Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as eficiências agronômica e econômica da rocha fonolito (K2) e da rocha potássio-silicática alcalina (K3), moídas e aplicadas superficialmente em área total, como fontes de K para as culturas de soja (Glycine max), milho (Zea mays), feijão comum (Phaseolus vulgaris) e arroz de terras altas (Oryza sativa). Quatro experimentos – um com cada cultura – foram conduzidos em dois anos agrícolas, em Latossolo Vermelho, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de três fontes (a tradicional KCl, K2 e K3) e quatro doses (0, 0,5, 1,0 e 2,0 vezes a recomendada para cada cultura) de K. As três fontes aumentaram de forma similar os teores de K nas folhas de soja, milho e feijão comum, mas não tiveram efeito sobre o de arroz. A produtividade de grãos de todas as culturas aumentou com a aplicação de K2 e K3, como observado para KCl. A eficiência das fontes alternativas de K varia em função da dose e da cultura. A fonte K3 é viável para ser aplicada a lanço na dose de K recomendada para as culturas estudadas, enquanto K2 é viável apenas para soja, milho e feijão comum.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the agronomic and economic efficiency of phonolite rock (K2) and alkaline potassium-silicate rock (K3), ground and applied by surface broadcasting, as K sources for the soybean (Glycine max), corn (Zea mays), common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), and upland rice (Oryza sativa) crops. Four experiments – one with each crop – were conducted in two crop years in a Typic Haplorthox in a randomized complete block design with four replicates. The treatments consisted of three sources (the KCl standard source, K2, and K3) and four rates (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 times the recommended for each crop) of K. The three sources increased similarly the leaf K concentration of soybean, corn, and common bean but had no effect on that of upland rice. The grain yield of all crops increased with the application of K2 and K3, as observed for KCl. The efficiency of the alternative K sources varies depending on the rate and crop. The K3 source is viable to be applied by broadcasting at the recommended K rate for all studied crops, while K2 is suitable only for soybean, corn, and common bean.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the development, yield and its components of soybean sown in hill drop method with variation in hole spacing, compared to the conventional sowing method in lines. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, with six treatments and four replications, using the variety M7739 RR IPRO with four plans per hole. The treatments consisted of population variation from 50 to 150% of the recommended one, obtained by the holes spacing alteration and a control sowed in lines with the recommended population. The control was compared to the other treatments using the Dunnett test and the hole spacing effect was evaluated by regression. The cultivar 7739 RR IPRO responds to hill drop sowing, obtaining even in lower populations, yields similar to the conventional sowing in lines. The highest yields in the hill drop sowing method are obtained in the higher populations, with a linear decrease in yield with an increase in hole spacing. Increasing hole spacing increases the number of pods and branches and reduces leaf cover, light interceptcion, plant height and first pod height.

Abstract The planning of a new thermal power plant is linked to the various decision elements and evaluation criteria. Factors such as the plant's geographic positioning, primary energy supply points, paths, and means of delivery of this primary energy should be analyzed. Similar studies are imposed when studying the change of a thermoelectric plant's primary energy source occurs. In Brazil, several plants are currently investigating the exchange of their primary fuel from oil to gas due to the decrees issued by ANEEL. This paper presents software, which uses virtual reality to assist in the various stages of the planning process and in the analyses that must be performed. This software was developed for the Hidrotermica Group and had as the primary target the Borborema Thermoelectric Power Plant.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência de rochas potássio-silicáticas alcalinas fundidas e moídas (K1) e de rocha fonolito moída (K2) como fontes de potássio para as culturas do arroz de terras altas (Oryza sativa) e do feijão comum (Phaseolus vulgaris), em comparação à fonte tradicional (KCl). Dois experimentos - um com cada cultura - foram conduzidos em Latossolo Vermelho argiloso, tendo-se utilizado delineamento de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de três fontes (KCl, K1 e K2) e quatro doses (0, 20, 40 e 80 kg ha-1 de K2O) de K. Independentemente da fonte utilizada, a adubação potássica incrementou o teor foliar de K e a produtividade de grãos das culturas do arroz de terras altas e do feijão comum. O índice de eficiência agronômica (IEA) das fontes alternativas de K variou de acordo com a cultura. Para o arroz de terras altas, o IEA do K2 foi 8% mais alto que o do KCl na dose de K recomendada, mas semelhante na maior dose. Para o feijão, os valores do IEA do K1 foram próximos ao do KCl nas doses de 40 e 80 kg ha-1 de K2O. As fontes alternativas K1 e K2 fornecem K e aumentam a produtividade de grãos do feijão comum e do arroz de terras altas, respectivamente, de forma semelhante ao KCl.

