Papers by Keyword: Plaster of Paris

Abstract: In this study, paper sludge ash, a waste from pulp and paper industry was used as a filler in fabricating Plaster of Paris/paper sludge ash composites. Various percentage of paper sludge ash was used, namely 1wt.%, 3wt.%, 5wt.% and 7wt.%. The effect of paper sludge ash on the compressive strength of the Plaster of Paris was studied. The mixed powder of paper sludge ash and Plaster of Paris were form into a 6 mm diameter and 12 mm height cylindrical samples. The composites were characterized theirs density where it shows that the density decreased as the amount of paper sludge ash increased. The compressive strength of the composites also decreased from 11.67 MPa without paper sludge ash addition to 0.50 MPa at 7wt.% paper sludge ash. However, the requirement of strength for Plaster of Paris in industry is between 8.96 MPa to 20.68 MPa. From the SEM observation, sample contain higher percentage of paper sludge ash exhibited more porosity. Therefore with the addition of 1wt.% of paper sludge ash into Plaster of Paris can be a promising construction material.

Abstract: I tested the effectiveness of a particulate dentin and plaster of Paris mixture as a bone substitute. Histologic analysis indicated that all of the bone defects surrounding the implants treated with particulate dentin/plaster of Paris were filled with new bone 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. No significant differences were observed in the new bone forming activity in any species (human, bovine, pig, rabbit, and dog). No cytotoxicity was detected in cell cultures with added particulate dentin extract and no specific allergic reactions were seen in the hypersensitivity test. These results suggested that the combination of particulate dentin and plaster is suitable as an alternative bone substitute.

Abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of periodontal tissue regeneration using guided tissue regeneration (GTR) with a mixture of tooth ash and plaster as a bone substitute material in the treatment of class II furcation defects in dogs. GTR was performed at the site of a surgically formed mandibular premolar bifurcation area in dogs. Four adult dogs were used in the animal study. The animals were in a good periodontal state without any systemic disease. A resorbable membrane (Bio-Gide®, Swiss) and bone graft material using a mixture of tooth ash and plaster were used to examine the biological activity. The defect in the control group was filled a Bio-Gide® only. For the experimental group, the defects were filled with a mixture of tooth ash and plaster and covered by a Bio-Gide®. Oral rinsing with 0.12% chlorhexidine was performed twice a day for 2 weeks. In control group, new bone formation was observed adjacent to the preexisting bone. Soft tissue ingrowth was also noted. In experimental group, new lamellar type trabecular bone formation as well as centum and PDL regeneration was observed in the base of the infrabony pocket. More bone regeneration would be expected when GTR is performed using a mixture of human tooth-ash and plaster of Paris as a bone graft material.

Abstract: This studied determined the clinical effect of antibiotic use at the site of bone defect restoration in patients with osteoporosis, using tooth ash and plaster of Paris in ovariectomized rats. Forty-eight rats were assigned to four groups randomly and each group was further divided into 4 and 8 weeks after implantation. Histologic sections of the defects were obtained after surgery for histomorphometric analysis. Comparing each week, a significant difference was seen in bone formation by 4 weeks. Compared to controls, new bone formation increased significantly with tooth ash and saline, tooth ash and gentamicin, and tooth ash and gentamicin after ovariectomy. Tooth ash and saline resulted in the best bone formation. The degree of new bone formation was slightly lower when tooth ash and gentamicin were used compared to when tooth ash and saline were used. When tooth ash and gentamicin were compared according to ovariectomy, bone formation was significantly inhibited by ovariectomy at 4 weeks, while no significant difference was seen at 8 weeks.

Abstract: This study examined the role of tissue adhesives during early healing and the effects of tooth ash and plaster of Paris on bone healing in the presence of osteoporosis. Sixty rats were assigned to five groups randomly and each group was further divided into two subgroups, which were examined 4 and 8 weeks after implantation. Histologic sections and histomorphometric analysis of defects were obtained 4 and 8 weeks after surgery. Bone formation was significantly better in the non-ovariectomized groups compared to the ovariectomized group. A mixture of tooth ash and plaster of Paris is recommended, but not tissue adhesives, in ovariectomized cases.