Enigma of Debonding

The use of debonding microspheres in electrothermal debonding.

The aim of this study was to investigate if debonding microspheres (DM) could enhance electrothermal orthodontic debonding, and specifically to evaluate if the addition of DM, in varying concentrations to the orthodontic adhesive process, will affect bond strength. Bovine teeth (n=8) were mounted in acrylic using a silicone mould. Four test groups of three preparations of primer (Rely-a-Bond) w...

Spanish Enigma: A History of the Enigma in Spain

The presentation of a brief study of the use of Enigma Machines in Spain, during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and later, until their final replacement.

The enigma of sepsis.

Sepsis remains a serious cause of morbidity and mortality, and the pathophysiology of the disease is not clear. The definition of the clinical manifestations of sepsis is ever evolving. This review discusses the search for effective therapeutic interventions, hurdles in translational sepsis research, and new therapies in development in current clinical trials.

The Enigma of AADor

AADor (LB 3459) is an eclipsing, close binary (P = 0.26 d) consisting of a sdOB primary star and an unseen secondary with an extraordinary small mass. The secondary is possibly a former planet which may have survived a common-envelope phase and has even gained mass. In order to investigate on an existing discrepancy between the components’ mass derived from NLTE spectral analysis and subsequent...

The enigma of fatigue.