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Effects of different frequencies of Er:YAG laser on the bonding properties of zirconia ceramic
The effects of Er:YAG laser with different frequencies on zirconia ceramic’s bonding properties were studied. In total, 42 Y-TZP (yttrium-stabilized...
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In vitro comparative study between adhesion forces obtained on zirconia ceramic micromechanically treated with femtosecond laser (1027 nm), carbon dioxide laser (10,600 nm), and aluminum-oxide particles
Conventional surface roughening treatments used for silica-based ceramics in order to improve subsequent adhesion become unreliable for zirconia...
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Repair bond strength of different CAD-CAM ceramics after various surface treatments combined with laser irradiation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments combined with laser irradiation on the shear bond strength of...
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Comparative Evaluation of Implants with Different Surface Treatments Placed in Human Edentulous Mandibles: A 1-Year Prospective Study
The aims of this study were to analyze prospectively and comparatively the peri-implant bone crest levels, bone density, stability and success rate...
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Fatigue behavior of zirconia with microgrooved surfaces produced using femtosecond laser
Femtosecond laser is a promising surface treatment tool for zirconia implant. In this study, the fatigue behavior of zirconia specimens with...
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Effect of femoral stem surface coating on clinical and radiographic outcomes of cementless primary total hip arthroplasty: a patient-matched retrospective study
PurposeThis study aims to determine whether changing the stem coating grants superior outcomes at a minimum follow-up of five years.
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Mixed-dust pneumoconiosis in a dental technician: a multidisciplinary diagnosis case report
BackgroundIn dental laboratories, exposure to crystalline silica can occur during procedures that generate suspended mineral dusts, e.g. dispersion...
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Biomaterials science and surface engineering strategies for dental peri-implantitis management
Peri-implantitis is a bacterial infection that causes soft tissue inflammatory lesions and alveolar bone resorption, ultimately resulting in implant...
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Unlocking the potential: laser surface modifications for titanium dental implants
The review critically evaluates the current state of studies investigating laser irradiation for modifying titanium surfaces to enhance the...
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New Trends and Criteria in the Minimally Invasive Esthetic Rehabilitation of Anterior Teeth
Purpose of ReviewThe armamentarium of dental materials for esthetic procedures has increased exponentially. Prefabricated veneers were introduced to...
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Tetrandrine slows the radiographic progression of progressive massive fibrosis in pneumoconiosis: a retrospective cohort study
ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the clinical effect of Tetrandrine (Tet) on progressive massive fibrosis (PMF) of pneumoconiosis.
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Microbiological Advances in Orthodontics: An Overview and Detailed Analysis of Temporary Anchorage Devices
Dental biofilm is the initiating factor of oral diseases, such as periodontitis and caries. Orthodontic treatment could alter the microbiome...
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Silica-based microencapsulation used in topical dermatologic applications
Microencapsulation has received extensive attention because of its various applications. Since its inception in the 1940s, this technology has been...
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Current Concepts in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Silicosis and Its Subtypes
Purpose of ReviewPneumoconiosis due to silicosis is still present due to modern industries such stone carving, garment industry, and road...
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Perioperative and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Synchronous Carotid Endarterectomy and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Single-Center Experience
IntroductionPatients requiring coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) can be managed with staged (CEA before CABG),...
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Pancoast tumor presenting with multiple joint pains: a case report
BackgroundPancoast tumors represent a unique subset of lung cancers wherein a primary neoplasm arises in the lung’s apex and invades the surrounding...
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Corrosion Features of Titanium Alloys in Dental Implants: A Systematic Review
BackgroundTitanium and its alloys are the gold standard for dental implants because of their unique combination of chemical, physical, and biological...
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TiNbSn stems with gradient changes of Young’s modulus and stiffness reduce stress shielding compared to the standard fit-and-fill stems
BackgroundThe difference between Young’s moduli of the femur and the stem causes stress shielding (SS). TiNbSn (TNS) stem has a low Young’s modulus...
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Mineralization and morphology of peri-implant bone around loaded and unloaded dental implants retrieved from the human mandible
PurposeLimited data is reported regarding the bone mineralization around dental implants in the first months from insertion. The study analyzed the...
