Assessment of the biomechanical performance of digitally manufactured space maintainers: a finite element analysis [PDF]
Scientific ReportsBackground The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of band and loop space maintainers, fabricated using digital technologies, and the luting cements used for their fixation, on mesio-distal tooth movement using the Finite Element Analysis method.
Meltem Karahan +4 more
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Application of polyetheretherketone temporal muscle prostheses for temporal hollowing following cranioplasty [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyBackgroundDecompressive craniectomy is an effective intervention for refractory intracranial hypertension. However, subsequent cranioplasty, though technically less demanding, is associated with a non-negligible incidence of complications.
Xiaoyu Yang +4 more
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Effect of Interbody Composition on the Development of Pseudarthrosis Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2023 Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Purpose To determine if polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or titanium alloy cages increase the rate of pseudarthrosis development or revision surgery rate compared with structural allograft following anterior cervical ...
Nicholas D’Antonio +12 more
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Influence of Nanocermic on Some Properties of Polyetheretherketone Based Biocomposites [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2020 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) materials belong to a group of high-performance thermoplastic polymers thermoplastic that has been proposed as a substitute for metals in biomaterials.
Alaa Mohammed +2 more
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Comparison Between 3-Dimensional-Printed Titanium and Polyetheretherketone Cages: 1-Year Outcome After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion [PDF]
Neurospine, 2022 Objective Three-dimensional (3D)-printed titanium implants have been developed recently, but the utility is not yet proven. The aim of this study was to compare 3D-printed titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants after minimally invasive ...
Do-Yeon Kim +2 more
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Dosimetric evaluation of rectal dose in HDR intracavitary brachytherapy of cervix [PDF]
World Cancer Research Journal, 2023 Objective: In the majority of commercially available treatment planning systems used for high-dose rate brachytherapy have TG-43 formalism for dose calculation. This formalism overlooks the heterogeneities present in the patient for dose calculation. The
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 Infection of the bone is a difficult problem in orthopedic diseases. The key and basis of the treatment of bone infection is the effective control of local infection, as well as the elimination of infection focus and dead cavities. The most commonly used
Ziyi Zhang +5 more
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Evaluation of Cytocompatibility of PEEK-Based Composites as a Function of Manufacturing Processes
Bioengineering, 2023 The biocompatible polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a suitable candidate to be part of potential all-polymer total joint replacements, provided its use is associated with better osseointegration, mechanical performance, and wear resistance.
Jorge Gil-Albarova +5 more
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PEEK and Hyaluronan-Based 3D Printed Structures: Promising Combination to Improve Bone Regeneration
Molecules, 2022 Hybrid bone substitute made up of a 3D printed polyetheretherketone (PEEK) scaffold coated with methacrylated hyaluronic acid (MeHA)-hydroxyapatite (HAp) hydrogel is the objective of the present work.
Letizia Ferroni +7 more
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 BackgroundTo compare the incidence of complications and constructive effects of cranioplasty with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium mesh after decompressive craniectomy, and to further explore potential risk factors of postoperative and post ...
Shun Yao +13 more
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