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of molten and ground alkaline potassium-silicate rocks (K1) and of ground phonolite rock (K2) as sources of potassium for upland rice (Oryza sativa) and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) crops, in comparison with the traditional source (KCl). Two experiments - one with each crop - were conducted on a Typic Haplorthox in a randomized complete block design with four replicates. The treatments consisted of three sources (KCl, K1, and K2) and four rates (0, 20, 40, and 80 kg ha-1 K2O) of K. Regardless of the used source, K fertilization increased the leaf K content and grain yield of the upland rice and common bean crops. The agronomic efficiency index (AEI) of the alternative K sources varied according to the crop. For upland rice, the AEI of K2 was 8% higher than that of KCl at the recommended K rate, but similar at the highest rate. For common bean, the AEI values of K1 were close to that of KCl at the rates of 40 and 80 kg ha-1 K2O. The alternative sources K1 and K2 supply K and increase the grain yield of common bean and upland rice, respectively, similarly to KCl.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência e o efeito residual de rochas potássico-silicáticas alcalinas fundidas e moídas (K1) e de rocha de fonolito moída (K2), como fontes alternativas de potássio, em comparação à fonte tradicional (KCl), em sucessões de culturas graníferas. Dois experimentos – um com sucessão soja-trigo-milho e outro com sucessão milho-milheto-soja – foram conduzidos em Latossolo Vermelho argiloso, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de três fontes (KCl, K1 e K2) e quatro doses de K (correspondentes a 0, 0,5, 1,0 e 2,0 vezes a dose recomendada para a cultura da soja e do milho). As fontes não afetaram a concentração de K nas folhas da soja, mas KCl e K2 aumentaram de forma semelhante a concentração de K nas folhas do milho. Independentemente da fonte, a aplicação de K aumentou as produtividades de todas as culturas. As fontes alternativas K1 e K2 apresentam eficiências agronômicas equivalentes à do KCl. K1 e K2 têm efeitos residuais mais pronunciados que o do KCl, especialmente em cultivos realizados aproximadamente um ano após suas aplicações e com doses de K acima das recomendadas para as culturas.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency and the residual effects of both molten and ground alkaline potassium-silicate rocks (K1) and of ground phonolite rock (K2), as sources of potassium, compared with the traditional source (KCl), in grain crop successions. Two experiments – one with the succession soybean-wheat-corn and the other with the succession corn-millet-soybean – were conducted on a Typic Haplorthox in a randomized complete block design with four replicates. The treatments consisted of three sources (KCl, K1, and K2) and four rates of K (corresponding to 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 times the recommended rates for soybean and corn). The used sources did not affect leaf K concentration in soybean, but KCl and K2 similarly increased leaf K concentration in corn. Regardless of the source, K application increased the yield of all crops. The K1 and K2 sources present agronomic efficiencies equivalent to that of KCl. K1 and K2 show a more pronounced residual effect than KCl, especially on crops grown approximately one year after their application and under K rates above those recommended for the crops.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o dimorfismo sexual, por meio da aplicação de IR em imagens tomográficas. Métodos: Foram analisados 78 exames de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), de pacientes do sexo feminino e masculino. As imagens foram obtidas do banco de dados do LAPI-FOUSP, São Paulo, Brasil, e por meio delas o Índice Mentual, que é um IR quantitativo, foi avaliado. As imagens foram divididas em 2 grupos: Grupo M – Homens e Grupo W – Mulheres e avaliadas por um examinador em dois tempos diferentes (T1 e T2). Os dados foram submetidos a análise estatística com nível de significância de 95% (p<0,05). Resultados: O teste ICC mostrou uma concordância intra-examinador média a boa. As médias de idade foram: 48,46±15,3 para o grupo M e 53,87±13,09 para o grupo H. Na avaliação do IM, foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os dois grupos. Conclusão: Concluímos que o Índice Mentual pode ser utilizado para determinar o dimorfismo sexual, uma vez que a espessura da cortical da mandíbula nas mulheres é menor que a espessura encontrada nos homens.

