• According to the 3R concept, [ 41 ] animals of the control groups (uncoated and PDLLA) were shared with another experimental osseointegration study (data not shown here) in order to reduce the total number of animals. (medscape.com)
  • The effect of a biofunctionalized implant surface on the osseointegration. (usp.br)
  • This study examined the effects of a cholesterol-lowering drug, simvastatin (Merck, Darmstadt, Germany), on the osseointegration of titanium implants in a rat model. (allenpress.com)
  • 11. Chiesa R, Giavaresi G, Fini M, Sandrini E, Giordano C, Bianchi A, Giardino R. In-vitro and in-vivo performance of a novel surface treatment to enhance osseointegration of endosseous implants. (keystonedental.com)
  • 15. Giavaresi G, Chiesa R, Fini M, Sandrini E. Effect of a multiphasic anodic spark deposition coating on the improvement of implant osseointegration in the osteopenic trabecular bone of sheep. (keystonedental.com)
  • Introduction: The surface of dental implants is an important factor for osseointegration process and different methods of surface treatment have been described. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, the success of this treatment is associated to osseointegration, which is defined as a direct connection between living bone and the surface of implant without interposed soft tissue. (bvsalud.org)
  • This process also occurs when an implant is placed 17,18,25 and the clinical success of oral implants is related with their osseointegration 24 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Considering that surface topography, implant design and surface seem to influence the bone apposition, numerous studies demonstrated that the surface roughness of titanium implants affects the rate of osseointegration 16,22,37,43 . (bvsalud.org)
  • 3 Perhaps the least challenging form of failure is when there is a total biologic failure with a complete loss of osseointegration in which case the failed implant can easily be removed using an extraction forceps. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • A completely paralyzed man is learning how to communicate once again after receiving a new brain implant treatment that allows him to select from a series of binary options when forming words and sentences. (scrubsmag.com)
  • Optical phenomenon of peri-implant soft tissue. (keystonedental.com)
  • 8. Bittner N, Schulze-Späte U, Cleber S, Da Silva J, Kim D, Tarnow D, Ishikawa-Nagai S, Gil M. Comparison of Peri-implant Soft Tissue Color with the Use of Pink-Neck vs Gray Implants and Abutments Based on Soft Tissue Thickness: A 6-Month Follow-up Study. (keystonedental.com)
  • 10 In contrast, cementation procedures present inevitable problems such as difficulties eliminating all entire cement remnants from peri-implant soft tissues. (allenpress.com)
  • Many animal cancer experiments featured a so-called three-day model and ten-day model, where three and ten referred to the number of days that had passed after the researcher had injected tumor cells into the animal or had implanted an experimental tumor and then removed it surgically at different sizes of growth. (aimatmelanoma.org)
  • The 4 millimeter-diameter device, called a ganciclovir implant, is surgically placed into the eye, where it releases the anti-viral drug ganciclovir over a period of several months. (nih.gov)
  • Twenty animals were randomly assigned to each of the four study groups (n=10 specimen for biomechanical and histomorphometric analysis, respectively). (medscape.com)
  • After histomorphometric analysis it was observed that the modified microstructured surface with a low concentration of the bioactive peptide provided a higher adjacent bone density (54.6%) when compared to the other groups (microstructured + HA coating = 46.0%, microstructured only = 45.3% and microstructured + high concentration of the bioactive peptide = 40.7%), but this difference was only numeric and not statistically significant. (usp.br)
  • The percentages of bone-implant contact (BIC) and bone area between threads (BABT) were determined throughout histomorphometric analysis and bone apposition was detected in implants of both groups. (bvsalud.org)
  • The high-dose WA-implanted rats ( n = 46) developed extremely aggressive tumors surrounding the pellets within 4-5 months after implantation. (nih.gov)
  • For example, tungsten coils implanted into the subclavian artery of rabbits rapidly degrade, leading to elevated serum tungsten levels as early as 15 min after implantation. (nih.gov)
  • Since the prevalence between dose groups for post implantation loss was not significantly altered, the trend toward decreased implantations with increased dose was not considered biologically significant in this study. (nih.gov)
