STATEMENT OF PROBLEM In some clinical situations, the length of either a prepared tooth or an implant abutment is shorter than ideal, and the thickness of a porcelain crown must be increased. Thickness of the coping and the veneering porcelain should be considered to prevent mechanical failure of the crown. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of veneering porcel...

Background: Today, the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is considered as a vital issue and one of the highest national priorities. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating occupational postures and the prevalence of MSDs among porcelain industry workers of the city of Rasht, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in 2015 on 66 w...

Porcelain gallbladder is rare manifestation of chronic cholecystitis. calcification of the gallbladder wall is present between 0.06%-0.8% of cholecystectomy specimens. the pathogenesis is still unknown but it is believed that it caused by irritation the gallbladder by stones which lead to chronic inflammation associated with calcium deposit. calcification of the gallbladder wall is associated w...

This work presents the effect of room temperature vulcanized (RTV) silicone rubber coating on cap and pin type porcelain insulator under ac (50Hz) flashover voltage (KV). Describes experimental results obtained for improvement of porcelain insulator removed from 33kV overhead transmission line at Aswan, Egypt after 28 years of service. Also, this study briefly surveys the environmental contamin...

In the two decades since establishment of people’s Republic China, challenges facing porcelain production have changed significantly. Porcelain is one most important and oldest traditions in China. 1950s, craftsmen became involved creation new forms interior plastics. Many pieces they created are now part museum collections represent history development Chinese porcelain. Using example three mu...

When placing an indirect restoration such as a porcelain veneer, inlay, or onlay, the intaglio surface is typically treated in some fashion to ensure optimal bonding to the resin-based adhesives and luting cements required to affix it to the tooth tissues. A variety of surface preparation techniques have been advocated, including the use of acids, particle abrasion, various adhesives, and chemi...