Palatal implant for distalization of molars can be used by two methods: I] It can be directly connected to the teeth that have to be moved by means of a distalizing device {direct method}, so that the reactionary forces are completely dissipated on the implant. II] It can be used as a reinforcement anchorage unit, by means of transpalatal bar connecting the first premolars and the implant; in t...

It has been a humbling process to see Reactionary Democracy engaged with so thoroughly by scholars we respect and admire. We were pleased read that the book provided food for thought fou...

Our 2005 representative national survey (2,972 interviews) shows an overwhelmingly common and strong religious intolerance towards Western churches that are legally deemed “non-traditional” and are commonly perceived as foreign to Russia. Most Russians would not let Western groups build churches, establish religious schools, or engage in other basic religious activities in their hometowns. West...

We formulate an in silico model of pathogen avoidance mechanism and investigate its impact on defensive behavioural measures (e.g., spontaneous social exclusions and distancing, crowd avoidance and voluntary vaccination adaptation). In particular, we use SIR(B)S (e.g., susceptible-infected-recovered with additional behavioural component) model to investigate the impact of homo-psychologicus asp...

This study demonstrates a novel biomechanics testing protocol. The advantage of this protocol includes the use of an in situ loading device coupled to a high resolution X-ray microscope, thus enabling visualization of internal structural elements under simulated physiological loads and wet conditions. Experimental specimens will include intact bone-periodontal ligament (PDL)-tooth fibrous joint...