Abstract This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental trauma patient attendance. The study was registered in the PROSPERO system, using the CRD42021288398 protocol. Searching was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Lilacs, and OpenGrey databases, using the following keywords: “Tooth injuries,” “Dental trauma,” “Traumatic Dental injury,” and “COVID-19". We included observational studies evaluating dental trauma in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quality assessment was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Cross-Sectional Studies. Meta-analysis was performed in RevMan 5.4 software with Odds Ratios as a pooled measure of effect, with a 95% confidence interval, and using random-effects modeling. After applying the eligibility criteria, 32 studies were included for qualitative analysis, in which 10 were used to assess the frequency of dental trauma diagnoses in dental emergencies. Despite the decrease of visits during COVID-19, the analysis revealed no difference between the pandemic and pre-pandemic periods. Regarding the type of dental trauma, two of the studies revealed no differences for the periods before and during the pandemic. This study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has not impacted the frequency or type of dental trauma compared to previous periods.

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the association of anthropometric measurements with endothelial function and arterial stiffness of eutrophic individuals and with overweight. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with individuals with body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 kg/m² and < 30 kg/m², low to intermediate global cardiovascular risk scores, and aged ≥ 18 and < 60 years. We assessed the sociodemographic data, anthropometric variables (body weight, height, circumferences of the waist [WC], neck [NC], hip [HC], sagittal abdominal diameter [SAD], [BMI], waist-to-hip ratio [WHR], and waist-to-height ratio [WHtR]), biochemical parameters (lipid profile and nitric oxide), endothelial function (flow-mediated dilation [FMD], by ultrasound), and arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity [PWV] and the amplification index [AIx@75] by oscillometry). Thirty-six individuals were included, 18 eutrophic and 18 with overweight, with a mean age of 37.5 ± 10.2 years, mostly at low cardiovascular risk (86.1%), female (80.6%), single (52.8%), employed with formal contracts (44.4%), and with over twelve years of education (88.9%). Results: The PWV presented positive and moderate correlation with the WC (r = 0.584; P = 0.001), WHR (r = 0.513; P = 0.001), and WHtR (r = 0.590; P = 0.001), and positive and low correlation with the NC (r = 0.372; P = 0.013) and SAD (r = 0.356; P = 0.033). Moreover, no anthropometric parameter presented a correlation with the AIx@75 or the FMD percentage in the total sample. Conclusion: Our findings show that in eutrophic individuals and with overweight the WC, WHR, WHtR, SAD, and NC were positively correlated with the PWV but not to the endothelial function in the overall sample. These are hypothesis-generating findings and they should be replicated in other studies.

ABSTRACT The use of ultra-coarse droplets for herbicide application reduces the risk of drift but may compromise the coverage and efficacy of the treatment. The objective of this work was to evaluate the use of ultra-coarse droplets, in different spray volumes, in the application of dicamba herbicide in association with glyphosate, for the control of weeds in two field trials. The first trial was conducted in a 5 x 2 factorial design, with five spray volumes (58, 72, 96, 144, and 177 L ha-1) and two air induction flat-fan spray tips (MUG 110015 - MagnoJet and TTI 110015 - Teejet). The control efficiency of Commelina benghalensis and the spray deposition on the target were evaluated by detecting a tracer using spectrophotometry. The second was conducted in a 2 x 2 factorial scheme, using two volumes (100 and 125 L ha-1) and two tips (MUG 11002 and TTI 11002). The control efficiency of Conyza spp. and fresh matter were evaluated. The different spray volumes and tips did not differ in relation to the deposition of the tracer. The use of ultra-coarse droplets was adequate for weed control. The TTI and MUG tips gave similar and adequate control performance starting at 96 L ha-1. Increasing the volume above 100 L ha-1 did not result in better control.