ABSTRACT Objective: Radiomorphometric indices (RI) vary according to gender and age. The objective of this study was to assess bone quality in men and women, using tomographic images Methods: A total of 78 Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images of female and male patients were analyzed. The images were obtained from LAPI-FOUSP database, São Paulo, Brazil, and the Mental Index, which is a quantitative index, was evaluated on those images. The images were divided into 2 groups: Group M – Men and Group W – Women and evaluated by one examiner in two different times (T1 and T2). The data was submitted to a statistical analysis with a 95% level of significance (p <0.05) Results: The ICC tests showed an average to good intra-examiner agreement. The age averages were: 48.46 ± 15.3 for group W and 53.87 ± 13.09 for group M. On the MI evaluation, statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups Conclusion: We concluded that MI can be used to determine sexual dimorphism, once the thickness of the mandible cortex in women is smaller than the thickness found in men.

Abstract This paper presents a bandpass filter based on a substrate integrated E-plane waveguide (SIEW) structure for wireless applications, at X-band. The SIEW geometry allows the development of new horizontally polarized filter topologies, unlike filter structures based on substrate integrated waveguide (SIW), which present vertical polarization (perpendicular to the ground plane). The simulation of the proposed SIEW filter is carried out using Ansoft HFSS software. To evaluate the performance of the proposed structure, the frequency behaviors of the scattering parameters are obtained for a horizontally polarized excitation. In the simulation, analyses are performed for the lossless and lossy (dielectric and metallic) cases, in order to compare the obtained results. The SIEW filter is fabricated and measured using a vector network analyzer (VNA). Measurement results are in agreement with simulation ones, validating the proposed filter design and topology. The fabricated prototype resonates at 10.54 GHz, with a bandwidth of 1.20 GHz, defined for a -3 dB transmission coefficient reference level. The SIEW filter structure is easy to design and manufacture and can be used in wireless communications systems that require components with ease integration into other planar structures.

OBJECTIVE: Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) childhood survivors of hematologic malignancies are prone to develop late osteopenia and osteoporosis. The purpose of this retrospective study was to quantitatively and qualitatively assess bone mineral density (BMD) in HSCT childhood survivors and to compare the effectiveness of both qualitative and quantitative assessment methods. METHODS: DESIGN BMD assessment using panoramic radiographs of childhood HSCT survivors aged 3.69-18.88 years using two radiomorphometric indexes. Case-control double-blinded comparison of panoramic radiographic images from childhood HSCT survivors and age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Quantitative assessment was performed by measuring the cortical bone width bilaterally at the mental foramen level. Qualitative assessment was performed using the mandibular cortical index bilaterally on all panoramic images. RESULTS: Radiographs were taken 6.59-83.95 months after bone marrow transplantation [median±SD=25.92±24.9 months]. Fifty-two panoramic radiographic images were analyzed: 21 from HSCT survivors and 31 from healthy controls aged 3.69-25.1 years [mean±SD=11.89±5.28 years]. The mandibular cortical bone width was 17% smaller in childhood HSCT survivors than in healthy controls (case group: 2.420, control group: 3.307; p=0.00617). Qualitative analysis revealed an increased frequency of severe mandibular cortical erosion in childhood HSCT survivors, although no significant difference was observed (case group: 1.540, control group: 1.490; p=0.32). The interobserver agreement was 85% (Kappa index). CONCLUSIONS: HSCT childhood survivors exhibit quantitative and qualitative mandibular bone impairments. Further studies are needed to establish an association between mandibular cortical bone impairment and osteoporosis.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a correlação entre índices radiomorfométricos panorâmicos de densidade óssea, quociente de estabilidade e o torque de inserção do implante. Métodos: Foi analisado um total de 97 implantes. Nas radiografias panorâmicas, foram calculados os índices Panorâmico Mandibular e o índice Mentual, além da avaliação do índice Cortical Mandibular. O torque de inserção e o quociente de estabilidade do implante foram registrados durante o momento cirúrgico. A análise de correlação entre as variáveis descritas acima foi realizada com por meio do teste de Spearman, a um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Foram encontradas correlações significantes entre as variáveis idade e o índice Cortical Mandibular (p=0.000 e r=0.429), torque de inserção e a idade (p=0.011 e r=0.263), quociente de estabilidade do implante na direção Vestibulo-Lingual e a direção Mesio-Distal (p=0.000 e r=0.582), índice panorâmico mandibular e o mentual (p=0.000 e r= 0.809), índice cortical mandibular e o mentual (p=0.005 e r=-0.288) e índice cortical mandibular e o panorâmico mandibular (p=0.000 e r=-0.366). Todas as outras correlações não foram significantes (p<0.05). Conclusão: Os resultados deste trabalho sugerem que os índices radiomorfométricos panorâmicos podem contribuir para o pré-diagnóstico da estabilidade primária de implantes dentários.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the correlation between panoramic radiomorphometric index of bone density, stability quotient and the insertion torque of the implant. Methods: A total of 97 implants were analyzed. Panoramic radiographs calculated the Panoramic Mandibular Index and the Mental Index, in addition to the evaluation of the Mandibular Cortical Index. The insertion torque and the stability quotient of the implant were recorded during the surgical moment. The correlation analysis between the variables described above was performed using the Spearman test, at a significance level of 5%. Results: Significant correlations were found between age and mandibular cortical index (p = 0.000 and r = 0.429), insertion torque and age (p = 0.011 and r = 0.263), stability quotient of the implant in the Vestibulo-Lingual direction and The mesio-distal direction (p = 0.000 and r = 0.582), mandibular and mental panoramic index (p = 0.000 and r = 0.809), mandibular and mental cortical index (p = 0.005 and r = -0.288) and mandibular cortical index Mandibular panoramic view (p = 0.000 and r = -0.366). All other correlations were not significant (p <0.05). Conclusion: The results of this work suggest that the panoramic radiomorphometric indices may contribute to the pre-diagnosis of the primary stability of dental implants.

