BACKGROUND Microleakage through the interface has been documented in implant systems with titanium (Ti) abutments. There is a current increase in the use of zirconia (Zi) abutments especially in esthetic zone in where higher risk of visible metal color through the peri-implant tissues exists. PURPOSE The aim of the present in vitro study is to evaluate the leakage at the implant fixture-abutm...

introduction computed tomography scans are a very important tool for diagnosis and assessment of response to treatment in the practice of medicine. ionizing radiation in medical imaging is undoubtedly one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in medicine. yet, as with all medical interventions, there are potential risks in addition to the clear potential benefits. materials and methods two refe...

In order to improve the performance of a mini-type air-cooled diesel engine in terms overall efficiency and emissions, swirl chamber variable cross-section dual-channel model was developed. This study proposed nine turbulent chambers with for combustion solution, which applied insert between original main chamber. Model-based design, simulation experiments were as feasible approach address this...

Formation of new aerosol particles by nucleation and growth is a significant source of aerosols in the atmosphere. New particle formation events usually take place during daytime, but in some locations they have been observed also at night. In the present study we have combined chamber experiments, quantum chemical calculations and aerosol dynamics models to study nocturnal new particle formati...

A comparison of air kerma-length product determinations for standard radiation qualities defined for use in computed tomography (CT) was performed between the PTB and the IAEA as EURAMET project #1327, registered in the KCDB as the EURAMET.RI(I)-S12 comparison. A pencil type reference-class ionization chamber of the IAEA and the three RQT beam qualities established according to the IEC standard...

Perfusion studies of the anterior segment of the eye frequently involve an exchange of the contents of the anterior chamber. We here determined how much fluid was necessary to pass through the upstream tubing and anterior chamber such that the contents of the anterior chamber were adequately exchanged. We used fluorescein dextran (500 kD) to assess the adequacy of exchange of enucleated porcine...

PURPOSE To provide a practical solution that can be adopted in clinical routine to fulfill the AAPM-ESTRO recommendations regarding quality assurance of seeds used in prostate permanent brachytherapy. The aim is to design a new insert for the well-ionization chamber SourceCheck(4π) 33005 (PTW, Germany) that allows evaluating the mean air-kerma strength of up to ten (125)I seeds with one single ...

Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease with several modifiable lifestyle factors. The Extension ‘Live well, Eat be Active Diabetes’ curriculum provides four 90-minute lessons teaching individuals to live eat and active diabetes. Fourteen educators implemented evaluated the 107 participants. Participants reported program helped them feel better able take care of their health. We observed significa...