Resumo As Brachiaria sp contêm esporidesminas que podem ser oxidadas por lipoperoxidação e ocasionar estresse oxidativo. No presente estudo foram avaliados os efeitos de diferentes antioxidantes na lipoperoxidação dos eritrócitos de bovinos da raça Nelore, alimentados com feno de Brachiaria sp. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, em que 40 bovinos machos, inteiros, foram divididos, em cinco tratamentos (G1: controle - sem suplementação; G2: suplementação de selênio e vitamina E; G3: suplementação de zinco; G4: suplementação de selênio e G5: suplementação de vitamina E) e alocados em baias de confinamento, por 105 dias. As amostras de plasma heparinizado ou com ácido etilenodiamino tetra-acético (EDTA) foram obtidas a cada 28 dias para avaliação hematológica e de estresse oxidativo (0, 28 56, 84 e 105 dias). No eritrograma foi mensurado a contagem total de eritrócitos, a hemoglobina e o volume globular (VG). Para a avaliação do estresse oxidativo, com o objetivo de analisar as características da membrana do eritrócito foram determinadas as substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico (TBARS), glutationa total (GSH-T), glutationa peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) e superóxido dismutase (SOD). Os resultados demonstraram que independente do tratamento não houve estresse oxidativo durante o período do confinamento experimental e que a associação conjunta de selênio e vitamina E na dieta dos bovinos proporcionaram menor incidência de alterações deletérias sobre os eritrócitos.

Abstract Brachiaria sp contains sporidesmin that can be oxidized by lipoperoxidation and cause oxidative stress. In the present study we evaluated the effects of different antioxidants on lipoperoxidation of erythrocytes from Nelore cattle fed with Brachiaria sp hay. The experimental design was entirely randomized, in which 40 whole male cattle were divided into five treatments (G1: control - no supplementation; G2: selenium and vitamin E supplementation; G3: zinc supplementation; G4: selenium supplementation and G5: vitamin E supplementation) and allocated in feedlot pens for 105 days. The samples heparinized and withethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were obtained every 28 days for hematological and oxidative stress evaluation (0, 28 56, 84 and 105 days). In the erythrogram total erythrocyte count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit (Ht) were measured. For the evaluation of oxidative stress, in order to analyze the characteristics of the erythrocyte membrane, the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), total glutathione (GSH-T), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were determined. The results showed that regardless of the treatment there was no oxidative stress during the experimental confinement period and that the joint association of selenium and vitamin E in the bovine diet provided a lower incidence of deleterious alterations on erythrocytes.

ABSTRACT For the successful application of phytosanitary products, it is essential to understand the spraying process well. The present work aims to evaluate the spectrum and speed of the droplets produced by different spray nozzle models with air induction, working under different operating conditions. The experiment was conducted using an entirely randomized design with five repetitions in a 3 × 3 × 3 factor scheme that incorporates three nozzle models (ADIA, AIXR, and GA), three nominal flows (0.76, 1.14, and 1.51 L min−1), and three operating pressures (200, 300, and 400 kPa). The spectrum and speed of the droplets were determined directly using a real-time droplet analyzer based on high-resolution image analysis. The spray nozzle model interfered with the results. The ADIA promoted Dv0.5 (VMD) higher than AIXR and GA, reaching differences of up to 90%. The increase in pressure promoted a reduction in the droplet size; however, there was no well-defined behavior for the relationship between the flow rate and droplet size. The ADIA and AIXR gave rise to greater uniformity of the droplets in most of the evaluated conditions. The increase in pressure promoted an increase in the speed of the droplets. However, the effect of the nozzle model on this parameter was dependent on the flow.