RESUMO Objetivo: Relatar um caso de calcificação distrófica intensa no interior do seio maxilar em uma criança com transplante hepático e órgãos dentais pigmentados por hiperbilirrubinemia. Descrição do caso: Paciente do sexo feminino, 12 anos de idade, com transplante hepático efetuado aos 7 anos de vida devido à atresia de vias biliares extra-hepática, uso de tacrolimus imunossupressor (2 mg diários). No exame clínico intrabucal, observou-se a presença de pigmentação esverdeada no órgão dental por bilirrubina. Efetuou-se um exame de tomografia computadorizada volumétrica de feixe cônico para análise da densidade radiográfica dos elementos dentais pigmentados. Mediante interpretação da imagem pela escala de Hounsfield, não foi constatada nenhuma alteração na densidade radiográfica das estruturas do órgão dental. No entanto, a tomografia computadorizada evidenciou a presença de calcificação distrófica intensa em região de seio maxilar. Comentários: A alteração de imagem observada no exame de tomografia computadorizada demonstrou achado radiográfico relevante, com presença de radiopacidades no interior do seio maxilar decorrentes de sinusites fúngicas ou não fúngicas. O relato desse caso é relevante por apresentar alteração de imagem radiográfica exacerbada associada a quadros infecciosos agudos que podem comprometer o estado sistêmico do paciente imunossuprimido.

ABSTRACT Objective: To report a case of severe dystrophic calcification in maxillary sinus of a child with liver transplantation and dental organs pigmented by hyperbilirubinemia. Case description: female patient, 12 years old, with liver transplantation performed at the age of 7 due to extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA). The patient was receiving the immunosuppressant tacrolimus (2 mg daily). Intraoral clinical exam showed tooth green pigmentation by bilirubin. Cone-beam volumetric computed tomography (CT) was performed to verify radiographic density of pigmented dental elements. Hounsfield scale measurement did not show changes in radiographic density of dental structures. However, CT scan showed intense dystrophic calcification in the maxillary sinus region. Comments: CT scan indicated relevant radiographic findings, with radiopacity of the maxillary sinus due to fungal or non-fungal sinusitis. This case report highlights the presence of radiographic image associated with acute infectious processes that could compromise the systemic state of immunosuppressed patients.

