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Introduction: the purpose of this study was to assess the mechanical behavior of lithium disilicate, alumina, and zirconia-based ceramic restorations, as well as metal-ceramic restorations, under static and dynamic load, in an upper anterior fixed site.
Federico Latorre-Correa +3 more
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Come vestono i gigli del campo: trasformazioni dell'immaginario floreale nei primi secoli cristiani
The essay analyses the debate about use of flowers in the Early Christianity identifying two principal attitudes of the Fathers of the Church. Initially there is a negative attitude towards flowers that is related with the critique of the pagan idolatry (
Graziano Lingua
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Fracture resistance of zirconia-composite veneered crowns in comparison with zirconia-porcelain crowns. [PDF]
The objectives were to evaluate the fracture resistance and stress concentration in zirconia/composite veneered crowns in comparison to zirconia/porcelain crowns using occlusal fracture resistance and by stress analysis using finite element analysis ...
Alsadon, O. +4 more
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Tree size and herbivory determine below-canopy grass quality and species composition in savannahs [PDF]
Large single-standing trees are rapidly declining in savannahs, ecosystems supporting a high diversity of large herbivorous mammals. Savannah trees are important as they support both a unique flora and fauna.
Grant, C.C., Jeltsch, F., Treydte, A.C.
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Comparative analysis of stress and deformation distribution in implant supported telescopic systems made of different materials [PDF]
Background/Aim. In implant prosthetics, there is an increasing use of materials that, with their mechanical characteristics, can alleviate the negative consequences of implant stress.
Bojović Milan +2 more
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A tooth preparation technique in fixed prosthodontics for students and neophyte dentists [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate a novel technique of tooth preparation in fixed prosthodontics suitable for dental students and neophyte dentists.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-four dental students of the sixth-year class were recruited to verify
Brauner, Edoardo +5 more
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A Systematic Review of Recall Regimen and Maintenance Regimen of Patients with Dental Restorations. Part 2: Implant-Borne Restorations [PDF]
Purpose To evaluate the current scientific evidence on patient recall and maintenance of implant-supported restorations, to standardize patient care regimens and improve maintenance of oral health. An additional purpose was to examine areas of deficiency
Bidra, Avinash S. +10 more
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The study aimed to investigate the effects of airborne-particle abrasion (APA) and 10-methacryloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (10-MDP primer) surface treatments on the fracture load of thin zirconia crowns made from 3Y-TZP and 5Y-PSZ zirconia. Eighty full-
Ruwaida Z. Alshali +8 more
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Background To assess marginal fit and fracture resistance of CAD/CAM glass ceramic occlusal veneers with different preparation designs. Methods First premolar typodont maxillary was chosen. Standard IPS E.max CAD occlusal veneer preparations were carried
Suad M. Hassan +5 more
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Segmentation and classification of individual tree crowns [PDF]
By segmentation and classification of individual tree crowns in high spatial resolution aerial images, information about the forest can be automatically extracted.
Erikson, Mats
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