The widespread and popular use of TADs for orthodontic anchoring has become a daily routine in clinical orthodontic treatment. However, as there have been many accidents over the past decade, safety action is needed to help reduce these accidents. We...
Class II malocclusions, characterized by the mesial positioning of the maxillary molars relative to the mandibular molars, are among the most frequently encountered orthodontic issues. One of the widely adopted non-extraction approaches for addressin...
This paper aims to represent the orthodontic treatment of two young patients with skeletal Class I relationship and unilateral impacted canines (case 1 with palatally displaced canine and case 2 with buccally displaced canine). Before starting full-m...
Mechanics using a mid-palatal temporary anchorage device (TAD) and an intrusion transpalatal arch (TPA) were applied to correct the open bites. Two different intrusion patterns could be obtained according to the anteroposterior position of mid-palata...
High-efficiency and stable hole transport materials (HTMs) play an essential role in high-performance planar perovskite solar cells (PSCs). 2,2,7,7-tetrakis(N,N-di-p-methoxyphenylamine)-9,9-spirobi-fluorene (Spiro-OMeTAD) is often used as HTMs in per...
This study utilizes desalted and denitrated treated aluminum dross (TAD) as a raw material, along with kaolin and 10 ppi (pores per inch) polyurethane foam as a template. The slurry is converted into an aluminum dross green body with a three-dimensio...
Background/Objectives: Topologically associating domains (TADs) are key structural units of the genome, playing a crucial role in gene regulation. TAD boundaries are enriched with specific biological markers and have been linked to genetic diseases,...
Metal-halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved remarkable power conversion efficiencies in recent years, and spiro-OMeTAD plays a significant role as a hole transport material in PSCs with record efficiencies. However, further studies and s...
The photochemical reaction of N-methyl-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione (MeTAD) with benzene is known to lead to a Diels–Alder cycloaddition product when conducted at low temperatures (i.e., <−60 °C). This reactivity has been exploited r...
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) based on the 2,2′,7,7′-tetrakis(N,N-di-p-methoxyphenylamine)-9,9′-spirobifluorene (spiro-OMeTAD) hole transport layer have exhibited leading device performance. However, the instability caused by this o...
This study to develop lighting is advanced for reproducing natural light color temperature beneficial to humans. Methods were introduced to provide daily color temperature cycles through formulas based on the measured natural light characteristics or...
The objective of this study was to determine whether the distribution of compressional and tensional stress around tooth roots is influenced by the position of a temporary anchorage device and the length of the retraction hook during the distalizatio...
This study created ceramic preforms with a 3D network structure (TAD3D) by using treated aluminum dross (TAD) and kaolin slurry, with 30 ppi polyurethane foam as a template via the sacrificial template method. TAD3D/5A05Al composites were then produc...
In the present paper, the theoretical investigation of the device structure ITO/CeO2/SnS/Spiro-OMeTAD/Mo of SnS-based solar cell has been performed. The aim of this work is to examine how the Spiro-OMeTAD HTL affects the performance of SnS-based hete...
The [2+2+2] cycloaddition (homo-Diels–Alder reaction) of N-substituted 1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-diones (TADs) with bicycloalkadienes produces strained heterocyclic compounds. A reaction with the unsubstituted dienes occurs readily to produce only t...
Because BF4− is a labile, non- or weakly coordinating anion, it is generally chosen by chemists who do not want the anion to interfere with the associated cation. Herein, we demonstrate that BF4− actually strongly binds to triazole-append...
The hole transport layer (HTL) is one of the main factors affecting the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, obtaining HTLs with the desired properties through current preparation techniques remains a challenge. In the...
2,2′,7,7′-Tetrakis(N,N-di-p-methoxyphenyl-amine)-9,9′-spirobifluorene (spiro-OMeTAD) film currently prevails as hole transport layer (HTL) employed in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the standard preparation method for spin-...
Human infections caused by pathogenic bacteria remain a major global health concern. Among them, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Salmonella typhi are particularly prevalent and associated with significant morbidity...
Distalization with temporary anchorage devices (TADs) is commonly used to resolve crowding and to correct molar relationships in non-extraction cases. The purpose of this study was to quantify the treatment effects and post-treatment stability of tot...
Background: Pertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur present a common challenge for traumatologists, with intramedullary nailing emerging as the preferred treatment. Complication rates are around 20%, including screw jamming, refractures,...
Background/Objective: To outline strategies for the safe clinical use of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs) by analyzing papers that examine associated risks, complications, and approaches for their prevention and resolution. Methods: The...
The human genome is organized into topologically associating domains (TADs), which represent contiguous regions with a higher frequency of intra-interactions as opposed to inter-interactions. TADs contribute to gene expression regulation by restricti...
Topologically associating domains (TADs) are the structural and functional units of the genome. However, the functions of protein-coding genes existing in the same or different TADs have not been fully investigated. We compared the functional similar...
