locking screw technology, which significantly augments the overall construct strength and rigidity. The goal of the anterior stabilized stand-alone device is to negate the need for posterior fixation by promoting stability of the implant via the locking screws. The benefit of creating an anterior stand-alone fixation device is that the spine surgeon can achieve adequate stabilization to ensure ...

selection cutting using skidding system often causes physical damage to residual stand through felling and skidding resulting decline of bole quality and tree value. this research evaluated logging damage using skidding system on residual trees and stand regeneration in uneven aged hardwood forest of asalem, were selection cutting was practiced. in this regard, systematic sampling method was us...

conclusions based on the clinical and radiographic examinations, implant-tooth approximation (less than 1 mm or direct contact) is not related to pulp vitality of the tooth. further studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to confirm the results of the study. results among the 31 assessed implants and the adjacent intact teeth, 13 implants had direct contact and 18 implants had proximity ...