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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Limin Zhang, Yanan Zhang, Qimei Xu, Jingjing Shu, Bin Xu, Liuhui Liu, Huijuan Chen, Yue Hu, Yinghua Li, Liang Song
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of factors related to periapical lesions on sinus membrane thickening in the Chinese population using cone-beam computed tomography. The results showed that the prevalence and severity of sinus membrane thickening were significantly associated with older age, male sex, and periapical lesions. The type of contact and penetration between the maxillary sinus floor and periapical lesions or root apex showed a more significant relation with sinus membrane thickening.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Intissar Krimi, Sofiane Ben Mbarek, Selma Amara, Fethi Choubani, Yehia Massoud
Summary: This paper investigates the penetration of electromagnetic waves in a human model irradiated by an incident electromagnetic plane wave. The results show the importance of path loss (PL) and power loss density (PLD) estimation, and the dependency of electromagnetic wave penetration on frequency and tissue thickness.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Marta Munoz, Emma Busoms, Javi Vilarrasa, Matteo Albertini, Vanessa Ruiz-Magaz, Jose Nart
Summary: This study evaluated 1-year bone-level changes around subcrestal platform-switching implants with 1 or 3 mm definitive abutments. Results showed that implants with 3 mm abutments were associated with minimal inter-proximal bone loss. Initial vertical mucosal thickness was not correlated with bone loss.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
K. S. Yadav, D. C. Dalal
Summary: In this study, two novel reconstruction operators are proposed to improve the extraction of macroscopic information in the heterogeneous multiscale method (HMM) framework. The effects of cell orientation on the penetration and distribution of drug in biological tissues are investigated for the first time. The model shows sensitivity to microscale domain size while being least sensitive to cell membrane permeability and intracellular diffusivity.
APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
(2023)
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Ophthalmology
Aruni K. Makuloluwa, Kevin J. Hamill, Saaeha Rauz, Lucy Bosworth, Atikah Haneef, Vito Romano, Rachel L. Williams, Darlene A. Dartt, Stephen B. Kaye
Summary: The conjunctiva, as the largest component of the ocular surface, may require grafts for restoration of function in cases of damage. Studies on biological and synthetic substrates for ex vivo culture of conjunctival epithelial cells have been conducted. This review discusses various types of substrates used for conjunctival transplantation with a focus on those based on the extracellular matrix.
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Neurosciences
Peng Ma, Shuli Wang, Ruishuang Geng, Yongfeng Gong, Mulan Li, Daoli Xie, Yaning Dong, Tihua Zheng, Bo Li, Tong Zhao, Qingyin Zheng
Summary: Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a common sensory degenerative disease that affects the quality of life in elderly individuals. In this study, researchers investigated the role of miR-29a in hearing loss using miR-29a knockout (miR-29a(-/-)) mice. The results showed that miR-29a-deficient mice experienced a rapid progressive elevation of the hearing threshold, along with stereocilia degeneration, hair cell loss, and abnormal stria vascularis. Transcriptome sequencing revealed elevated expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) genes in miR-29a(-/-) mice, which were validated as direct targets of miR-29a. The disturbed expression of miR-29a and its targets, collagen and laminin, were found to be associated with cochlear structure and function, suggesting their role in progressive hearing loss.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Won-Bae Park, Jiyeong Kim, Young-Jin Kim, Philip Kang, Hyun-Chang Lim, Ji-Young Han
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in sinus mucosal thickness (SMT) in patients with odontogenic mucosal thickening after maxillary molar extraction and lateral sinus augmentation. The results showed that SMT gradually decreased over time, and drainage played a significant role in reducing SMT.
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
K. S. Yadav, D. C. Dalal
Summary: This article presents a finite volume heterogeneous multiscale method (FVHMM-p) for studying drug delivery into biological tissues. The method combines macro- and micro-scale models, considering passive diffusion across cell membranes, and investigates the effects of cell membrane permeability and drug particle size on drug distribution in tissues through numerical experiments.
APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Hideo Doi, Bijay Parajuli, Tomoko Horio, Eiji Shigetomi, Youichi Shinozaki, Toshihiko Noda, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshiaki Hattori, Schuichi Koizumi, Kazuaki Sawada
Summary: The study showed that controlling the thickness of the enzyme film can enhance the sensitivity of the ATP sensor, allowing successful detection of ATP released from biological tissues.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zheng Cao, Jie Yuan
Summary: This study found that severe periodontal disease can cause mucosal thickening in the maxillary sinus. After tooth extraction, the mucosal thickness decreased significantly on the extraction side but did not decrease further over time. The residual ridge height was lower at the sites of extracted teeth, suggesting the importance of thorough debridement after tooth extraction.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hui Wen, Nuanyuan Xu, Faizal Soyekwo, Pengjia Dou, Changkun Liu
Summary: A novel thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) FO membrane is developed by incorporating a hydrophilic and high surface energy alginate hydrogel@Mxene interlayer, which minimizes the structural parameter and enhances the water flux by creating tortuous paths. The nanoconfinement effect induced by the interlayer results in lumpy network of bubble wrap-like textured polyamide structures, leading to minimal fouling propensity. The integration of the fertilizer-drawn forward osmosis process with sludge thickening enables dilution and concentration simultaneously. This work provides valuable insights for the development of advanced TFN-FO membranes suitable for sustainable water reuse.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Kartik Kolluru, Sunil Kumar, Prabhakar Upadhyay
Summary: The study found a direct correlation between hearing loss in patients with inactive mucosal chronic otitis media and the size of the tympanic membrane perforation. Posteriorly based perforations were associated with worse audiometric thresholds at lower frequencies.