Background and Objectives: Screw cut-out is the most common mechanical complication after intertrochanteric fracture fixation with proximal femoral nails (PFNs). While the traditional tip–apex distance (TAD) is widely used, the calcar-reference...
Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have been introduced into orthodontic clinical practice in order to allow tooth movements while avoiding strain on adjacent teeth. Miniscrews are available in the market with different diameters and materials. Accor...
Recent investigations on 3D chromatin folding revealed that the eukaryote genomes are both highly compartmentalized and extremely dynamic. This review presents the most recent advances in topological domains’ organization of the eukaryote genomes and...
Heterosis plays a significant role in enhancing variety, boosting yield, and raising economic value in crops, but the molecular mechanism is still unclear. We analyzed the transcriptomes and 3D genomes of a hybrid (F1) and its parents (w30 and 082)....
Background/Objectives: Cement augmentation of cephalomedullary head elements can improve the purchase of osteoporotic bone; however, it does not eliminate the need for accurate implant positioning or the preservation of sliding. We report the case of...
The aim of the present study is to represent the orthodontic treatment of a young patient with a skeletal Class III malocclusion(Wits Appraisal −9 mm), in which the extractions of the first lower premolars were performed to obtain a class III c...
Most publicly accessible single-cell Hi-C data are sparse and cannot reach a higher resolution. Therefore, learning latent representations (bin-specific embeddings) of sparse single-cell Hi-C matrices would provide us with a novel way of mining valua...
This study focuses on employing cuprous iodide (CuI) as a hole-transporting material (HTM) in fabricating highly efficient perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The PSCs were made in air with either CuI or 2,2′,7,7′-Tetrakis[N,N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)amino]-9,...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the use of orthodontic mini-implants (MIs) as temporary anchorage devices (TADs), with particular focus on how insertion angulation may influence clinical outcomes. A clinical case re...
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Introduction: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) represent an essential instrument under difficult anchorage conditions, especially when the procedure is approached with an aligner technique. The objective of this paper is to describe a possible sequ...
Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have become integral in contemporary orthodontic biomechanics, providing reliable skeletal anchorage independent of dental support or patient compliance. This narrative review synthesizes the current evidence regard...
Tooth ankylosis is a disorder characterized by the fusion of tooth and alveolar bone. This case report describes the treatment of a severe open bite due to tooth ankylosis. A 14-year-old female patient with a chief complaint of masticatory dysfunctio...
Crosslinking of an unsaturated aliphatic polyester poly(globalide) (PGl) by bistriazolinediones (bisTADs) is reported. First, a monofunctional model compound, phenyl–TAD (PTAD), was tested for PGl functionalisation. 1H-NMR showed that PTAD&ndas...
(1) Objectives: The purpose of this review was to compare the effects of combining skeletal anchorage and Class II devices, both from an overall perspective and individually for each type of appliance, considering as main outcomes the vertical dimens...
Cyclospora cayetanensis is an emerging foodborne parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, an enteric disease of humans. Domestically acquired outbreaks have been reported in Canada every spring or summer since 2013. To date, investigations into the poten...
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the primary stability of a two-miniscrew system inserted into a synthetic bone and to compare the system with the traditional one. Forty-five bi-layered polyurethane blocks were used to simulate maxillary...
Background: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are broadly used in orthodontic treatment. TADs must be placed accurately to avoid collision against tooth roots. To place miniscrews with a higher accuracy, a digitally designed surgical guide was propo...
Molar distalization has been a validated method to correct dental sagittal relationships and create space to relieve mild to moderate crowding. In the current case report, an adult female patient had a mild skeletal Class III relationship and dental...
This case report of an 11-year-old subject shows the digital workflow for the management of an impacted mandibular canine using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology along with Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs). The...
Tillering is a crucial agronomic trait of wheat; it determines yield and plant architecture. Strigolactones (SLs) have been reported to inhibit plant branching. D14, a receptor of SLs, has been described to affect tillering in rice, yet it has seldom...
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have already been reported as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources due to their excellent power conversion efficiency, affordability, and versatility, which is particularly relevant considering the growi...
Embryogenesis is characterized by dynamic chromatin remodeling and broad changes in chromosome architecture. These changes in chromatin organization are accompanied by transcriptional changes, which are crucial for the proper development of the embry...
Anomaly detection in multivariate time series data is critical for industrial sectors such as manufacturing and aerospace. While existing methods have achieved notable success in specific scenarios, they often narrowly focus on either the temporal or...
In this article, high spatiotemporal resolution data obtained by the atmospheric density detector carried by China’s APOD satellite are used to study the hemispheric asymmetry of thermospheric density. A detailed analysis is first performed on...
Modern risk analysis studies of the power system increasingly rely on big datasets, either synthesized, simulated, or real utility data. Particularly in the transmission system, outage events have a strong influence on the reliability, resilience, an...
This paper presents AF-TAD, which stands for Aircraft Fuel Transformer Anomaly Detection, a Transformer-based reconstruction model specifically designed for time-series anomaly detection in aircraft fuel systems. The model improves anomaly detection...
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