  • To investigate further whether implantation of different types of donor tissues results in qualitatively and quantitatively different degrees of recovery, four patients with Grade IV or V PD received implants of pre-coincubated autologous AM and intercostal nerve in the caudate nucleus. (thejns.org)
  • In Group-2, implants were incubated in Staphylococcus epidermidis medium before implantation. (bvsalud.org)
  • In Group-3, before implantation, implants were immersed in Rifamycin solution following bacterial contamination . (bvsalud.org)
  • In Group-4, sterile implants were immersed in Rifamycin solution before implantation, and served as the control group . (bvsalud.org)
  • In presence of bacterial contamination , rough-textured implants have the most propensity of developing capsular contracture comparing to fine-textured and polyurethane implants at three months after implantation. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the present study implantation of peripheral nerve bridges following dorsal hemisection is combined with ex vivo gene transfer with adenoviral vectors encoding neurotrophin-3 (Ad-NT-3) to examine whether this would stimulate regeneration of one of the long descending tracts of the spinal cord, the corticospinal tract (CST), into and beyond the peripheral nerve implant. (nin.nl)
  • three experimental groups ( n = 10 in each group), which received implantation operation along with administration of 0.1 mL of particle suspension (approximately 1.0 × 10 8 PEEK, CoCrMo, or HXLPE wear particles) into the knee joint at 1 month postoperation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As a global pioneer in implant dentistry we have long-term scientific evidence to show that our products work. (straumann.com)
  • For over a decade, Genesis has led implant dentistry into a new era of immediacy and aesthetics. (keystonedental.com)
  • Under their leadership, JOMI maintains its sound scientific integrity while expanding its influence within the field of implant dentistry. (quintessence-publishing.com)
  • His expertise area is implant dentistry with his main clinical research interests in implants, implant biomaterials, and dental materials. (quintessence-publishing.com)
  • Bone Inductive Properties of rhBMP-2 Loaded Porous Calcium Phosphate Cement Implants Inserted at an Ectopic Site in Rabbits" by H. Kroese-Deutman, P. Ruhe, P. Spauwen, J. Jansen. (allenpress.com)
  • Fifty-four rabbits were separated into 3 groups of 18. (allenpress.com)
  • In the 10-week rabbits, bone-labeling fluorochromes were administered at set intervals in 4 of the rabbits from each group. (allenpress.com)
  • The in vivo study used 16 implants placed in the tibia of rabbits. (allenpress.com)
  • Material and methods: Ten rabbits were selected and received one implant treated with method I in the left tibia and one implant treated with method II in the right tibia. (bvsalud.org)
  • All the 4 experimental groups had the same microrough topography with or without some biofunctionalization treatment. (usp.br)
  • The combination of the moderately rough collar and the rough topography of the Genesis implant body stimulates soft-tissue and bone growth. (keystonedental.com)
  • Many factors could affect the osseous healing of implants such as surface topography of biomaterial, the status of the bone/implant site, implant loading conditions, surgical technique and implant design 1,3,15,21 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The operated femurs were dissected of soft tissues and ten femurs per group were submitted for either biomechanical or histological analysis. (medscape.com)
  • osteolysis around the implant) underwent sterile swabs with subsequent culture on blood agar plates. (medscape.com)
  • their wear particles are considered to induce peri-implant osteolysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We examined whether different particle types induce the same degree of peri-implant osteolysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • PEEK, CoCrMo, and HXLPE wear particles (approximately having the same size and doses) induce peri-implant osteolysis to a different degree: HXLPE particles induce peri-implant osteolysis to a mild degree, while PEEK and CoCrMo particles caused significant peri-implant osteolysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In case of a porous implant, osteolysis occurred primarily in the peripheral region, rather than in the porous structures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • PEEK polymer has been introduced as a candidate material to be utilized for the substitution of metals in orthopedic implants [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The subjects used were C3H mice with an RIF-1 tumour implanted subcutaneously and allowed to grow for 3 weeks prior to treatment. (scirp.org)
