objectives: the purpose of this study was to determine buccal bone and soft tissue thicknesses and their correlation in the maxillary anterior region using cone beam computed tomography (cbct). materials and methods: in this cross sectional study, 330 sound maxillary incisors in 60 patients with a mean age of 37.5 years were assessed by cbct scans. for better visualization of soft tissue, patie...

the objective of the study was to compare pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of gliclazide after administration of immediate (ir) and modified release (mr) tablets. the experiment included rats with both normoglyceamia and streptozocin (stz)-induced hyperglyceamia. several mr formulations were designed and in vitro drug release profile was assessed by a dissolution test. for the fur...

The antibody IgE plays a central role in allergic disease, functioning principally through two cell-surface receptors: FcℇRI and CD23. FcℇRI on mast cells and basophils mediates the immediate hypersensitivity response, whilst the interaction of IgE with CD23 on B cells regulates IgE production. Crystal structures of the lectin-like `head' domain of CD23 alone and bound to a subfragment of IgE c...

conclusions consequently, this study shows promising results for il of single implants, and it can be considerable that treatment with microtextured surface implants is a predictable and appropriate method of treatment. background the immediate loading (il) protocol has gained increased popularity among surgeons in the last decade. objectives this study aimed to evaluate the clinical performanc...

one of the major challenges in mega cities is the degree of the preparedness of organizations, institutions and people in facing with critical conditions and their immediate reaction according to pre-defined instructions. identification of priorities and acting accordingly is an undeniable factor in urban crisis management. the purpose of this research was to identify the priorities of prepared...

statement of the problem in recent decades, immediate implant placement has been proposed to eliminate undesirable consequences of conventional methods of delayed placement. in addition, because of the nature of this treatment method, a higher risk of complications such as infection and also higher failures rates may be expected purpose the aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes of ...