Resumo Objetivou-se comparar a intensidade planejada pelos treinadores personalizados com a percebida por alunos no treinamento resistido. Participaram do estudo seis praticantes de treinamento resistido (4 homens e 2 mulheres; média de idade 33,0 ± 6,16 anos, 1,3 ± 0,55 anos treinando com acompanhamento) e dois treinadores personalizados (média de 32,0 ± 4,0 anos, pós-graduados, com experiência acima de cinco anos atuando como treinador personalizado. A comparação entre a intensidade planejada pelo treinador personalizado e a intensidade experienciada pelos alunos foi realizada através da aplicação da escala de percepção subjetiva do esforço (PSE). Previamente, ao início de cada treino, o treinador personalizado respondeu individualmente a PSE estimada para cada aluno naquela sessão de treinamento, e ao final de cada sessão, 30 minutos após seu término, esta mesma escala era respondida pelos alunos. Para a comparação entre a intensidade das sessões percebidas pelos alunos e a planejada pelos treinadores utilizamos as diferenças de médias estandardizadas, intervalos de confiança. Houve diferença substancial entre a PSE pretendida pelos treinadores personalizados e a experienciada pelos alunos no treinamento resistido. A intensidade percebida pelos praticantes foi maior do que a planejada pelos treinadores personalizados.

Abstract The present study aimed to compare the intensity planned by the Personal Trainers (PTs) with that perceived by subjects in resistance training. Six male and female practicing resistance training (4 males and 2 females with mean age 33.0 ± 6.16 years, 1.3 ± 0.55 years training with follow-up) and two PTs participated in the study (average 32.0 ± 4.0 years, postgraduates, with a five -year or more experience). The comparison between the intensity planned by the PT and the intensity experienced by the subjects was determined by the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Previously, at the beginning of each training, the PT should respond individually to the RPE estimated for each student in that training session. At the end of each session, 30 minutes after its completion, this same scale was answered by the subjects. To compare the intensity of the sessions perceived by the subjects and that planned by the PTs, we used descriptive statistics, standardized mean differences and their confidence intervals. Results have showed that subjects reported substantially higher intensities (small effect size) when compared to PTs. It has been concluded that the intensity experienced by the subjects was substantially higher than that planned by the PTs.

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the perception of users of a Specialized Care Service (SAE- Serviço de Assistência Especializada) in HIV/AIDS about their oral health. Method: qualitative research that used the techniques of participant observation and focal group. For the analysis of the material produced, categories of analysis, construction of dialogical map and identification of linguistic repertoires were used. Results: impacts arising from oral health problems such as: inability to eat properly, feeling ashamed due to tooth loss, inability to perform physical exercises and, as the main barrier to access to dental treatment, fear of exposure to practices of discrimination and prejudice. Final considerations: we need the implementation of policies of Permanent Education to all professionals involved in the care for this population, to ensure users’ rights, ensure qualified care, and create security and trust relationships with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, in access to services.

RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la percepción de los usuarios de un Servicio de Asistencia Especializada en VIH/SIDA sobre su salud bucal. Método: investigación cualitativa, con uso de las técnicas de observación participante y grupo focal. Para el análisis del material producido, se utilizaron categorías de análisis, construcción de mapa dialógico e identificación de repertorios lingüísticos. Resultados: se identificaron impactos provenientes de los problemas de salud bucal como: no puede alimentarse adecuadamente, sentimiento de vergüenza debido a la pérdida dental, incapacidad de realizar ejercicios físicos y, como principal barrera de acceso al tratamiento odontológico, el temor de exposición a prácticas de discriminación y prejuicio. Consideraciones finales: se necesita de la implementación de políticas de Educación Permanente a todos los profesionales involucrados en el cuidado a esta población, para atender a los derechos de los usuarios, garantizar atención calificada y crear relaciones de seguridad y confianza con los individuos viviendo con VIH/SIDA, en el acceso a los derechos mantenimiento.