Abstract This is a cross-sectional study that aimed to estimate maxillary sinus floor (MSF) pneumatization in single missing tooth of posterior maxilla, by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). CBCT images were analyzed bilaterally and divided into 2 groups: edentulous site (EdS) - edentulous single region of upper second premolar, first or second molars; Tooth site (TS) - contralateral region homologous to the EdS region, with tooth present. Variables evaluated were: sinus height (SH), estimated sinus pneumatization (eSP: ∆ EdS - TS), healed ridge height (HR) and presence of localized sinus pneumatization (LSP) in molars teeth at TS. HR were categorized according to therapeutic option for posterior maxilla. 183 CBCT scans were included and it was observed that EdS presented a higher SH than the TS (p < 0.001) showing an eSP of 0.9 ± 2.93 mm. First molars presented the highest SH for both sides, although significant differences were detected when compared to second molars. First molars were mostly affected by LSP at TS (36 out of 43). Individuals with LSP at TS presented lower HR than the ones without LSP (p < 0.05). 54% of the cases presenting LSP obtained HR < 5 mm, which indicates sinus lift surgery. The present study showed that tooth loss in posterior maxilla favors sinus pneumatization and the identification of LSP at molar roots seems to indicate a greater necessity for sinus lift surgeries.

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to assess the accuracy of linear measurements performed with two software packages in multislice (MSCT) and cone beam (CBCT) computed tomography (CT) images. The sample consisted of 10 human mandibles marked standardly 8 times with metallic orthodontic wires. The mandibles underwent both MSCT and CBCT scanning and were measured linearly and digitally with two software packages, namely Studio 3.1® (Anne Solutions®, SP, Brazil) (ST) and Implant Viewer 2.817® (Anne Solutions®, SP, Brazil) (IV). The linear measurements were the mandibular height (MH) and width (MW), and the distance from the alveolar ridge to the mandibular canal (AC). To validate the measurements, the mandibles were sectioned in the marked regions and measured with a digital caliper. Statistically significant differences were not observed between the measurements (MH, MW, and AC) taken digitally with the two software packages from images obtained from the two scanning modalities (MSCT and CBCT) and the measurements taken manually with a digital caliper (p>0.05). MSCT and CBCT images measured digitally with ST and IV software packages resulted in reliable outcomes when compared to measurements obtained manually. Both software and imaging modalities are reliably useful for planning surgical procedure in the dental practice.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos em longo prazo da aplicação superficial de calcário sobre a fertilidade do solo e sobre a nutrição mineral e a produtividade de soja, e de aveia-preta e sorgo em sucessão. O experimento foi realizado em Latossolo Vermelho argiloso, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram das doses de calcário de: 0, 1.000, 2.000 e 4.000 kg ha-1, aplicadas em outubro de 2002 e novembro de 2004. Amostras de solos foram tiradas de cinco camadas do solo, até a profundidade de 0,60 m. A calagem superficial foi efetiva em reduzir a acidez do solo e elevar os teores de Ca+2 e Mg+2 em profundidade. Além disso, ela elevou os teores de fósforo disponível e de matéria orgânica do solo, em longo prazo (48 a 60 meses após a última calagem). A calagem superficial melhorou a nutrição das plantas, principalmente quanto a N, Ca e Mg, e aumentou a produção de matéria seca e a produtividade de grãos da culturas, mesmo em anos com distribuição regular de chuvas. As maiores produtividades de soja, aveia-preta e sorgo foram obtidas com as respectivas doses de calcário estimadas em 4.000, 2.333 e 3.281 kg ha-1, para a matéria seca da parte aérea, e de 2.550, 3.555 e mais de 4.000 kg ha-1, para a produção de grãos.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the long-term effects of the surface application of lime on soil fertility and on the mineral nutrition and grain yield of soybean, and of black oat and sorghum in crop succession. The experiment was carried out on a clayey Oxisol, in a randomized complete block design, with four replicates. Treatments consisted of lime the rates of 0, 1,000, 2,000, and 4,000 kg ha-1, applied in October 2002 and November 2004. Soil samples were collected at five soil layers, down to 0.60-m depth. Surface liming was effective in reducing soil acidity and increasing Ca2+ and Mg2+ contents in the subsurface. Moreover, it increased available phosphorus contents and soil organic matter in the long term (48 to 60 months after the last lime application). Surface liming improved plant nutrition, mainly for N, Ca, and Mg, and increased dry matter production and grain yield of the crops, even in years with regular distribution of rainfall. The greatest productivities of soybean, black oat, and sorghum were obtained with the respective estimated lime doses of 4,000, 2,333, and 3,281 kg ha-1, for shoot dry matter, and of 2,550, 3,555, and over 4,000 kg ha-1, for grain yield.

