Thermally Actuated Soft Robotics
This review focuses on the recent development of thermally actuated soft robotics, highlighting the four major heating mechanisms, as well as structural designs, thermal management, material innovations, and emerging applications. A summary and outlook section present the current challenges of thermally actuated soft robots and the future directions to
Shuang Wu+2 more
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Use of alveolar distraction osteogenesis for anterior maxillary defect reconstruction
Alveolar osteogenic distraction (AOD) is a biological process through which new bone formation occurs between bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. This case report described the oral rehabilitation with dental implants of a
Cláudio Marcantonio+5 more
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Limitations on applying Peircean semeiotic. Biosemiotics as applied objective ethics and esthetics rather than semeiotic. [PDF]
This paper explores the critical conditions of such semiotic realism that is commonly presumed in the so-called Copenhagen interpretation of biosemiotics. The central task is to make basic biosemiotic concepts as clear as possible by applying C.S. Peirce’
Vehkavaara, Tommi
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Analysis of Abstracts Presented at the Prosthodontic Research Section of IADR General Sessions 2004–2005: Demographics, Publication Rates, and Factors Contributing to Publication [PDF]
Purpose: The purposes of this study were to describe the demographics of abstracts presented at the prosthodontics section of IADR General Sessions from 2004 to 2005, evaluate the publication rate of abstracts, and analyze the relationship between ...
Barao, Valentim A. R.+5 more
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Ceramics Surface Design by Laser Texturing: A Review on Structures and Functionalities
Laser surface texturing (LST) is a huge source for innovation in ceramics, as its versatility allows a swift production of very distinct functionalities for attaining high performances in several fields. This function‐oriented review gathers highly relevant applications of laser surface textured ceramics, from optical, thermal, electronic ...
Edna Silva+2 more
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A covalent interaction between La and Bi atoms in the intermetalloid f‐/p‐block cluster [(La@In2Bi11)2Bi2]6–, similar to but larger than that in XeF2, is revealed based on quantum chemistry and valence band X‐ray emission spectroscopy. Abstract Main goals of contemporary research in chemistry are to create new materials with unique properties and to ...
Harry Ramanantoanina+15 more
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THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATIONS REGARDING THE NEURO-MUSCULAR COMPONENT IN THE DYSFUNCTIONAL SYNDROME
The treatment of the stomatognat system dysfunction is a complex one and depends on the diagnosis and symptomatology to each case.The aim of this study is to identify the clinical signs of muscle in the dysfunctional syndrome and also the type of ...
Alice-Arina Ciocan-Pendefunda+3 more
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Enhanced aesthetics with all ceramics restoration
The demand for the dentist to achieve excellence in esthetics and function has driven modern advances in materials and restoration fabrication. The development of various casting alloys and precise casting systems has contributed to the successful use of
Sanjna Nayar+2 more
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An unusual endodontic complication following crown lengthening surgery: A Case Report
A gummy smile is a form of excessive gingival display when smiling. The excessive gingival display due to altered eruption is likely to benefit from crown lengthening surgery in order to restore the esthetic smile.
Tong Wah Lim, Teng Kai Ong
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Esthetic aspect of radiology [PDF]
We told the patient the diagnosis. The patient said nothing. We explained some essential details. The patient said nothing. We showed him several details on the images. The patient said nothing. We asked the patient whether he understood the explanations. The patient said nothing.
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