RESUMO Objetivo: compreender a percepção de usuários de um Serviço de Assistência Especializada em HIV/Aids sobre sua saúde bucal. Método: pesquisa qualitativa, com uso das técnicas de observação participante e grupo focal. Para análise do material produzido, utilizaram-se categorias de análise, construção de mapa dialógico e identificação de repertórios linguísticos. Resultados: identificaram-se impactos advindos dos problemas de saúde bucal como: não conseguir alimentar-se adequadamente, sentimento de vergonha devido à perda dentária, incapacidade de realizar exercícios físicos e, como principal barreira de acesso ao tratamento odontológico, o receio de exposição a práticas de discriminação e preconceito. Considerações finais: necessita-se da implementação de políticas de Educação Permanente a todos os profissionais envolvidos no cuidado a esta população, para atender aos direitos dos usuários, garantir atendimento qualificado e criar relações de segurança e confiança com os indivíduos vivendo com HIV/Aids, no acesso aos serviços.

RESUMO Objetivo: compreender a percepção de usuários de um Serviço de Assistência Especializada em HIV/Aids sobre sua saúde bucal. Método: pesquisa qualitativa, com uso das técnicas de observação participante e grupo focal. Para análise do material produzido, utilizaram-se categorias de análise, construção de mapa dialógico e identificação de repertórios linguísticos. Resultados: identificaram-se impactos advindos dos problemas de saúde bucal como: não conseguir alimentar-se adequadamente, sentimento de vergonha devido à perda dentária, incapacidade de realizar exercícios físicos e, como principal barreira de acesso ao tratamento odontológico, o receio de exposição a práticas de discriminação e preconceito. Considerações finais: necessita-se da implementação de políticas de Educação Permanente a todos os profissionais envolvidos no cuidado a esta população, para atender aos direitos dos usuários, garantir atendimento qualificado e criar relações de segurança e confiança com os indivíduos vivendo com HIV/Aids, no acesso aos serviços.

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the perception of users of a Specialized Care Service (SAE- Serviço de Assistência Especializada) in HIV/AIDS about their oral health. Method: qualitative research that used the techniques of participant observation and focal group. For the analysis of the material produced, categories of analysis, construction of dialogical map and identification of linguistic repertoires were used. Results: impacts arising from oral health problems such as: inability to eat properly, feeling ashamed due to tooth loss, inability to perform physical exercises and, as the main barrier to access to dental treatment, fear of exposure to practices of discrimination and prejudice. Final considerations: we need the implementation of policies of Permanent Education to all professionals involved in the care for this population, to ensure users’ rights, ensure qualified care, and create security and trust relationships with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, in access to services.

RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la percepción de los usuarios de un Servicio de Asistencia Especializada en VIH/SIDA sobre su salud bucal. Método: investigación cualitativa, con uso de las técnicas de observación participante y grupo focal. Para el análisis del material producido, se utilizaron categorías de análisis, construcción de mapa dialógico e identificación de repertorios lingüísticos. Resultados: se identificaron impactos provenientes de los problemas de salud bucal como: no puede alimentarse adecuadamente, sentimiento de vergüenza debido a la pérdida dental, incapacidad de realizar ejercicios físicos y, como principal barrera de acceso al tratamiento odontológico, el temor de exposición a prácticas de discriminación y prejuicio. Consideraciones finales: se necesita de la implementación de políticas de Educación Permanente a todos los profesionales involucrados en el cuidado a esta población, para atender a los derechos de los usuarios, garantizar atención calificada y crear relaciones de seguridad y confianza con los individuos viviendo con VIH/SIDA, en el acceso a los derechos mantenimiento.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the spectrum and the velocity of droplets produced by nozzles with and without air induction, under different pressures and flow rates. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with five replications, in a factorial 2 x 3 x 3 (two spray nozzles, three flow rates and three operating pressures). The spray nozzles with and without air induction of the Hypro manufacturer (GA and VP) were evaluated, with nominal flow rates of 0.76; 1.14 and 1.51 L min-1 and pressures of 200, 300 and 400 kPa. The spectrum and velocity of the droplets were determined directly, using a Visisize Portable P15 (Oxford Lasers, Imaging Division). The pressure increases further reduction of the VMD and the relative amplitude, and increases the droplet velocity. The droplets generated by the spray nozzles with air induction showed on average amplitude 1.54 times higher than the droplets generated by spray nozzles without air induction. The droplet velocity showed little variation between the nozzles with and without air induction with the same pressure and flow rate, however, spray nozzles with larger flow rates and pressures produced droplets with higher velocities.

