o bjectives: heat-polymerized acrylic resin has been the most commonly used denture base material for over 60 years. however, the mechanical strength of acrylic resin is not adequate for long-term clinical performance of dentures. consequently, fracture is a com- mon clinical occurrence, which often occurs in the midline of denture base.this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cold cure and...

BACKGROUND The directly observed therapy-short course (DOTS) strategy was introduced in Shaanxi province, China to improve tuberculosis (TB) control by means of improved case detection (target: > = 70%) and treatment success rates (target: > = 85%) in new smear positive (SS+) TB patients. At a provincial level the targets were both reached in 2005. However in 30 (28%) out of 107 counties of Sha...

Objective: The goal of this study was to characterize the light curing characteristics of a new oligomer PEM-665 designed to be used as an alternative monomer to BisGMA. Materials and methods: PEM-665 (P) and BisGMA (B) solutions were prepared with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (T) diluent in different weight proportions (70/30 and 50/50). Solutions containing 70% P and 30% T were designate...

The antibacterial activity, and the effect of application additional topical fluoride on bacterial biofilm formation, surface roughness new-generation hybrid/fluoride-releasing materials were investigated. Two hundred forty specimens prepared in split Teflon molds (8 × 2 mm) from a resin composite (as negative control: G-aenial A’Chord/GC), Equia Forte HT Fil(GC), Fil+Equia Coat, Riva Self-Cure...

In recent years, the culture of “cute things” has blossomed everywhere. People use cute things to cure their inner stress. Disney’s doll LinaBell been widely spread for her appearance. Behind popularity is deep grasp people’s emotions and precise implementation marketing strategy. As derivative Disney IP, how did develop own strategy in background with characteristics The Times achieve success?

Ficus thonningii is a plant that widely utilised in African ethnomedicine to cure variety of ailments. rational examination F. thonningii's nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological characteristics connection its medicinal uses.Alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, active proteins are among the bioactive components found thonningii, all which contribute therapeutic qualities.Continu...