wetability of biocompatible polymers can be improved by plasma surface modification. the purpose of this study was to surface modify an experimental poly (dimethylsiloxane) rubber (pdms) material in order to improve its wetability and biocompatibility. surface properties of the pdms were characterized using contact angles measurement for wetability analysis. samples of experimental silicone rub...

Breast augmentation with implants is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. The goal of the operation is to increase the size, shape or fullness of the breast. It is accomplished by placing silicone, saline or alternative composite breast implants under the chest muscles, fascia or the mammary gland. This type of operation is no exception concerning the occurrence of com...

PURPOSE The present study investigated the influences of various gypsum materials on the precision of fit of CAD/CAM-fabricated prostheses and analyzed their correlation with surface roughness. MATERIALS AND METHODS The master model of the mandibular right first molar was replicated, and four experimental groups based on two types of Type IV stone (GC Fujirock EP, Die keen) and two types of s...

Aim. The aim of the present study was to compare the dimensional accuracy of stone casts obtained with vinyl polysiloxane molds through the double-impression technique with three pours into the same mold. Methods. A stainless steel master model was constructed simulating a three-unit fixed prosthesis. Twelve impressions were taken of this master model with addition silicone, using the double-im...

a dissolved methane sensor based on silicone tube was designed, constructed and optimized.the silicone tube diameter, silicone tube length and helium flow rate (as the carrier gas(were considered as process parameters to be optimized.a continuous stream of helium (50 ml/min) was directed through the tubing, sweeping out the dissolved methane which diffused through the walls of the tubing from t...

Introduction: The secondary minerals of Martian meteorites have long fascinated the scientific community due to their possible formation on Mars, which in turn can provide insight into weathering processes on Mars. Minerals such as jarosite have a restricted set of formation conditions and can provide information as to the pH, Eh, latitude and temperature of fluids on Earth [1-4]. Ca-sulfate (g...

Gypsum is a mineral dust consisting of calcium sulfate and is commonly used in building construction. We here report the first case of an acute calcium sulfate aspiration. An accidental avalanche of fine gypsum powder covered entirely a silo worker. He aspirated a large amount of gypsum powder without loosing consciousness. At admission to the emergency department the patient was breathing spon...

Glass fiber reinforced gypsum composites are new building materials that have been used in covering interior walls. Reinforcement by means of woven fabrics as a three dimensional material is an alternative to the use of short fibers. The application of appropriate fabrics can improve mechanical properties of gypsum composites. The aim of this research article is to investigate the effect of the...

in order to investigate the soil magnetic susceptibility and its relationship with the concentration of selected heavy metals and soil properties, a total of 158 composite surface soil samples (0-5 cm) were taken from an area of about 700 km2. locations of the sampling sites were determined using a gps and their land uses were recorded. the in situ magnetic susceptibility for the topsoil sample...