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Self-selection and risk sharing in a modern world of life-long annuities [PDF]

, 2018
Communicating a pension product well is as important as optimising the financial value. In a recent study, we showed that up to 80% of the value of a pension lump sum could be lost if customer communication failed.
Gerrard, R. J. G., Hiabu, M., Kyriakou, I., Nielsen, J. P.   +3 more
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An in vitro Survey on the Effect of Six Commercial Brands of Phosphoric Acid on the Micro-shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin to Enamel [PDF]

Journal of Dentistry
Statement of the Problem: One of the most important factors in the clinical longevity of composite resin restorations is proper adhesion, which is achieved using phosphoric acid.
Faeze Jamali Zavare, Mahsa Sheikholeslamian, Saber Kazemi, Amir Ghasemi, Narges Panahandeh, Mina Yazdizadeh, Elham Zanguei   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modeling Longevity Risk using Extreme Value Theory: An Empirical Investigation using Portuguese and Spanish Population Data [PDF]

, 2012
Extreme value theory (EVT) provides a framework to formalize the study of behaviour in the tails of a distribution. In this paper we use EVT to model the statistical behaviour of mortality rates over a given high threshold age and to estimate the ...
Bravo, Jorge, Real, Pedro
core  

Strontium Incorporating Hypochlorous Acid as a Novel Conditioner for Improvement of Self‐Etch Adhesive Dentin Bond Performance

Natural Sciences
We developed a novel strontium‐incorporating hypochlorous acid (Sr/HOCl) conditioner to improve dental adhesive performance. Human dentin surfaces were pretreated with four protocols: untreated control, pure HOCl, HOCl with subsequent application of ...
Kittisak Sanon, Masatoshi Nakajima, Noriko Hiraishi, Takahiro Wada, Takashi Hatayama, Junji Tagami, Keiichi Hosaka, Yasushi Shimada   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

NDC v FDC: Pros, cons and replication [PDF]

This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of non-financial defined contribution (NDC) pension plans relative to financial defined contribution (FDC) pension plans.
Blake, David
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Effect of a novel mesh design and the sandblasting technique on the bond strength of computer-designed and three-dimension laser printed resin bonded bridges: an in vitro study

Scientific Reports
Resin-bonded bridges (RBBs) are a minimally invasive and aesthetically pleasing treatment modality. However, their frequent failure has posed challenges for both dental professionals and patients.
Mariam Diab, Mawia Karkoutly, Shaza kanout, Jihad Abou Nassar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bond Strength and Failure Behavior at the Post–Core Interface of Prefabricated Metal Posts Associated with Surface Treatment and Core Composite Polymerization Mode: An In Vitro Study

Applied Sciences
Background: Post–core bonding plays a critical role in restoration longevity, and both the post surface treatment and core composite polymerization mode may influence interfacial performance.
Zeynep Irkeç, Ayben Şentürk
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of adhesive-composite application modalities on their bonding to tooth structure and resistance of the performed restorations to failure

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2018
Background/purpose: The longevity of bonded composite restorations could be affected by the utilized adhesive-composite application techniques. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the influence of adhesive-composite application modalities on their ...
Khalid M. Abdelaziz, Ahmed A. Saleh
doaj   +1 more source

Dentin-bonding agents. tooth, deciduous. longevity. composite resins. dental restoration failure [PDF]

, 2023
Larissa D'Olanda Gindri
openalex  

Longevity Risk and Natural Hedge Potential in Portfolios Of Life Insurance Products: The Effect of Investment Risk [PDF]

Payments of life insurance products depend on the uncertain future evolution of survival probabilities. This uncertainty is referred to as longevity risk.
De Waegenaere, A.M.B., Melenberg, B., Stevens, R.S.P.   +2 more
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