ABSTRACT Pesticide drift is an issue in modern farming, mainly for crops under constant spraying as soybeans. This study aimed at assessing drift and pest control for aerial applications in soybean crops. Hydraulic nozzles and rotary atomizers, regulated to a wide spectrum of droplet sizes, sprayed thiamethoxam plus lambda-cyhalothrin using an agricultural aircraft Ipanema 202A at volume rate of 20 L ha−1. Treatments consisted of testing two devices: a rotary cage atomizer (Micronair AU 5000) with blade angles of 65° for larger droplets, and with angle of 55° for smaller ones; and a set of adjustable nozzles (Stol model) with deflector angle of 90° for smaller droplets, and with angle of 30° for larger ones. Drift was evaluated through quantification of active ingredient, by means of liquid chromatography, on nylon strings set 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320 m downwind from the applied area. Control efficiency was measured by counting caterpillars and stinkbugs found five days after spray. Rotary atomizers produced lesser drift compared to adjustable nozzles at the designed setting. Furthermore, drift can be reduced through a suitable regulation of the devices, keeping an effective pest control.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the spectrum, the velocity and the potential drift risk of droplets sprayed by nozzles with and without air induction, with the addition of mineral oil to the spray solution. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with five replications; in a factorial model 2 × 2 (two spray nozzles and spray solution with and without mineral oil Assist®). Spray nozzles with and without air induction were evaluated, with nominal flow rate of 1.14 L min−1 and pressure of 300 kPa. The spectrum and the velocity of droplets were evaluated directly, using a droplet analyzer (VisiSize D30) in real time based on the analysis of high-resolution images. The drift potential was evaluated in an open circuit wind tunnel. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and comparison test. In general, the addition of mineral oil (1.5% V V−1) resulted in an increase in the velocity of droplets, reduced drift and more homogeneous droplet spectrum. Air induction nozzles promoted larger and less homogeneous droplets, but they little affected the velocity of the droplets. There is an inverse correlation between drift potential and volume median diameter (VMD), which indicates that VMD can be used to predict the behavior of drift risk.

RESUMO A presença de Meloidogyne enterolobii nas principais regiões de cultivo de goiabeira tem comprometido severamente a produção brasileira do fruto e estimulado o desenvolvimento de variedades resistentes para manejo eficiente do nematoide. O presente estudo teve como objetivos avaliar a penetração, o desenvolvimento, a reprodução e as respostas celulares induzidas por M. enterolobii nas raízes de quatro espécies do gênero Psidium (P. guajava ‘Paluma’, P. guineense, P. cattleyanume P. friedrichstalianum), provenientes do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma (BAG) do Centro de Pesquisa Agropecuária do Trópico Semiárido (Embrapa Semiárido), localizado em Petrolina-PE. Foram realizados três experimentos para a avaliação da penetração, desenvolvimento e reprodução do nematoide, e, ao final, realizadas análises histológicas. O nematoide penetrou indistintamente nas espécies resistentes e suscetíveis, mas apenas em ‘Paluma’ houve evolução dos juvenis vermiformes para as formas salsichoides e globosas, no experimento 1. No experimento 2, em todas as espécies, havia formas salsichoides do nematoide, porém, apenas em ‘Paluma’, elas chegaram a fêmeas adultas. No experimento 3, apenas ‘Paluma’ mostrou-se suscetível a M. enterolobii com fator de reprodução maior do que 1. As análises histológicasmostraram que, ao contrário de P. guajava, as demais espécies de Psidium apresentaram sítios de alimentação pouco desenvolvidos aos 20 dias após a inoculação.