RESUMO A aplicação de nitrogênio (N) em cobertura ou pré-semeadura aumenta a produção de fitomassa, gerando maior acúmulo de nutrientes e favorecendo indiretamente a cultura em sucessão. Contudo, a adubação com N pode alterar a decomposição e a dinâmica de nutrientes da fitomassa. Objetivou-se avaliar a taxa de decomposição, celulose e lignina e velocidade de liberação de nutrientes da fitomassa do braquiarão, em função da aplicação de N. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições, em esquema fatorial constituído por dois níveis de adubação nitrogenada e seis épocas de coleta após dessecação [0, 14, 34, 41, 51 e 68 dias após o manejo (DAM)]. A aplicação de N em cobertura no braquiarão aumenta a produção de matéria seca e o acúmulo de N, mas não altera a velocidade de decomposição e liberação. A adubação nitrogenada reduz a relação C/N, porém, não altera os teores de celulose, lignina e a decomposição e liberação de N, K, Ca, Mg, C e Si. A quantidade de P e S acumulada na planta e liberada para o solo aumenta com a adubação nitrogenada. As máximas taxas de liberação ocorrem no período de 0-14 DAM, de forma mais intensa para o P e S quando o N é aplicado. Esses resultados evidenciam o elevado potencial dessa espécie para sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária, com algumas vantagens que podem ser potencializadas com doses maiores de N.

ABSTRACT Topdressing or pre-seeding nitrogen (N) application increases phytomass production, providing a higher nutrients accumulation and indirectly favoring the subsequent crop. However, N fertilization can alter the dry matter decomposition and nutrients release dynamics. This study aimed at evaluating the decomposition rate, cellulose, lignin and nutrients release speed from palisadegrass as a function of N fertilization. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replications, in a factorial scheme constituted by two N fertilization levels and six sampling times after desiccation [0, 14, 34, 41, 51 and 68 days after management (DAM)]. The topdressing N fertilization on palisadegrass increases the dry matter production and N accumulation, but does not alter the decomposition and release speed. N fertilization reduces the C/N ratio, but it does not change the contents of cellulose and lignin and the decomposition and release of N, K, Ca, Mg, C and Si. The amounts of P and S accumulated in the plant and released into the soil increase with N fertilization. The maximum release rates occur within 0-14 DAM, being more intensive for P and S when N is applied. These results demonstrate the high potential of this species for crop-livestock integration systems, with some advantages that can be potentialized with higher N doses.

Este estudo avaliou o processo de reparação óssea induzida por três biomateriais, dois de origem xenógena constituído de osso bovino desproteinizado e um aloplástico à base de fosfato de cálcio bifásico, em calota craniana de coelhos. Em cinco coelhos brancos da Nova Zelândia com peso entre 2.900 e 3.500 g, foram realizadas quatro perfurações padronizadas de 8 mm de diâmetro nos ossos parietais e enxertados dois biomateriais de origem bovina: Bio-Oss(r) e Endobon(r) Xenograft Granules e um totalmente aloplástico: Straumann(r)Bone Ceramic. Uma cavidade permaneceu com coágulo e foi utilizado como controle. Após oito semanas os animais foram sacrificados e as amostras preparadas para análise morfométrica e qualitativa. Os resultados mostraram que as cavidades preenchidas com o biomaterial aloplástico apresentaram percentualmente maior quantidade de osso neoformado (p<0,05). Apesar dos resultados mostrarem maior neoformação óssea pelo Straumann(r)Bone Ceramic, há a necessidade de mais estudos para se comprovar qual biomaterial é mais efetivo no processo de indução óssea.

This study evaluated the bone regeneration process in rabbit calvaria induced by three types of biomaterials: two xenogenous, consisting of deproteinized bovine bone, while the other was alloplastic, based on biphasic calcium phosphate. Five New Zealand white rabbits weighing between 2,900 and 3,500 g were submitted to four standard 8 mm-diameter perforations at the parietal bone. Three perforations were filled with three grafts and biomaterials, two of them received bovine Bio-Oss(r) and Endobon(r) Xenograft Granules, and the other consisted of fully alloplastic Straumann(r) Bone Ceramic. The fourth remaining cavity was used as control with coagulum. After eight weeks, the animals were sacrificed, and the samples were prepared for morphometric and qualitative analysis. The cavities filled with alloplastic biomaterials showed higher percentages of newly formed bone (p<0.05), while the cavities with xenogenous biomaterials showed higher amount of residual graft (p<0.05). Although the results showed greater bone formation with Straumann(r) Bone Ceramic, further studies are required to prove which is the more effective biomaterial for bone induction process.