  • In group 1, 1 porous Ca-P disc was inserted subcutaneously in each rabbit. (allenpress.com)
  • In group 2, Ca-P discs loaded with rhBMP-2 were inserted subcutaneously. (allenpress.com)
  • The Genesis implant combines enhanced gingival aesthetics and high primary stability. (keystonedental.com)
  • One implant was placed in an anterior central tooth position 5 mm below the gingival margin in an acrylic model, and 32 stone models were obtained with implant analogs. (allenpress.com)
  • Varying amounts of excess cement were found on all specimens except for the PEEK group with abutment-crown connections 1 mm below the gingival margin. (allenpress.com)
  • In collaboration with clinical partners, she evaluates new tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of infections associated with orthopaedic implants. (gu.se)
  • METHODS: Sixty participants selected from the dragon boat team of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were divided into acupoint stimulation group (20 participants), … muscle stimulation group (20 participants), and control group (20 participants) by complete randomization. (iospress.com)
  • Then, twenty implants were divided in two groups, according to methods of sandblasting and acid-etching (method I and method II). (bvsalud.org)
  • Using trephines is perhaps the oldest and yet one of the most aggressive methods of implant removal. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • A second group of methods, which includes DNA microarrays and proteomics, have advantages that overcome the limitations implicit in signature-tagged mutagenesis and in vivo expression technology, namely, the ability to directly measure expression (gene or protein) levels on a true genome-wide scale, but their application to analysis of bacterial pathogens during real infections is still in its infancy. (cdc.gov)
  • In conclusion the biofunctionalization of the implant surface could interfere in the bone apposition around implants in particular in terms of bone density and different concentrations of bioactive peptide lead to different results. (usp.br)
  • Here, we addressed this question using a bioactive cellular implant to deliver recombinant anti-amyloid-β antibodies in the subcutaneous tissue. (nih.gov)
  • NT-501 ECT implant (Cell Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. (withpower.com)
  • In the present study, we used that system and male F344 rats, implanted intramuscularly with pellets (1 mm × 2 mm cylinders) of weapons-grade WA, to simulate shrapnel wounds. (nih.gov)
  • Rats were implanted with 4 (low dose) or 20 pellets (high dose) of WA. (nih.gov)
  • The low-dose WA-implanted rats ( n = 46) and nickel-implanted rats ( n = 36) also developed tumors surrounding the pellets but at a slower rate. (nih.gov)
  • Rats implanted with tantalum ( n = 46), an inert control metal, did not develop tumors. (nih.gov)
  • Significant hematologic changes, indicative of polycythemia, were also observed in the high-dose WA-implanted rats. (nih.gov)
  • Twenty-four rats were divided into four groups. (bvsalud.org)
  • In Group-1, sterile implants were placed in submuscular pockets. (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSION: (1) Both stimulation groups are part of vibration therapy, which can relieve sympathetic tension and regulate the vegetative nervous system's relaxation effect. (iospress.com)
  • Conclusion: Our data demonstrated that implants treated with the method II presented increase in the contact between bone and implant after 45 days compared to method I. Moreover, with concern to bone area between threads, it was observed an increased in the method II after 45 and 60 days. (bvsalud.org)
  • We used immunohistochemical and molecular biological analysis techniques in experimental aneurysms implanted with three different bioabsorbable polymer coils and platinum coils. (thejns.org)
  • The focus of its research lies on the atomic-level studies of interfaces between technological materials and biological macromolecules, with applications in the fields of biomedical implants, biosensors, pharmaceutical packaging, biocompatible adhesives, and many others. (uni-bremen.de)
  • To provide information for the design tissue-engineered, biocompatible implants. (nih.gov)
