A randomized clinical trial about presence of pathogenic microflora and risk of peri-implantitis: comparison of two different types of implant-abutment connections [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this in vivo study was to evaluate two different types of implant-abutment connections: screwed connection and cemented connection, analyzing peri-implant bacteria microflora as well as other clinical parameters.
De Angelis, Francesca +5 more
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Inflammatory response to implantation of transparent nanocrystalline yttria-stabilized zirconia using a dorsal window chamber model. [PDF]
, 2016 The long-range goal of the windows to the brain (WttB) is to improve patient care by providing a technique for delivery and/or collection of light into/from the brain, on demand, over large areas, and on a chronically-recurring basis without the need for
Aguilar, Guillermo +4 more
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Widening use of dexamethasone implant for the treatment of macular edema [PDF]
, 2017 Sustained-release intravitreal 0.7 mg dexamethasone (DEX) implant is approved in Europe for the treatment of macular edema related to diabetic retinopathy, branch retinal vein occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, and non-infectious uveitis.
Avitabile T. +9 more
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Language skills of profoundly deaf children who received cochlear implants under 12 months of age: a preliminary study [PDF]
, 2008 Conclusion. This study demonstrated that children who receive a cochlear implant below the age of 2 years obtain higher mean receptive and expressive language scores than children implanted over the age of 2 years. Objective.
Bergeson-Dana, Tonya +4 more
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Release of VEGF from dental implant improves osteogenetic process: Preliminary in vitro tests [PDF]
, 2017 INTRODUCTION: During osseointegration process, the presence of an inflammatory event could negatively influence the proper osteogenetic ability of the implant surface.
Ferroni, Letizia +5 more
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Predoctoral Dental Students’ Perceptions of Dental Implant Training: Effect of Preclinical Simulation and Clinical Experience [PDF]
, 2017 The aims of this study were to assess 1) differences in perceptions of dental implant training between dental students who received didactic training alone (control group) and those who received didactic plus simulation training (test group); 2 ...
Bansal, Naveen K., Prasad, Soni
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Evaluation of laser bacterial anti-fouling of transparent nanocrystalline yttria-stabilized-zirconia cranial implant. [PDF]
, 2016 Background and objectiveThe development and feasibility of a novel nanocrystalline yttria-stabilized-zirconia (nc-YSZ) cranial implant has been recently established.
Aguilar, Guillermo +4 more
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Podoplanin immunopositive lymphatic vessels at the implant interface in a rat model of osteoporotic fractures [PDF]
, 2013 Insertion of bone substitution materials accelerates healing of osteoporotic fractures. Biodegradable materials are preferred for application in osteoporotic patients to avoid a second surgery for implant replacement. Degraded implant fragments are often
Alt, Volker +16 more
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A Technique for Duplicating a Fixed Complete Denture [PDF]
, 2008 The fixed implant prosthesis often requires repair due to fracture and/or wear of acrylic resin teeth. Repair of such a prosthesis, although simple, requires retaining the prosthesis to be revised in the laboratory.
Monaco, Jr., Edward A., Prasad, Soni
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Enhanced near infrared optical access to the brain with a transparent cranial implant and scalp optical clearing. [PDF]
, 2019 We report on the enhanced optical transmittance in the NIR wavelength range (900 to 2400 nm) offered by a transparent Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) implant coupled with optical clearing agents (OCAs).
Aguilar, Guillermo +6 more
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