracture in the specimens under study. On the basis of the results obtained, the Authors deducted that among different models tested, traditional long modified PMF is the most adapt for tolerating load of compression to preserve the integrity of the dental residual structures.

Bicuspid↗

PubMed1991

[Impression materials. Dimensional stability after pouring].

The Authors wanted to establish which could be for every impression material tested, the most favourable moment for the development of plaster models in a steady environment conditions of temperature and relative humidity. From the analysis of the results obtained, we can clearly conclude that every material examined offers an ideal time interval in which we have to cast the model in plaster. This study aspires to be an invitation to all operator in the sector, to repeat this experience in their work environment to know and better manage the procedures and the materials used, from the taking the impression to the executing of the plaster model.

Colloids↗

PubMed1991

[Cyanoacrylates as a cementation material in fixed prosthodontics].

The purpose of this study was to examine and compare, in the same experimental conditions, the effects and the behaviour of two different materials, using them for cementation of a prosthetic reconstruction: a cianoacrilic compound (B20 cianoacrilate 3M); a traditional cement of zinc phosphate (Harvard Cement). The comparative study with the optical microscope between butilcianoacrilate and traditional cement has shown minimum levels of marginal discrepancy for both materials examinated (about 13 microns). The high resistance of cianoacrilate to traction, compared with the other fixing cement, makes us conclude this study in the hope that further research could confirm and introduce this materials in the practice of prosthetic dentistry.

Cementation↗

PubMed1988

Alteration of T-state binding properties of naturally glycated hemoglobin, HbA1c.

The thermodynamic and kinetic properties of the most abundant glycated hemoglobin in human blood, HbA1c, have been studied in detail. They display significant differences as compared to normal hemoglobin, HbA0, in that (1) the shape of the oxygen binding curve of HbA1c in the Hill plot is markedly asymmetrical, with a lower asymptote extending up to approximately 40% oxygen saturation, and the oxygen affinity of the T state being tenfold higher than in HbA0; (2) oxygen pulse experiments on HbA1c show a slower rate of ligand dissociation (k = 25 s-1) even at low levels of oxygen saturation, where the T state is largely predominant; (3) kinetics of CO combination to deoxy HbA1c followed by means of stopped-flow experiments reveal the presence of a quickly reacting component, whose fraction increases upon dilution of hemoglobin. These results show that in contrast to what has been stated by other authors, HbA1c displays functional properties markedly different from HbA0. Analysis indicates that glycation of human hemoglobin affects the T quaternary structure, bringing about a more "relaxed" T state and leading to preferential binding to one type of chain (which is unaffected by chloride ions).

Glycated Hemoglobin↗