  • Based on this, the main focus of the present study was to investigate the cognitive performance of cochlear-implanted children after a cognition-based language intervention program. (nih.gov)
  • In this experimental study, 60 cochlear-implanted children were selected and randomly allocated into case and control groups. (nih.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate if a biofunctionalization of implant surface influences the bone apposition in a dog model and to compare it with other surfaces, such as a microstructured created by the grit-blasting/acid-etching process. (usp.br)
  • The in vitro study used 24 pure titanium screw implants with 4 different surfaces: 1 group of 6 implants had machined surfaces and 3 groups of 6 implants had varying degrees of surface roughness (prepared by surface blasting with aluminum oxide with particle sizes of 25, 75, or 250 μm). (allenpress.com)
  • The 4 implant surfaces used in the in vitro study were used in the in vivo study. (allenpress.com)
  • By using SRXRF in the in vivo study, slightly higher amounts of titanium were detected, with the roughest implants at a distance up to 400 μm from the implants, after which there was no difference among the implant types. (allenpress.com)
  • Capsular contracture around silicone miniimplants following bacterial contamination: an in vivo comparative experimental study between textured and polyurethane implants. (bvsalud.org)
  • The man featured in the study titled, "Spelling interface using intracortical signals in a completely locked-in patient enabled via auditory neurofeedback training', published in the journal Nature Communications, is now going through a similar experience as he learns to communicate using implants in his brain. (scrubsmag.com)
  • On eligible participants that are randomized to this group, the NT-501 Investigational product will be implanted in the study eye, and participants will be followed for 24 months. (withpower.com)
  • Following analysis of the 6 month data, if the open label extension (OLE) is not triggered, patients in the control group will continue on the original study schedule timeline trough month 24. (withpower.com)
  • The results of the study showed that the experimental animals incurred less hearing loss compared to the control group when reexposed to the same noise at a higher level. (cdc.gov)
  • This work created the first theoretical and experimental basis for the study of indentation of graded materials with applications in fields as diverse as biomechanical implants, geomechanics, advanced structural coatings and microelectronics. (mit.edu)
  • Another requirement of sound study design is that patients assigned to both groups undergo the same types of testing (exam, scans, labs) at the same time points in the study in order to be rigorously comparable. (aimatmelanoma.org)
  • The German study sample consisted of 10 children with a cochlear implant (CI) and an age-matched control group of 30 normally hearing (NH) children. (europa.eu)
  • One group of patients in this study are enrolled in addiction treatment through physician health programs (PHPs). (nih.gov)
  • The Ganciclovir Implant Study for Cytomegalovirus Retinitisevaluated the safety and efficacy of the sustained-release ganciclovir implant as the primary treatment for newly diagnosed, peripheral CMV retinitis. (nih.gov)
  • It evaluated 26 patients, of which 30 eyes were randomly assigned to either immediate treatment (patients received an implant within 48 hours of study enrollment) or deferred treatment (patients were evaluated until progression of CMV retinitis was noted). (nih.gov)
  • The study found that in people who received immediate treatment(within 48 hours of enrollment), the ganciclovir implant eliminated all signs of active infection for a median of 226 days or about eight months. (nih.gov)
  • Among study participants in the deferred treatment group, the median time to CMV retinitis progression was 15 days. (nih.gov)
  • To maintain masking, participants randomized to this group receive sham surgery and will be followed for 12 months. (withpower.com)
  • Among the different surface properties that influence the bone apposition around implants, the chemical or biochemical composition may interfere in its acceptance by the surrounding bone. (usp.br)
  • Surface treated encapsulation systems were implanted with growth factor enriched platelet gel, which helped to create a vascularized environment before loading human islets. (nih.gov)
  • Titanium Release From Implants Prepared With Different Surface Roughness. (allenpress.com)
