Computed tomography (CT) images exhibit a variable amount of noise and blur, depending on the physical characteristics of the apparatus and on the selected reconstruction method. Standard algorithms tend to favor reconstruction speed over resolution, thereby jeopardizing applications where accuracy is critical. In this paper, we propose to enhance CT images by applying half-quadratic edge-prese...

statement  of  problem:  patients’ demand  for  tooth-colored  restoratives  in the posterior region is increasing. clinicians use universal nanohybrid resin composites for both anterior and posterior regions. there are few published reports comparing fracture toughness of nonohybrids and that of hybrid composite stored wet and dry. objectives: to investigate the fracture toughness of three nan...

OBJECTIVE To determine the static load-bearing capacity of composite resin onlay restorations made of particulate filler composite (PFC) with two different types of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) substructures. MATERIAL AND METHODS Specimens were prepared to simulate an onlay restoration, composed of a 2 to 3 mm FRC layer as the substructure (short random and continuous bidirectional fiber ...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the load-fatigue performance of posterior ceramic onlay restorations relative to two variables: preparation design (with or without buccal veneers); and the existing amount of tooth structure (non-worn tooth, worn tooth). METHODS Sixty extracted third molars were divided into five groups. One group received a mesial-occlusal-distal (MOD) g...

OBJECTIVE Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) produce a lower sodium (Na) balance, and the natriuretic effect is enhanced under Na deprivation, despite falls in blood pressure (BP) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). METHODS The effect of additional hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ; 12.5 mg/day) to ARB treatment (valsartan; 80 mg/day) on glomerulotubular Na balance was evaluated in 23 patients wi...

BACKGROUND Endodontically treated teeth with posts are more prone to fracture. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the in-vitro fracture resistance of devitalized teeth and mode of failure restored with posts of different materials and different lengths. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty freshly extracted human mandibular premolars were endodontically treated and then restored with ...

The ability to predict the optimal fingertip forces according to object properties before the object is lifted is known as feedforward control, and it is thought to occur due to the formation of internal representations of the object's properties. The control of fingertip forces to objects of different weights has been studied extensively by using a custom-made grip device instrumented with for...

Conventional high-availability stateful parallel firewall suffers from low scalability due to two overlapping requirements: workload distribution and redundancy. To achieve high throughput, load-distribution with complex algorithm is conventionally employed, consuming a lot of resources and making the system susceptible to state-related attacks such as SYN-flooding. On the other hand, making th...

BACKGROUND Anatomic repair of tendon ruptures is an important goal of surgical treatment. There are limited data on the triceps brachii insertion, footprint, and anatomic reconstruction of the distal triceps tendon. HYPOTHESIS An anatomic repair of distal triceps tendon ruptures more closely imitates the preinjury anatomy and may result in a more durable repair. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive and...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the load-bearing capacity of fractured incisal edge of maxillary permanent central incisors restored with a nanocomposite and a glass fiber-reinforced nanocomposite. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six extracted sound maxillary central incisors randomly divided in three groups were used for the present study. Group I (control) containe...