Let (C; 0) be an irreducible germ of complex plane curve. Let ? N be the semigroup associated to it and C ? C g+1 the corresponding monomial curve, where g is the number of Puiseux exponents of (C; 0). We show, using the specialization of (C;0) to (C ? ; 0), that the same toric morphisms

We characterize building sets whose associated nonsingular projective toric varieties are Fano. Furthermore, we show that all such toric Fano varieties are obtained from smooth Fano polytopes associated to finite directed graphs.

Gentamicin-loaded polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), widely used for primary cemented arthroplasty and revision surgery for preventing or treating infections, may lead to the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and dysfunction of osteogenic cells, which further influence the osteointegration of bone cement. In a previous study, we reported that a new quaternized chitosan derivative (hydroxyp...

BACKGROUND Reports of recurrence following restructuring of primary giant cell tumor (GCT) defects using polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cementation or allogeneic bone graft with and without adjuvants for intralesional curettage vary widely. Systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate efficacy of PMMA bone cementation and allogeneic bone grafting following intralesiona...

We report the preparation and single-molecule observation of a high molecular weight C60-end-capped, stereoregular poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA-C60) with a precisely controlled structure. The highly isotactic PMMA-C60 (mm = 98%) with a narrow molecular weight distribution was synthesized by the stereospecific anionic living polymerization of tert-butyl methacrylate followed by end-capping wi...

OBJECTIVE To (1) mechanically evaluate polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) columns of various sizes and compare them to connecting bar materials (carbon fiber composite, titanium, stainless steel) and (2) compare the properties of an intact PMMA column to those of an acrylic interface. STUDY DESIGN Experimental mechanical study. SAMPLE POPULATION Experiment 1: 6 groups of 6 specimens each; experi...

BACKGROUND It was reported that expansive pedicle screw (EPS) and polymethylmethacrylate-augmented pedicle screw (PMMA-PS) could be used to increase screw stability in osteoporosis. However, there are no studies comparing the two kinds of screws in vivo. Thus, we aimed to compare biomechanical and interfacial performances of EPS and PMMA-PS in osteoporotic sheep spine. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL F...

background and aims. polymethyl methacrylate (pmma) is widely used for the fabrication of removable prostheses. silver nano-particles (agnps) have been added to pmma because of their antimicrobial properties, but their effect on the mechanical properties of pmma is unknown. the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of agnps on the tensile strength of pmma. materials and methods. for ...

Micro-deformation mechanisms involved in thermoforming of alumina trihydrate (ATH) reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was investigated in a new experimental method replicating industrial heavy-gage thermoforming procedure. Uniaxial tension tests under non-steady thermal conditions were carried out at different forming rates and forming temperatures. Stress–strain curves and load–displa...