OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the color stability of three acrylic based hard liners (Ufi gel hard, Dura-Liner II, Tokuso Rebase) and two silicone based soft liners (Ufi gel permanent, Molloplast B) by using the colorimeter. METHODS Sixty disc-shaped samples, with uniform size of 10 mm diameter and 2 mm in thickness were fabricated for each material. Thirty samples were made...

Aging often leads to general cognitive decline in domains such as memory and attention. The effect of aging on numerical cognition, particularly on foundational numerical skills known as the number sense, is not well-known. Early research focused on the effect of aging on arithmetic. Recent studies have begun to investigate the impact of healthy aging on basic numerical skills, but focused on n...

-In this study bulk and thin cast samples were produced with an identical Sn3.9Ag0.6Cu composition. The thin cast material exhibited a much finer as-quenched microstructure than the bulk material with the IMC phase restricted to a thin network. Both the bulk and thin cast materials continually softened during room temperature aging, while both materials initially softened and then subsequently ...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the colour stability of four indirect composite restorative materials after accelerated aging. METHODS Four indirect composites (Gradia, Signum+, HFO and Adoro) were used. For each material, six specimens were prepared and subjected to accelerated aging (Suntest CPS+, Atlas, Chicago, IL, USA) according to ISO 7491. A Dr. Lange Microcolor Data Station colorimeter (Bra...

The stator windings of large air-cooled rotating machines are mainly insulated with mica-glass fabric impregnated with epoxy resin. In service, these materials are submitted to thermal, mechanical and electrical stresses. A specific aging arrangement has been set-up allowing artificial thermo-oxidative aging of samples, thanks to the application of a dry O2 pressure at a controlled temperature....

In a comprehensive study, we demonstrate the performance and typical application scenarios for laboratory-based nano-computed tomography in materials research on various samples. Specifically, focus projection magnification system with nano source. The imaging resolution is quantified common 2D test structures validated 3D applications by means of Fourier Shell Correlation. As representative ex...

UNLABELLED Esthetics and durability of materials used to fabricate artificial eyes has been an important issue since artificial eyes are essential to restore esthetics and function, protect the remaining tissues and help with patients' psychological therapy. However, these materials are submitted to degrading effects of environmental agents on the physical properties of the acrylic resin. OBJ...