ABSTRACT Meloidogyne enterolobii has severely compromised the main guava producing regions in Brazil, thereby stimulating the development of resistant varieties for efficient management of this nematode. This study aimed to assess the penetration, development, reproduction, and induced cellular responses of M. enterolobii in roots of four species of the genus Psidium (P. guajava‘Paluma’, P. guineense, P. cattleyanum, and P. friedrichstalianum) from the Active Germplasm Bank (BAG) of the Center for Agricultural Research of the Semi-arid Tropics (Embrapa Semi-arid) located in Petrolina, PE, Brazil. Three experiments were carried out to assess the penetration, development, and reproduction of the nematode and, subsequently, histological analyses were performed. Nematode penetrated indistinctly in both resistant and susceptible species, but only in ‘Paluma’ an evolution was observed from vermiform juveniles to “sausage” and globose forms in experiment 1. In experiment 2, all species presented “sausage” forms of nematode, but only in ‘Paluma’, these forms reached adult female stages. In experiment 3, only ‘Paluma’ was susceptible to M. enterolobii, with reproduction factor above unity. Histological analyses showed that, except for P. guajava, the other Psidium species presented poorly developed feeding sites at 20 days after inoculation.

RESUMO Foram realizados ensaios geofísicos, como caminhamento elétrico (arranjo dipolo-dipolo) com AB=MN=4 m, totalizando 1.024 m de perfis, e levantamento gravimétrico, totalizando 273 estações separadas de 4 em 4 m. Os valores máximos, mínimo, médio e desvio padrão da resistividade elétrica real em ohm.m foram, respectivamente: 35, 2.276, 432 e 344. Com relação às anomalias gravimétricas Bouguer, observou-se que a porção oriental é caracterizada por sinais com maiores amplitudes, em contraposição ao segmento ocidental, onde as mesmas são intermediárias a baixas, destacando-se valores mínimos entre as estações 0-44 m das linhas L4, L5 e L6. Detectou-se a presença de hidrocarboneto a 3 m de profundidade, nas linhas L8 e L9. Análises laboratoriais das amostras de solos e água apontaram valores PHAs que excedem os parâmetros estabelecidos pela resolução CONAMA nº 357/2005.

ABSTRACT The following geophysical essays were performed: DC resistivity survey (dipole-dipole array) with AB=MN=4 m, totaling 1.024 m of profiles, and a magnetometric survey, totaling 273 stations split every 4 m. The maximum, minimum, and average values, and the standard deviation of the actual resistivity in ohm.m were respectively: 35, 2,276, 432, and 344. Regarding the Bouguer gravity anomalies, it was observed that the eastern portion is characterized by signals with larger amplitudes, in contrast to the western segment, where these are intermediate to low, especially minimum values between stations 0-44 meters, from lines L4, L5 and L6. The presence of hydrocarbons was detected at a depth of 3 m in lines L8 and L9. Laboratory analysis of soil and water samples showed values of PHAs that exceed the parameters established by the CONAMA resolution nº 357/2005.

