Measurements were made from different landmarks of the superior and inferior alveolar arches in 197 skulls and in 243 mandibles. The data were divided into four groups: 2-5 years old(only deciduous teeth in occlusion); 6-12 years old(first permanent molars in occlusion, but not second molars); 12-17 years old (second permanent molars in occlusion, but not third molars); adults (third molars in occlusion, not including the aged). The results from the observation of the adult specimens are as follows:The indices of alveolar arches are about 118.2 in maxilla; 77.6 in mandible.The average distances from Prosthion (incision in mandible) to Canine point are 19.6mm (left side), 19.8mm (right side) in maxilla; 13.8mm (left side), 14.0mm (right side) in mandible.The distances from canine point to ectomolare (the lateral most margin of the al veolar cavities of second molars in maxilla; of third molars in mandible) are about 33.7mm (left and right sides) in maxilla; 43.7mm (left side), 44.5mm (right side). in mandible.The convergence distance of alveolar arches is 42.9mm in maxilla; 26.4mm in mandible and the convergence angle is 51.5? in mandible; 43.1? in maxilla.It was found that most of the superior and inferior alveolar arches were asymmetrical, the percentages of asymmetry being 82.2 in maxilla and 67.0 in mandible of adults.

Objective:To study the residual stress distribution through the thickness of bilayered dental ceramic subjected to thermal stress, in order to improve the restoration. Methods: The finite element model of bilayered dental ceramic was set up based on International Organization for Standardization(ISO) 96936:1999. The residual stresses were calculated in viscoelastic and elastic phases during cooling of dental ceramic to analyze the residual stress distribution. Results: The deformation of core was greater than the veneer ceramics during the cooling period of dental ceramic. The residual stress increased with the decreasing of the temperature approaching the interface of core and veneer ceramics. But it decreased with the increasing of the thickness of veneer ceramics.Conclusion: Thermal compatibility of core and veneer ceramics is very important to the residual stress distribution in the bilayered dental ceramic, which may benefit to All-ceramic restorations. The viscoelastic behavior of ceramic should be taken into account in the thermal compatibility.

Objective To establish gas chromatography for determining the contents of borneol in aqueous humor and perfusate of rabbit cornea.Methods Naphthalene was used as the internal standard,samples were extracted by ethyl acetate and the chromatographic procedure was carried out in OV-1701 capillary column.The parameters were set as follows:Inject Temp,210 ℃;Oven Temp,30 ℃;FID Temp,250 ℃;Carrier gas:Nitrogen,3.0psi;Hydrogen,45 ml/min;Air,450 ml/min;split ratio,10:1.Results Borneol and isoborneol were well separated from other components.Borneol and isoborneol had an good linearity in the rang of 0.2～20 ?g/ml,R2 was 0.9953 for borneol and 0.9902 for isoborneol;and the intra-day and inter-day RSD were less than 9.68 %and 12.60 %respectively.Conclusion The method is simple and precise,and can be used for determining borneol in ophthalmological preparation.

Objective To establish a new method for determination of copper, nickel, silver, lead, cadmium and mercury in water with solid phase extraction followed by rapid high performance liquid chromatography. Methods The copper, nickel, silver, lead, cadmium and mercury ions were pre-column derived by tera-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)-porphine (T4-DMAPP). These chelates were enriched by solid phase extraction with C18 cartridge and the 100 times enriched products of were obtained. The chelates were separated on a ZORBAX Stable Bound (4.6 mm?50 mm, 1.8 ?m) by gradient elution with methanol and THF as mobile phase at a flow rate of 2.0 ml/min and detected with photodiode array detector from 350-600 nm. Results The detection limits of nickel, copper, silver, lead, cadmium, and mercury were 3, 2, 4, 3, 1.5 and 3 ng/L respectively, the recovery rates were 92%-104%, relative standard deviations were 2.8%-3.5%. Conclusion This method can be applied to the determination of nickel, copper, silver, lead, cadmium, and mercury in water with good results.

Purpose:To investigate effect on bcl-2 and bax expression in apoptic PGCl_(3) cells and to study the mechanism of apoptosis of PGCl_(3) cells induced by death associated protein kinase(DAPK).Methods:Eukaryotic express vector pcDNA3.1-DAPK was tranfected into High-metastasis Non-small Lung Cancer Cell PGCl_(3).Changes of bcl2 and bax expression were detected with RT-PCR.Phospharation of Bcl-2 was examined with Westernblotting.Results:It was demonstrated that bcl-2 expression was down regulated,but bax expression did not change in apoptosis of PGCl_(3) cells induced by DAPK.Level of Phospharation of Bcl-2 increased.Conclusions:Apoptosis of PGCl_(3) cells induced by over-expression of DAPK may be associated with down regulating of bcl-2 expressio and increase of phospharation of Bcl-2.

