Results 41 to 50 of about 93,112 (390)
Friction in metal-on-metal total disc arthroplasty: effect of ball radius [PDF]
, 2012 Total Disc Arthroplasty (TDA) can be used to replace a degenerated intervertebral disc in the spine. There are different designs of prosthetic discs, but one of the most common is a ball-and-socket combination.
Hukins, DWL +3 more
core +1 more source
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Dental implants have been essential to the therapy of patients who are partially edentulous. Aim: Clinical evaluation of the long-term survival and success rates of different types of implant-supported prostheses.
Madhu Ranjan +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Managing maxillary proclination with novel designed angulated implants
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2017 Implant-supported removable dental prostheses may be supported by a variety of splinted (bar and clip) attachment systems or nonsplinted abutment-based attachments (ball, magnets, and resilient stud attachments such as locators [Zest Anchors], ERA ...
Swati Ahuja +3 more
doaj +1 more source
A New Surgical Approach for Direct Acoustic Cochlear Implant: A Temporal Bone Study [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2016 Objectives The direct acoustic cochlear implant (DACI) is among the latest developments in the field of implantable acoustic prostheses. The surgical procedure requires a mastoidectomy and a posterior-inferior tympanotomy, with access to the facial ...
Luca Bruschini +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Wear Tests of a Potential Biolubricant for Orthopedic Biopolymers [PDF]
, 2015 Most wear testing of orthopedic implant materials is undertaken with dilute bovine serum used as the lubricant. However, dilute bovine serum is different to the synovial fluid in which natural and artificial joints must operate. As part of a search for a
Black +6 more
core +2 more sources
Visual Prostheses: Technological and Socioeconomic Challenges
Engineering, 2015 Visual prostheses are now entering the clinical marketplace. Such prostheses were originally targeted for patients suffering from blindness through retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
John B. Troy
doaj +1 more source
SPORTS ACTIVITY AND HIP, KNEE, SHOULDER AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ARTHROPLASTIES [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2018 The success of joint replacement surgery has been responsible for raising patients' expectations regarding the procedure. Many of these procedures are currently designed not only to relive the pain caused by arthrosis, but also to enable patients to ...
Diogo Lino Moura +1 more
doaj +2 more sources
Mechanical Behavior and Failure Analysis of Prosthetic Retaining Screws after Long‐term Use In Vivo. Part 1: Characterization of Adhesive Wear and Structure of Retaining Screws [PDF]
, 2007 Purpose: The general aim of this study and those presented in Parts 2–4 of this series was to characterize the structure, properties, wear, and fracture of prosthetic retaining screws in fixed detachable hybrid prostheses after long‐term use in vivo ...
Al Jabbari, Youssef S. +4 more
core +1 more source
Implant Treatment in the Predoctoral Clinic: A Retrospective Database Study of 1091 Patients [PDF]
, 2016 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
core +2 more sources
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs) are investigated for bone regeneration given their remarkable structural and functional properties. MBGNs are functionalized with Mn and Cu and incorporated with quercetin, a natural flavonoid exhibiting antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Giovanni Lo Bello +5 more
wiley +1 more source