Performance of the resurfaced hip. Part 2: the influence of prosthesis stem design on remodelling and fracture of the femoral neck [PDF]
Hip resurfacing is a popular treatment for osteoarthritis in young, active patients. Previous studies have shown that occasional failures – femoral neck fracture and implant loosening, possibly associated with bone adaptation – are affected by prosthesis
Browne, M +11 more
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The effect of wrist splint on grasp strength in patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome
Introduction: carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common causes of wrist pain in middle-aged people with consequent problems in wrist movements. This syndrome is more prevalent in women than in men.
Masoud Rafiaei +2 more
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There is no consensus in the literature about the best non-cytotoxic antibacterial surface treatment for dental implants. Critically evaluate the existing literature and answer the question: “which surface treatment for dental implants made of titanium ...
Renan Leonardi de Oliveira Rigotti +2 more
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Programmable active pixel sensor to investigate neural interactions within the retina [PDF]
Detection of the visual scene by the eye and the resultant neural interactions of the retina-brain system give us our perception of sight. We have developed an Active Pixel Sensor (APS) to be used as a tool for both furthering understanding of these ...
Derek Murdoch +15 more
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The Success Rate of Resin-bonded Fixed Partial Dentures Replacing Maxillary Central Incisor: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the success rate of resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) replacing the maxillary central incisor (MCI).
Samadi Alaa +3 more
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Graphene loaded into dental polymers as reinforcement of mechanical properties: A systematic review
Graphene compounds are incorporated into polymers in order to improve their mechanical properties and in dentistry this modification favors the clinical performance of these materials.
Beatriz Danieletto Sahm +2 more
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Biofilm formation on biomaterials is a challenge in the health area. Antimicrobial substances based on nanomaterials have been proposed to solve this problem.
Carla L. Vidal +5 more
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Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Prosthesis in 2022
High-quality academic publishing is built on rigorous peer review [...
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Real-World Testing of the Self Grasping Hand, a Novel Adjustable Passive Prosthesis: A Single Group Pilot Study [PDF]
(1) Background: This study investigated the feasibility of conducting a two-week “real-world” trial of the Self Grasping Hand (SGH), a novel 3D printed passive adjustable prosthesis for hand absence; (2) Methods: Single-group pilot study of nine adults ...
Chadwell, Alix +16 more
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Risk factors of laryngeal cancer in patients attended in the oral oncology center of Araçatuba
The laryngeal cancer is the second most common respiratory cancer worldwide. The aim of this study is to perform a survey on data related to the incidence of laryngeal cancer that would enable its analysis among patients with larynx cancer attended at ...
Marcelo Coelho Goiato +1 more
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