OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety of an ozone gas device designed for use in dentistry. METHODS Two commercially available ozone applicators, Ozi-cure and HealOzone were used in a clinical simulation using a phantom head while recordings of ozone levels were made in pharyngeal and nasal regions of the patient and near the mouth of the operator. Clinical simulations included ozone application ...

Based on the experimental work of a refrigerator compressor with soft suction structures, the new soft suction structures were put forward. The performance of the compressor and the frequency properties of noise were also studied by means of tests. The results showed that these structures could reduce the noise of compressor. The main experiments included refrigeration capacity, COP, vibration,...

Recent research suggests that the resurgence of bed bugs in the U.S. has occurred at an alarming rate. Assumptions have been made that socioeconomic status is not associated with the prevalence of bed bug infestations. Little information is available at the local level, however, about the prevalence of bed bugs in private homes. The authors' pilot study aimed to identify prevalence, knowledge, ...

An experimental study was conduct to suppress the vortex shedding from a circular cylinder by using a suction flow control method. The suction flow control was accomplished using two suction holes located on the test cylinder model at an angle of 90.0 degrees in relation to the oncoming flow direction. In addition to measuring the pressure distributions around the test model, a high-resolution ...

Construction of complete dentures with adequate retention is a complex procedure. Various techniques have been tried to improve the retention of dentures. Use of suction cup in maxillary denture is one of the techniques to improve retention. Suction cup provides retention and stability by inducing negative pressure on the mucosal surface. Palatal Suction cups which provide high retention are no...

INTRODUCTION Rigid endoscopes, now available in varying angles (ranging from 0° to 20°), have given otolaryngologists unparalleled visualization of the paranasal sinuses. However, visualization without proper instrumentation to access difficult-to-reach areas can make sinus treatment frustrating and ineffective. Suction access to different areas within the nose and sinuses is not a straightforw...

In this study, we aim to develop a narrow-diameter and long-bore device for minimally invasive surgery that achieves the simultaneous cutting and suction of body tissue such as the diseased part of an organ. In this paper, we propose a screw made of a thin metal plate, and we developed a prototype device using this screw. For smooth operation, the suction performance must be superior to the cut...

OBJECTIVES The inflammatory response after cardiac surgery is characterized by a profound release of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Recent data suggest that the balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines is of greater importance than the absolute levels. Retransfusion of unwashed cardiotomy suction blood contributes to the inflammatory response, but the balance between pro- and...