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Assma Syed Ahamed, P. S. G. Prakash, Jasmine Crena, Dhayanand John Victor, Sangeetha Subramanian, Devapriya Appukuttan
Summary: The study aimed to compare clinical and radiographic parameters of laser-microgrooved implants with laser-microgrooved or machined prosthetic abutments after 3 years of early loading. Results showed superior clinical outcomes with laser-microgrooved prosthetic abutments, demonstrating reduced peri-implant bone loss compared to machined abutments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY
(2021)
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Biophysics
Marwa Sawan, Hilal Reda, Nadine Saad, Abbass Hamadeh, Sun Bin, Georges Nassar
Summary: This paper investigates the behavior of biological tissues coupled to a substrate based on a numerical model, highlighting the importance of optimizing the sensor/tissue interface conditions for reliable data transmission. The study provides a micromechanical description using a 2D viscoelastic model of Kelvin-Voigt, showing the need for an optimized interface in dynamic movements or in the manufacturing of intelligent prosthesis devices.
JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microscopy
Yitian Zeng, Philip S. DiGiacomo, Steven J. Madsen, Michael M. Zeineh, Robert Sinclair
Summary: Abnormal accumulation of inorganic trace elements in the human brain, such as iron, zinc, and aluminum, is pathologically linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Specifically, the presence of ferrous ions in brain tissues of AD patients has been associated with oxidative damage. Using physical science methods like X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy can provide unique insights into the chemical composition of these deposits.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jolanta Aleksejuniene, Vilma Brukiene, Lina Dziaugyte, Vytaute Peciuliene, Ruta Bendinskaite
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2016)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Irma Dumbryte, Tomas Jonavicius, Laura Linkeviciene, Tomas Linkevicius, Vytaute Peciuliene, Mangirdas Malinauskas
ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
(2016)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lina Dziaugyte, Jolanta Aleksejuniene, Vilma Brukiene, Vytaute Peciuliene
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2017)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Egle Nedzinskiene, Vytaute Peciuliene, Jolanta Aleksejuniene, Rasmute Maneliene, Saulius Drukteinis, Audrone Jakaitiene
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2017)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Egle Nedzinskiene, Vytaute Peciuliene, Jolanta Aleksejuniene, Rasmute Maneliene, Saulius Drukteinis, Audrone Jakaitiene
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2017)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Vaida Zaleckiene, Vytaute Peciuliene, Vilma Brukiene, Audrone Jakaitiene, Jolanta Aleksejuniene, Linas Zaleckas
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2018)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
S. Drukteinis, V. Peciuliene, P. M. H. Dummer, J. Hupp
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Saulius Drukteinis, Vytaute Peciuliene, Hagay Shemesh, Paulius Tusas, Ruta Bendinskaite
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Saulius Drukteinis, Vytaute Peciuliene, Ruta Bendinskaite, Vilma Brukiene, Rasmute Maneliene, Egle Nedzinskiene
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Chemistry, Physical
Saulius Drukteinis, Vytaute Peciuliene, Ruta Bendinskaite, Vilma Brukiene, Rasmute Maneliene, Vygandas Rutkunas
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Paulius Andrijauskas, Saulius Zukauskas, Jonas Alkimavicius, Vytaute Peciuliene, Tomas Linkevicius
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of two different techniques (rubber dam and retraction cord with copy abutment) on the amount of residual cement in implant crown abutments. The results showed that the retraction cord and copy abutment were more efficient in reducing excess cement, with less cement remnants observed in group 2. However, undetected cement remnants were observed with both methods, indicating that neither method should be considered reliable for clinical applications.
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Saulius Drukteinis, Goda Bilvinaite, Paulius Tusas, Hagay Shemesh, Vytaute Peciuliene
Summary: This study evaluated the obturation quality of root canals filled with BioRoot RCS sealer and single gutta-percha point by undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and endodontists. The results showed that open pores were the dominant type of porosity in all groups and root canal thirds, with the highest percentage of pores in the apical third. Quality and homogeneity of the fillings were similar in the apical and middle thirds among the groups, but significant differences were observed in the coronal third.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Saulius Drukteinis, Goda Bilvinaite, Paulius Tusas, Hagay Shemesh, Vytaute Peciuliene
Summary: This study evaluated the porosity distribution of root-canal fillings with BioRoot RCS/single gutta-percha point performed by a general dental practitioner and endodontist. The highest number of pores was observed in the apical third of the fillings, with no significant differences in porosity distribution between different root-canal thirds.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Saulius Drukteinis, Goda Bilvinaite, Hagay Shemesh, Paulius Tusas, Vytaute Peciuliene
Summary: The present study evaluated the effect of ultrasonic agitation on the porosity distribution of root canal fillings used as apical plugs. Results showed that ultrasonic agitation had an impact on the porosity of MTA Flow (MF) fillings, with the MF-UA group showing the highest porosity compared to the other groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Vaida Zaleckien, Vytaute Peciulien, Jolanta Aleksejunien, Saulius Drukteinis, Linas Zaleckas, Vilma Brukien
ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
(2020)