  • Although impact of biofilm and implant surface on capsule formation has been demonstrated, interaction of microorganisms with different surface types has not been clarified yet. (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite high bacterial load and biofilm formation, polyurethane implants are resistant to capsule contracture due to surface characteristics. (bvsalud.org)
  • The anodization process has been shown to align collagen fibers perpendicular to the implant surface, enhancing the mucogingival seal and aesthetics. (keystonedental.com)
  • The Genesis implant offers a hydrophilic surface. (keystonedental.com)
  • Objective: To investigate the bone apposition in implant surface treated with sandblasting and acid-etching. (bvsalud.org)
  • Contact osteogenesis is characterized by deposition of a newly formed bone in direct contact with the implant surface. (bvsalud.org)
  • Regarding to distant osteogenesis, bone tissue is deposited on the surface of old bone in the peri-implant site and the bone surface provided a population of osteogenic cells. (bvsalud.org)
  • Instead of implanting electrodes in the brain, the team has been placing them on the brain's surface, beneath the skull. (michiganradio.org)
  • The amount of force required to unscrew an osseointegrated implant depends on several factors including implant shape (tapered being easier than cylindrical), surface characteristics, 5 thread design, 6 bone quality, and the amount of remaining apical bone around the implant. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • In group 3, absorbable collagen sponge (ACS) implants loaded with rhBMP-2 were inserted in the same location as the Ca-P discs. (allenpress.com)
  • The overall goal of this RFA is to facilitate multidisciplinary research, design, and training aimed at development of a new generation of natural and synthetic medical implants, including totally biological solutions for instances in which synthetic implants have historically been used. (nih.gov)
  • Jaime Sommers is saved from death after receiving experimental medical implants. (gestdown.info)
  • 3 A common biological complication of the peri-implant mucositis is a reversible inflammatory process defined by soft tissue redness, swelling, and bleeding on probing. (allenpress.com)
  • Tumor yield was 100% in both the low- and high-dose WA groups. (nih.gov)
  • however, the implant does become surrounded by bone 23,25 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Presence of only few apical threads surrounded by bone would mean that the implant is still osseointegrated and not necessarily easy to explant. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • Specimens were ground (Exakt, Norderstedt, Germany) until implants appeared in full length with maximum diameter. (medscape.com)
  • When encapsulated cells are implanted before the onset of amyloid plaque deposition in TauPS2APP mice, chronic exposure to anti-amyloid-β antibodies dramatically reduces amyloid-β40 and amyloid-β42 levels in the brain, decreases amyloid plaque burden, and most notably, prevents phospho-tau pathology in the hippocampus. (nih.gov)
  • To build toward this goal, we used the VSA to define voiding patterns of male mice with diabetic diuresis (BTBR.Cg-Lepob /WiscJ mice), irritative urinary dysfunction (E. coli UTI89 urinary tract infection), and obstructive urinary dysfunction (testosterone and estradiol slow-release implants) compared to their respective controls. (nih.gov)
  • We are the first to implant in mice an artificial brown-fat depot and show that it has the expected effects on body temperature and beneficial effects on metabolism. (berkeley.edu)
  • But implant therapy is not an experimental approach. (straumann.com)
  • NT-501 ECT implant (Cell Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. (withpower.com)
  • The upshot of these experiments was that effective treatments could eradicate the few cancer cells present in the three-day model or early after transplantation of the experimental tumor, while the animal would more likely die despite therapy in the ten-day model or following more delayed removal of the implanted experimental tumor. (aimatmelanoma.org)
  • Fortunately, most cancers now have at least one drug approved for adjuvant therapy, so that drug becomes the comparator, or control group , instead of placebo or close observation. (aimatmelanoma.org)
  • Four young men paralyzed below the chest because of spinal cord injuries were able to regain control of some movement after receiving an experimental spinal stimulation therapy from a team of NIH-funded researchers. (nih.gov)
  • An experimental gene therapy with the human factor IX gene improved symptoms for as long as 4 years in men with severe hemophilia. (nih.gov)
