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Journal of the Scientific Society, 2012 Dental traumatic injuries are widespread in the population and are a frequent pathology among children and teenagers. Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) bonded fixed dental prothesis have been used as an alternative to conventional metal-based or zirconia ...
Pinar Cevik, Oznur Eraslan
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Bi-directional freezing affords elastic and durable artificial tooth enamel
Communications Chemistry, 2022 Tooth enamel possesses outstanding viscoelasticity as well as stiffness — a combination of properties often considered a trade-off. Now, a bi-directional freezing method affords a biomimetic composite with mechanical properties superior to those of enamel.
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Does chewing xylitol gum improve oral health? [PDF]
, 2013 Popular chewing gum brands such as Orbit and Trident advertise that chewing their gum promotes oral health due to the presence of xylitol. This compound has interested oral health researchers since the 1970 s, but recent advances in research have been ...
Rouse, Thomas
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Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Dentitions have diversified enormously during vertebrate evolution, involving reductions, modifications, or allocations to prey seizing and processing regions. A combination of ancient and novel features related to dental and oropharyngeal apparatuses is found in extant lineages of non‐teleost fishes, such as the gars.
Anna Pospisilova +4 more
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Alan Turing and the “hard” and “easy” problem of cognition: doing and feeling [PDF]
, 2012 The "easy" problem of cognitive science is explaining how and why we can do what we can do. The "hard" problem is explaining how and why we feel. Turing's methodology for cognitive science (the Turing Test) is based on doing: Design a model that can do ...
Harnad, Stevan
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ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.A multiscale framework integrating electronic, mechanical, and thermal analysis with machine learning to optimize carbon nanotube interconnects. As the component dimensions in integrated circuits shrink to extreme scales, the complexity of interconnect systems is increasing significantly, necessitating an urgent and comprehensive upgrade of ...
Changhong Zhang +11 more
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Fish Scales: A Multifunctional Biomaterial from Nature
ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.Fish scales demonstrate nature's solution to impact protection through overlapping multilayered architecture. This biological design combines mineralized surfaces with collagen networks to achieve both flexibility and fracture resistance. The structural principles inspire advanced protective materials and biomedical implants, where damage tolerance ...
Liyao Dong, Xiaojie Sun, Xiguang Chen
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Composition, Phase Structure, and Corrosion of Nickel-Free and Nickel-Containing Stainless Steel Orthodontic Wires [PDF]
, 2014 Stainless steel wires have long been used in orthodontics. The austenitic stainless steel used in orthodontics contains approximately 18 wt% chromium and 8 wt% nickel. Nickel improves the corrosion resistance and helps maintain the austenite structure of
Rakalla, Amrita
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Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Artificial intelligence (AI)‐powered chatbots are increasingly used for patient education and mental health support, yet their effectiveness in epilepsy care remains underexplored. This study examines text‐based interactions between users and EpiloBot, an epilepsy‐focused chatbot, to understand conversational patterns and emotional ...
Keiichi Watanuki +10 more
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The Current Status of Infant Oral Health Instruction Within Predoctoral Dental Education
Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A pediatric dental home is a patient–provider relationship that establishes compassionate, comprehensive care that is continually accessible. For more than two decades, professional organizations have recommended children establish a dental home by their first birthday. In 2024, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Council on Pre‐
Beau D. Meyer +11 more
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