A construção do granito Lavras é analisada mediante integração de dados geológicos, geofísicos e estruturais originais e compilados, em consonância com a evolução do centro vulcano-plutônico. Esse centro engloba o complexo intrusivo Lavras do Sul e a sequência traquiandesítica da Formação Hilário (604 - 590 Ma), ambos formados em posição de antepaís durante o período pós-colisional da Orogênese Dom Feliciano, no oeste do Escudo Sul-riograndense. A análise de estruturas rúpteis e lineamentos magnéticos indica que o vulcanismo teve início próximo ao colapso dessa orogenia, condicionado por sistemas transtensivos dextrais NW-SE a WNW-ESE que invertem para sinistrais com o relaxamento tectônico. A formação do complexo intrusivo, principiando com a intrusão subvulcânica do monzonito Tapera no norte, acompanhou a inversão no regime de stress regional ao longo de zona de falha N70-75°W que o seciona. Ao final, ocorreu o posicionamento do granito Lavras no sul, o qual possui dimensões modestas (325 km³) e forma tabular (comprimento - L: espessura - E ≈ 3:1) afinando para sul, como deduzido dos dados gravimétricos. Dois domínios composicional-estruturais, equivalentes aos granitos magnesianos centrais (granodiorito e monzogranito) e os ferrosos da borda (sienogranito e feldspato alcalino granito), são definidos pela trama ASM (anisotropia de suscetibilidade magnética). Tais dados, aliados aos de estruturas rúpteis, apontam um plutonmulticíclico construído em dois eventos de ressurgência, envolvendo: (1) o lacólito central decorrente do alojamento do granodiorito sob a soleira de monzogranito; e (2) as intrusões anulares de granitos ferrosos, induzidas pela expansão do reservatório epizonal em razão da recarga com magmas máfico-ultramáficos lamprofíricos. O controle estrutural, a distribuição espacial e a associação com diques lamprofíricos corroboram o vínculo da mineralização aurífera com o último episódio de ressurgência em um centro vulcano-plutônico maduro.

Based on the integration of original and available geological, geophysical and structural data, we assess the construction of the Lavras granite in an evolving volcanoplutonic center. This center encompasses the Lavras do Sul intrusive complex and the Hilário trachyandesitic sequence (604 - 590 Ma), both formed in the western foreland setting during the post-collisional period of the Dom Feliciano Orogeny, Sul-riograndense Shield. Brittle structures and magnetic lineaments indicate the volcanic activity starting near the orogenic collapse, since it was initially controlled by NW-SE and WNW-ESE-striking dextral transtensive systems that inverted to sinistral during tectonic relaxation. The intrusive complex was formed from the north to the south, with emplacement of the Tapera monzonite and the Lavras granite respectively, following slip change along the N70-75°W fault zone cutting it across. The granite has moderate dimensions (325 km³) and a tabular shape (length - L: thickness - T ≈ 3:1) tapering to the south, as deduced from gravity data. AMS petrofabric (anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility) reinforces two compositional-structural domains in the center and in the border of this granite body, represented by the magnesian terms (granodiorite and monzogranite) and the ferroan ones (syenogranite and alkali feldspar granite) respectively. These data together with brittle structures point to a multistage pluton constructed in two resurgent episodes involving: (1) the central laccolith through the emplacement of granodiorite beneath the monzogranite sill; and (2) the annular intrusions of ferroan granites, induced by expansion of the high-level reservoir due to recharge with lamprophyric mafic-ultramafic magmas. Its structural control, spatial distribution and association with lamprophyric dykes attest the link of gold mineralization with the last resurgent episode in a mature volcanoplutonic center.

Objective: To analyze possible correlations among tubular dentine cement penetration, adhesiveness and apical leakage in fillings performed with gutta percha and an endodontic cement based on epoxy amine resin. Material and Methods: Sixty similar, extracted human mandibular central incisors were irrigated, instrumented and filled following the same protocol. First, apical leakage was quantified by fluid filtration tests. Then, these same specimens were sectioned for analysis of tubular dentine cement penetration and the middle thirds were submitted to push-out tests to analyze the adhesiveness of the fillings. Results: In brief, the means and standard deviations with a confidence interval of 95% were as follows: tubular dentine cement penetration (8.875±4.540), adhesiveness (4.441±2.683) and apical leakage (0.318±0.215). The data were confronted using the Pearson's test (P>0.05), and it was possible to prove that there was no correlation between (1) tubular dentine cement penetration and apical leakage (r2: 0.08276), (2) tubular dentine cement penetration and adhesiveness (r2: -0.2412) and (3) adhesiveness and apical leakage (r2: 0.1340). Conclusion: After analysis of these data, it could be observed that there exists no correlation among the variables analyzed in this study.