Descriptive Anatomy and Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of the Skull of the Early Tetrapod Acanthostega gunnari Jarvik, 1952 [PDF]
The early tetrapod Acanthostega gunnari is an iconic fossil taxon exhibiting skeletal morphology reflecting the transition of vertebrates from water onto land. Computed tomography data of two Acanthostega skulls was segmented using visualization software
Chan, HL +5 more
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Modeling of structural and functional disorders of connective tissue of periodontal rats
The purpose is to study the structural and functional state of the connective tissue of the periodontal rats under the conditions of periodontitis modeling by the administration of lidase.
V. N. Gorokhivsky +2 more
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Pararhabdodon Isonensis and Tsintaosaurus Spinorhinus: A New Clade of Lambeosaurine Hadrosaurids from Eurasia [PDF]
We present new anatomical information showing that Koutalisaurus kohlerorum, from the Maastrichtian of Lleida Province, northeastern Spain, is most probably the junior synonym of Pararhabdodon isonensis from the same region.
Prieto-Marquez, Aalbert +1 more
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Immediate loading in edentulous maxilla – A case report [PDF]
The main objective of inserting dental implants in various clinical situations is to avoid mobile prosthetic restorations or to obtain a better stability.
Bogdan Mihai Gălbinaşu +2 more
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Saprophytic molds such as Mucor, Rhizopus, and Absidia cause mucormycosis, a fungal infection. These saprophytic fungi are common in the environment and have a strong proclivity for invading major blood arteries, causing tissue ischemia, necrosis, and ...
Ayyaswamy Indira Aswin +3 more
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Survival of dental implants in patients with oral cancer treated by surgery and radiotherapy: a retrospective study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the survival of dental implants placed after ablative surgery, in patients affected by oral cancer treated with or without radiotherapy.
A Agresti +37 more
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The oldest known snakes from the Middle Jurassic-Lower Cretaceous provide insights on snake evolution [PDF]
The previous oldest known fossil snakes date from ∼100 million year old sediments (Upper Cretaceous) and are both morphologically and phylogenetically diverse, indicating that snakes underwent a much earlier origin and adaptive radiation.
Apesteguía, Sebastián +3 more
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The effect of smoking on survival and bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface: a 2-year retrospective analysis of 1106 implants placed in daily practice [PDF]
Aim: To compare survival and peri-implant bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface in smokers and nonsmokers. Materials and Methods: Patient files of all patients referred for implant treatment from November 2004 to 2007 were scrutinized.
Collaert, Bruno +5 more
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Implant Treatment in the Predoctoral Clinic: A Retrospective Database Study of 1091 Patients [PDF]
Purpose: This retrospective study was conducted at the Marquette University School of Dentistry to (1) characterize the implant patient population in a predoctoral clinic, (2) describe the implants inserted, and (3) provide information on implant ...
Bansal, Naveen K. +5 more
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Peripheral Osteoma of the Palate: Report of a Case and Review of Literature [PDF]
Osteomas are benign osteogenic lesions with very slow growth, which may arise from proliferation of either cancellous or compact bone. Peripheral osteomas of maxilla are relatively rare.
Weihsin Hu +4 more
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