In the early 2000s, Vietnam’s government concentrated on the promotion of supporting industries which can be seen as a “key” solution to sustaining economic growth, thereby improving the national welfare. However, Vietnam’s supporting industries stil...
Foreign direct investment (FDI) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending are one of the major factors in improving sustainable economic development of a country. Therefore, this study focuses on the multi criteria application of FDI and sus...
The purpose of this observational follow-up clinical study was to observe the quality of posterior composite restorations more than 23 years after application. A total of 22 patients, 13 male and 9 female (mean age 66.1 years, range 50–84), wit...
The effectiveness of a universal adhesive applied in different application modes for the preparation of Class V composite restorations was evaluated both clinically and by quantitative marginal analysis (QMA). In each of the 22 patients, four non-car...
Background/Objectives: Long-term clinical data on direct posterior composite restorations are scarce, particularly beyond simple survival outcomes. This study aimed to characterize the long-term functional, esthetic, and biological behavior of poster...
Universal adhesives (UAs) exhibit considerable versatility; however, no single commercial product has attained recognition as a clinical gold standard. This study evaluated the functional performance, retention, and marginal integrity of various UA b...
The effectiveness of a universal adhesive applied in three application modes for the preparation of Class V composite restorations was evaluated both clinically and by quantitative marginal analysis (QMA) over 36 months. In 50 patients, three (n = 21...
Foreign investment is one of the driving forces of a country’s economy. The global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in 2020 amounted to USD 1 trillion, but FDI distribution varies from country to country. Here, the questions arise as to wh...
The aim of this study is to emphasize the link between the foreign direct investments (FDIs) and the sustainable environment in EU countries. We also focus on investigating the influence of other factors related to business environment on FDIs, consi...
Objectives: To compare fracture toughness (FT), work of fracture (WOF) and Vickers hardness (HV) of four 3D-printed denture base resins—including two novel formulations—and one conventional cold-cured polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin....
Restorative procedures for caries affecting primary molars are a daily challenge for pediatric dentistry, and one of the main factors influencing the results of these restorative procedures is the choice of dental material used: bioactive materials w...
Fault detection is one of the key steps in Fault Detection and Isolation (FDI) and, therefore, critical for subsequent prognosis or implementation of Fault Tolerant Control (FTC). It is, therefore, advisable to utilize detection algorithms which are...
Facial palsy affects millions worldwide. Botulinum toxin Type A (BoNT-A) is an established treatment for non-flaccid facial palsy, yet objective evidence remains limited. This study evaluates the effects of BoNT-A using AI-based tools and patient-rep...
Forest degradation has been considered as one of the main causes of climate change in recent years. The knowledge of estimating degraded forest areas without the application of remote sensing tools can be useful in finding solutions to resolve degrad...
In order to improve the accuracy and reliability of micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) navigation systems, an orthogonal rotation method-based nine-gyro redundant MEMS configuration is presented. By analyzing the accuracy and reliability charact...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of feldspathic ceramic laminate veneers over a 7-year period using minimally invasive techniques, such as vertical preparation (without prosthetic finish line), or no preparation (no-prep...
In this paper, we introduce a health parameter and estimation algorithm to assess the severity of stator turn-to-turn/inter-turn short-circuit (TTSC) faults in wound-rotor synchronous generators (WRSG). Our methodology establishes criteria for evalua...
Over recent decades, the application of artificial intelligence methods in manufacturing has led to new spheres of research such as the Internet of Things, Cyber–Physical Systems, and Cloud Computing and Big Data, leading to the so-called Industry 4....
Enamel hypoplasia (EH) is a qualitative defect, and it can have a significant impact on oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of enamel hypoplasia in urban area in Albania. Methodology: In total, 234 children of both sexes...
Conservative dentistry in primary dentition aims to remove and repair existing carious lesions and to prevent secondary caries up until exfoliation of the primary tooth happens, in order to maintain the important role in terms of the space maintenanc...
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Dental laboratories (LABs) are integral to the performance of a dentist in providing successful oral rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to compare the adaptation, contour, contacts, and shade matching of different government and commercial den...
Background and Objectives: Caries in primary teeth are characterized by rapid and often asymptomatic progression, with early dentin involvement and potential extension to the pulp. Untreated lesions may lead to complications that affect the developme...
This prospective, double-blind, six-arm parallel randomised controlled trial aimed to compare the performance of two universal adhesives (UAs) in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs), using the FDI criteria, and analysed if participants/NCCLs’...
Background/Objectives: This randomized, split-mouth clinical trial compared the 72-month clinical performance of a giomer-based restorative material (BEAUTIFIL II LS) and a nanohybrid restorative composite (Filtek Supreme Universal) in Class V non-ca...
While the topic of climate change is of global importance and has global consequences, the context is far more dangerous for emerging economies, including small island developing states (SIDS) and their coastal cities. The literature supports the nee...
Objective: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the two-year clinical performance of ultra-thin, no-prep Prettau® Skin zirconia veneers placed in the anterior region of the maxilla and mandible. Materials and Methods: This single-cohort ret...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical behavior of indirect onlays/overlays made of lithium disilicate and composite resin and to investigate risk factors associated with restoration failures. Methods: 112 indirect...
Background and objective: The aim of this randomized split-mouth study-controlled clinical trial was to compare the 2-year clinical performance of resin composite restorations placed at non-caries cervical lesions (NCCL) with one-step self-etch, tota...
The aim of this study was to assess the one year clinical performance of a new application method, the Fast-Modelling Bulk Technique (FMBT), in comparison to the Composite-Up Layering Technique (CULT) in posterior cavities. Thirty patients with two c...
Background/Objectives: Self-adhesive flowable resins (SAFR) entered the market, eliminating the adhesive system application due to their self-adhesive technology. Guided by the PICO framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome), the aim w...
Background/Objectives: Caries adjacent to restorations or sealants (CARS) is among the most frequent biological causes of composite restoration failure, resulting from the interplay between the patient’s cariogenic risk and restoration-related...
Background: The goal of materials should be early caries detection, removal of carious lesions, and reduction of dentin hypersensitivity. Thus, the study aims to determine the efficacy of a bioactive caries detecting dye (BCD) for the diagnosing and...
Background/Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical performance and survival of bulk-fill resin composite restorations in posterior primary teeth, compared with conventional resin composites and glass ionome...
Background/Objectives: Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) are common defects in adults that can lead to dentin hypersensitivity and aesthetic concerns, for which composite resin restorations currently represent the gold standard of care. However, e...