The Spot‐Dam Technique: A Protocol for Adhesive Cementation of BOPT Crowns
ABSTRACT Objective The Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (BOPT) uses vertical tooth preparation without a defined finish line, guided by provisional restorations to shape the gingival emergence profile. Subgingival crown margins inherent to BOPT increase the risk of residual cement and soft‐tissue trauma during adhesive cementation.
Maria Giolanta Liaropoulou +4 more
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Test-Retest Reliability of the Triangle Completion Test. [PDF]
Sattah NG +4 more
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Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the effect of thermocycling and three different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a novel photopolymer intended for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic dental prostheses using PolyJet 3D printing.
Francisco X. Azpiazu‐Flores +4 more
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Test-Retest Reliability and Validity of a Sums-of-Gaussians-Based Markerless Motion Capture System for Human Lower-Limb Gait Kinematics. [PDF]
Shou Y +7 more
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ABSTRACT Objective This research examined how self‐regulatory orientations—promotion focus (growth) and prevention focus (security)—influence individuals' evaluation of their own desirable traits and their pursuit of highly desirable romantic partners.
Eileen Z. Wu +2 more
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Reliability of a pressure pain threshold protocol: secondary analysis of a longitudinal trial with cluster randomization. [PDF]
Aguila-Humeres P, Leppe-Zamora J.
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ABSTRACT Aim This study reviewed the nutritional status, feeding skills, safety, and management of patients with Rett syndrome during childhood and adolescence. Method Retrospective chart review of 103 females with classical Rett syndrome, aged ≤ 18 years, attending a Rett syndrome Multidisciplinary Management clinic in a tertiary hospital from 2000 to
Susan Thompson +3 more
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Psychometric evaluation of the Albanian version of the Neck Disability Index in a large cohort of patients with cervical pain. [PDF]
Zeqiri E, Todri J, Lena O.
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A Principled Framework for Mendelian Randomization in Oral Health Research
This methodological article provides a clear and accessible overview of Mendelian randomization for oral health researchers, emphasizing the core assumptions needed for credible causal inference. Focusing on applications in oral health, particularly periodontitis, it highlights both the strengths and limitations of the study design in order to support ...
Nasir Z. Bashir +5 more
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Intra- and inter-rater reliability of goniometric head posture measurement in patients with neck pain and hamstring tightness. [PDF]
Baig AAM +4 more
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