The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of reciprocating instruments in the removal of bioceramic and epoxy resin-based sealers using micro-CT analysis. Root canals of 40 extracted human teeth were instrumented with a size R25 Recipr...
This study presents a methodology for developing and validating digital models of tooth-inlay systems, aiming to trace the complete workflow from clinical procedures to simulation by involving dental professionals—dentists for manual cavity pre...
Owing to the melting and healing properties of thermoplastic resin, additive manufacturing or 3D printing is considered one of the most promising technologies for fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites. However, manufacturing defects are still the...
Accumulated hard tissue debris (AHTD) is an inevitable by-product during endodontic treatment and is difficult to remove completely using traditional syringe and needle irrigation (SNI). Adjunctive irrigation is proposed to assist the clean-up of AHT...
In this work, the authors compared microCT and in vivo ultrasonography in terms of accuracy and efficacy for measuring the volume of various organs in mice. Two quantification protocols were applied: ellipsoidal volume measuring maximum diameters in...
Conventional pervious pavement materials (PPM) that consist of cement and aggregate materials are known for poor durability due to their brittle behavior. Thus, to enhance the durability, we fabricated polymeric PPMs from durable and abundant polyure...
The properties of composite materials are highly dependent on the fiber and matrix fraction and on the porosity resulting from micro voids. This paper addresses void content characterization and the constituent content of composite materials by resor...
Background: Early detection and monitoring of enamel changes during caries lesion formation are essential for preventive management. This study aimed to evaluate time-dependent enamel demineralization using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and to...
Flower morphologies shape the accessibility to nectar and pollen, two major traits that determine plant–pollinator interactions and reproductive success. Melon is an economically important crop whose reproduction is completely pollinator-depend...
The radiopacity of adhesives is important for radiographic diagnosis and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) evaluation of adhesive restorations. However, most universal adhesives lack sufficient radiopacity. This study examined the radiopacity and...
Understanding the firing regimes of archaeological ceramics reveals clues about the history of technological developments, but current methods for determining firing history have limitations. We experimented with non-destructive micro-CT combined wit...
This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of SWEEPS in the removal of epoxy-resin-based and calcium-silicate-containing endodontic sealer combined with single-cone and carrier-based obturation techniques through a micro-CT analysis. Seventy-six sing...
The nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments’ geometry plays an important role in their performance and behavior. The present assessment intends to validate and test the applicability of a 3D surface scanning method using a high-resolution labo...
Introduction: This preliminary in vitro study aims to evaluate the application of micro-CT in analyzing the microstructural coupling between dental implant fixtures and prosthetic abutments, with an emphasis on understanding the effectiveness and lim...
Statement of problem: Implant-supported rehabilitations are an increasingly frequent practice to replace lost teeth. Before clinical application, all implant components should demonstrate suitable durability in laboratory studies, through fatigue tes...
With the extensive application of 3D-printed composites across multiple industries, the investigation into their structural reliability under complex loading conditions has become a critical research focus. This study comprehensively employs acoustic...
Each year, around 23 million miscarriages occur worldwide, which have a substantial emotional impact on parents, and impose significant societal costs. While medical care accounts for most expenses, work productivity loss contributes significantly. A...
Purpose: Using micro-CT and finite element analysis to establish regional variation microarchitectures and correlation with mechanical properties of cervical articular facet trabecular bone to predict cervical spine security and material properties....
Pore-scale modeling with a reconstructed rock microstructure has become a dominant technique for fluid flow characterization in rock thanks to technological improvements in X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging. A new method for the construction of...
Adlay (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) stands out as a vital health-promoting cereal due to its dual nutritional and medicinal properties; however, it remains significantly underdeveloped compared to major crops. The lack of mechanistic understanding of its ca...
The paper presents the characteristics of unplasticized PVC composites modified with biofiller obtained from the waste eggshells of hen eggs. The composites obtained by extrusion contained from 10 phr to 40 phr of biofiller. The filler was characteri...
Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particles are primarily applied for absorbing and storing liquids. Here, poly (acrylic acid) (PAA)-based SAP microspheres incorporated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are prepared as an effort to maintain microsphere sh...
This study aimed to evaluate by microCT the preparation of the artificial teeth (ATs), TrueTooth®, versus natural teeth (NTs): (1) the time and number of pecking movements needed for preparation; (2) the root canal volume increase; (3) if the pul...
Mandibular bone defect reconstruction remains a significant challenge for surgeons worldwide. Among multiple biodegradable biopolymers, allogeneic bone scaffolds derived from human sources have been used as an alternative to autologous bone grafts, p...
This paper proposes an optimum design of the pedicle screw with respect to bone density and variables of the screw design. First, pedicle screws are designed and manufactured with design variables including the core diameter and conical angle that af...
Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is a non-destructive imaging technique that offers highly detailed, 3D visualizations of a target specimen. In the context of breast cancer, micro-CT has emerged as a promising tool for analyzing microcalcificatio...
Scant attention has been given to understanding the impact of creaming stability on the final structure of semi-sweet biscuits, an aspect that has traditionally concerned the biscuit industry. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to analyze the inf...
The stamp technique with bulk-fill composites aims to enhance occlusal surface replication in Class I restorations. Limited research exists on its void formation and volumetric changes. This study measures internal and external voids as well as volum...
Background: Local bone quality of the proximal humerus is a key determinant of fracture risk and implant stability in osteoporotic bone. Beyond established HU-based calibration, CT-osteoabsorptiometry (CT-OAM)-derived indices and microarchitecture-or...
Background/Objectives: The bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) is a rare anatomical variation characterized by a division of the mandibular condyle into two distinct heads. Although frequently identified through radiographic studies or in dry skulls, its...
Acquisition of detailed anatomical and molecular knowledge from intact biological samples while preserving their native three-dimensional structure is still a challenging issue for imaging studies aiming to unravel a system’s functions. Three-dimensi...
While the root architecture of potted crop seedlings directly determines subsequent crop productivity and adaptability, these root systems remain challenging to quantify using conventional methods due to their structural complexity. To investigate th...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of autologous dentin (AD), bovine xenograft (BX) and magnesium-enriched bovine xenograft (BX + Mg) in the healing of critical cranial bone defects (CCBDs) in rats. Eighty male Wistar rats were divide...
This paper aims to study the tensile behavior of a woven [0/90]7 hemp/Elium composite after three different conditionings: “Ambient storage”, “Saturated at 60 °C” and “15 wet/dry cycles”. Instrumented repeated...
Introduction: Biomechanical analysis of spinal structures is crucial in the evaluation of injuries, the risk of fracture, and age-related changes. Osteoporotic vertebrae are very fragile and therefore constitute a serious risk, especially in the elde...
The surface treatments and various magnesium alloys are applied to improve the fast degradation rate and resulting negative effects of magnesium alloys. This study aimed to assess the effect of anodic oxidation treatment of magnesium–calcium (M...
The present work presents evaluation and experimental verification of the use of X-ray computed tomographic microscopy (micro-CT) for accurate characterization of geometry, microarchitecture, and stiffness properties of bones. These properties are cr...
Background/Objectives: Atraumatic electrode array insertion should be targeted in cochlear implantation. Robotic insertion is used in many centers worldwide. Our objective was to evaluate manual electrode placement and robot-assisted placement using...
The approach employed for the site preparation of the dental implant is a variable factor that affects the implant’s primary stability and its ability to integrate with the surrounding bone. The main objective of this in vitro study is to evalu...
(1) Background: This study aimed to compare the shaping abilities of modern minimally invasive endodontic systems using natural teeth and 3D-printed resin replicas. These replicas offer a standardized approach for studying root canal preparation whil...
The objective was to compare marginal defects and evaluate discoloration for adhesively cemented veneers in vitro when using two cement removal techniques. Twenty premolars were prepared with chamfer and borders in enamel. IPS e.max CAD veneers were...
Background: The purpose of the study was to analyze the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) as a single augmentation material for complicated cases of maxillary sinus floor elevation, resulting from membrane perforation or previous infections. Met...
Background: Finite element analysis (FEA) has become an important tool in restorative dentistry for investigating stress distribution in teeth and dental restorations. However, the accuracy of such analyses strongly depends on the anatomical fidelity...
The petroleum industry has always been pursuing highly exploitable gas fields, which are often hosted in carbonate rocks. However, carbonates are highly heterogeneous and show different fabrics and structures as the result of sedimentation in various...
Dental adhesives are used in a wide range of applications, including to place direct composite restorations in frontal or posterior teeth. One of the most frequent causes for the failure of composite resin restorations is microleakages. The first aim...
Bone scaffolds mimicking the three-dimensional bone structure are of essential importance for bone regeneration. The aim of this study was to develop and optimize the production method of highly macroporous bone scaffold composed of polysaccharide ma...
Biomacromolecules control mineral formation during the biomineralization process, but the effects of the organic components’ functionality on the type of mineral phase is still unclear. The biomimetic precipitation of calcium phosphates in a physiolo...
The inevitable pore defects generated in the preparation process have a great impact on the mechanical properties of the ceramic matrix composites. However, the pore defects on the composites were ignored to a large extent in models established in th...
Foxtail millet is a plant that is highly drought-resistant and rich in nutrients. Its grain structure traits are linked with water uptake during grain germination, which is closely related to plant density for high yield under rain fed regions; howev...
Porous titanium (Ti) offers several key attributes as a biomedical material. Among the known characteristics of Ti relevant to biomedical applications, the mechanical performance and effects of a pore structure on the deformation characteristics unde...
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