Objective To detect the clinical characters and the classification of the congenital retinal vascular anomalies. Methods Nine cases (12 eyes) of congenital retinal vascular anomalies were exa- mined by ocular examination and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), in which 3 cases (4 eyes) were examined by indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) simultaneously. Results The congenital retinal vascular anomalies were located at the posterior pole in 8 cases (10 eyes), and extended to peripheral retina in 1 case (2 eyes). Congenital retinal vascular anomalies were classified as follows: congenital retinal macrovessel (1 case, 1 eye); congenital retinal arteriolar tortuosity (2 cases, 3 eyes); inherited retinal venous beading (1 case, 2 eyes); and congenital prepapillary vascular loops (5 cases, 6 eyes). Four cases (5 eyes) were associated with spontaneous hemorrhage induced by physical exertion (Valsalva maneuver). Conclusion Most of the congenital retinal anomalies are located at the posterior pole, involving arteries and veins, and can be associated with spontaneous hemorrhage induced by Valsalva maneuver.

Objective:To investigate the oral Candida albicans(CA)distribution in Uyghur children and to explore the gene type of CA in the children with high caries.Methods:The oral CA of 144 Uyghur children aged 3 -5 years was detected and identified by CHROMagar Candida medium culture,biochemical identification and PCR respectively.Gene type in 25 samples of high caries was de-tected by PCR25r-genotyping.Results:CA was found in 35(24.3%)of the children,and 25 of them with high caries.The gene type of CA was divided into type A,B and C,A was the major(72.0%).Conclusion:Oral Candida albicans may be related to childhood caries of Uygur population.Candida albicans with genotype A may be more cariogenic in Uygur children.

Whether the sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastasis has important clinical significance for the therapy and prognosis of tumor. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has became the most accurate clinical method to confirm the status of sentinel lymph node. And the key of the success of SLNB is the localization of SLN. The methods used to locate SLN mainly are blue dye tracer method, radionuclide tracer technique, blue dye tracer method combined with radionuclide tracer technique, indirect lymphography, NIR imaging, and photoacoustic imaging. This article demonstrates the principle, application method and contrast agents of the indirect lymphography and the application in head and neck tumor.
Contrast Media ; Head and Neck Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Lymphography ; Prognosis ; Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Objective To clarify PET image characteristic of spongiform leukoencephalopathy from heroin vapor inhalation and evaluate PET in the dignosis of the disease. Methods 18 F-FDG PET was performed in six patients with spongiform leukoencephalopathy from heroin vapor inhalation. They developed progressive cerebellar ataxia ,dysarthria and unresponsive in different degree respectively.They were a known drug abuser and had a history of heroin use for 1～3 years.Abstinence of heroin was performed from 1.5 to 3 months in the 2 patients .It was known that they took their heroin not by injection but by inhalation of heated heroin vapours,a method known as "chasing the dragon".Brain CT and MRI revealed some characteristics in all patients. Needle biopsy (n=2) was performed and pathological examination proved spongiform degeneration in the white matter. 13 N-ammonia PET was performed in 1 of 6 patients after 24 hours.Results Brain 18 F-FDG PET revealed bilateral and symmetrical 18 F-FDG accumulation decrease or defect areas invoving the internal capsule behind limb ,cerebral occipital lobes ,and cerebellar hemispheres(cerebellar white matter was severely involved).Brain 13 N-ammonia PET imaging demonstrated abnormal areas of decreased accumulation in the bilateral frontal lobes, bilateral temporal lobes , bilateral occipital lobes, bilateral cerebellar cortex and no 13 N-ammonia accumulation in the bilateral internal capsule behind limb and cerebellar white matter in 1 of 6 patients. The region of the lesion was larger than 18 F-FDG PET imaging in the same patient. Conclusion Spongiform leukoencephalopathy from heroin vapor inhalation has some characteristics on PET ,which are helpful for the diagnosis when combined addictive history.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of low-volume TURP on patients with BPH. Methods A total of 76 high-risk patients with BPH were treated with either standard TURP (Group 1,n=39) or low-volume TURP(Group 2,n=37).The operative duration,blood loss,postoperative irrigation time,IPSS,Qmax,postvoid urine residual volume (PURV) were comparatively evaluated. Results In Groups 1 and 2,the operation durations were (67.5?18.2)min and (16.4?3.5)min (P= 0.011);blood loss,(158.4?47.3)ml and (54.7?25.2)ml (P=0.013);postoperative irrigation time (4.9?1.8)d and (1.3?0.5)d (P=0.029);IPSS change (19.3?7.6) and (15.3?9.7)(P=0.46);Qmax (13.4?8.8)ml/s and (11.7?9.1)ml/s (P=0.79);PURV (134.9?68.6)ml and (163.8? 94.5)ml (P=0.17) respectively.31 cases in Group 2 (low-volume TURP) were followed up for 2 to 18 months (mean,10 months) with satisfactory results. Conclusions The low-volume TURP is effective and characterized by shorter operative duration,minimal-invasion and better tolerance for the high-risk patients with BPH.