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Platelet Concentrate Treatments for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Objectives: This systematic review compared platelet concentrates (PCs) versus hyaluronic acid (HA) or saline/Ringer?s solution injections as treatments of temporomandibular osteoarthritis and disc displacement in terms ...
Differences in platelet-rich plasma composition influence bone healing
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
Aim: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood-derived material that has been used to enhance bone regeneration. Clinical studies, however, reported inconsistent outcomes. This study aimed to assess the effect of ...
The role of cortical perforations in allogeneic block grafting for lateral augmentation in maxilla: A randomized clinical trial
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The need of decortication on the recipient site remains unclear for bone regeneration. To our knowledge, there are no human clinical trials that studied the influence of decortication on cancellous allogeneic ...
Osseointegration Pharmacology: A Systematic Mapping Using Artificial Intelligence
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Acta Materialia Inc
, 2021 , Article)
Clinical performance of osseointegrated implants could be compromised by the medications taken by patients. The effect of a specific medication on osseointegration can be easily investigated using traditional systematic ...
Time Trends of Brain Tumors in Jordan: Age at Diagnosis, Gender and Histological Type
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University of Jordan,Deanship of Scientific Research
, 2021 , Article)
In Arab Countries, including Jordan, limited descriptive brain cancer data is available. We investigated the time trends of brain tumors with respect to gender and histological type distribution and age at our institution ...
Biomimetic trace metals improve bone regenerative properties of calcium phosphate bioceramics
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
The bone regenerative capacity of synthetic calcium phosphates (CaPs) can be enhanced through the enrichment with selected metal trace ions. However, defining the optimal elemental composition required for bone formation ...
The effect of aging on the bone healing properties of blood plasma
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Objectives: Age-related changes in blood composition have been found to affect overall health. Thus, this study aimed to understand the effect of these changes on bone healing by assessing how plasma derived from young and ...
The effect of nanocoatings of SiO2, TiO2, and ZrO2 on titanium-porcelain bonding
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Mosby Inc.
, 2021 , Article)
Statement of problem: Durable titanium-porcelain bonding is challenging because of the formation of a thick oxide layer on the surface during porcelain firing. Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate ...
Analytical model of I-bar clasps for removable partial dentures
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2021 , Article)
Objective: Clasps of removable partial dentures (RPDs) often suffer from fatigue stress that leads to plastic deformation, loss of retention, and RPD failure. Recently, computer-based technologies were proposed to optimize ...
Script concordance tests: A call for action in dental education
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
The Script Concordance Test (SCT) is an educational tool that aims to assess the ability to interpret medical information under conditions of uncertainty. It is widely used and validated in health education, but almost ...