Most methods for automated full-bore rock core image analysis (description, colour, properties distribution, etc.) are based on separate column analyses. The is usually imaged in a box because of the significant amount time taken to get an each column. work presents innovative method and algorithm columns extraction from boxes. conditions boxes imaging may differ tremendously. Such differences ...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare dimensional changes of two types of auto polymerizing acrylic resin patterns (APARPs) in three different storing environments. Methods: 60 acrylic post and core patterns were made of two types of Duralay acrylic resins (Aria dent, Iran and Reliance, Dental Mfg. Co, USA) using a canine model. Then coronal, apical diameter and coronoapical le...

PURPOSE To assess the diagnostic value of an initial 24-sample transrectal ultrasound guided (TRUS) prostate biopsy protocol compared to the 10-core technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the prostate biopsy database of consecutive men undergoing prostate biopsies under local anesthesia by using the 10 (Group A) and 24 (Group B) protocols. Men were stratified according t...