  • We chose to use an adenoviral vector encoding NT-3 because CST axons are sensitive to this neurotrophin and Schwann cells in peripheral nerve implants do not express this neurotrophin. (nin.nl)
  • No regenerating CST fibers were, however, observed into the transduced peripheral implant. (nin.nl)
  • Animals with spontaneous recurrent seizures induced by pilocarpine administration were implanted with movable microelectrodes in the right anterior and posterior hippocampus to evaluate the effects of gap junction blockers administered in the entorhinal cortex. (hindawi.com)
  • Using a pink-neck implant and a pink abutment would contribute positively to the overall esthetic outcome for an anterior implant. (keystonedental.com)
  • We have developed a special implant material which makes it possible to use implants small in diameter or length, which still withstand all the forces when you chew. (straumann.com)
  • therefore, a proper drill size corresponding to the implant diameter must be used. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • RESULTS: (1) RPE: both stimulation groups showed a significant increase compared to the control group. (iospress.com)
  • Four nonsurgically treated patients served as a control group. (thejns.org)
  • In contrast, there have been no significant clinical changes in the control group. (thejns.org)
  • The results indicated that the bone-to-implant contact was 58.4% ± 5% for the experimental group and 31.7% ± 2.6% for the control group. (allenpress.com)
  • Thresholds recorded at various time intervals following the second exposure were compared with those recorded in a control group exposed only to the higher level noise. (cdc.gov)
  • By their mid-30s, those who'd participated in the program-especially males-had significantly fewer risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases compared to a control group. (nih.gov)
  • Three groups of male olive baboons ( Papio anubis) were studied: The control group drank Tang to match the calories consumed by the alcohol-binge-drinking groups. (nih.gov)
  • In the experimental group, doses of levodopa have been reduced by more than 60% and dopamine agonist use has not resumed. (thejns.org)
  • however the addition of an adhesive peptide in low concentration favored the bone formation adjacent to the implants when compared to the other surfaces during the period evaluated. (usp.br)
  • This peri-implant bone formation can be divided in contact and distant osteogenesis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The neoplastic implant in surgical wound is a complication whose percentage of occurrence reported in the literature is variable, but sets with high morbidity and therapeutic difficulties. (revistaabcd.org.br)
  • Capsule thickness and inflammatory cell density were higher on rough-textured implants compared to fine-textured implants (pâ ¯=â ¯0.004). (bvsalud.org)
  • 4 Similarly, peri-implantitis is characterized as an inflammatory reaction, although suppuration on probing and loss of implant-supporting bone is also evident. (allenpress.com)
  • Groups 1 and 4 showed minimal inflammatory response adjacent to the coil mass. (thejns.org)
  • In Group 3 intermediate inflammatory reactions were seen. (thejns.org)
  • Since 1987, varying degrees of clinical improvement have been achieved in Grade IV and V parkinsonian patients by implanting perfused AM and FVM into the right caudate nucleus. (thejns.org)
  • Progress appears to be stepwise, starting within weeks of tranplantation and becoming clinically significant in the 2nd and 3rd months (similar to our AM- and sooner than in our FVM-implanted patients), followed by a period of stability and, after a second wave of improvement 12 to 18 months posttransplantation (similar to FVM implants), has continued (87.5 ± 7 points presurgery to 46 ± 5.6 points 36 months postsurgery). (thejns.org)
  • This is a complete system for all patients and indications, including immediate implant placement, temporization, and more conservative protocols. (keystonedental.com)
  • However, both groups can be successfully used as a therapeutic strategy to rehabilitation of edentulous patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • By studying this specific group of patients, researchers want to understand the difference between those who may or may not respond to treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Today's findings, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology , show that AIDS patients had no progression of newly diagnosed CMV retinitis for about eight months using the ganciclovir implant. (nih.gov)
  • These findings provide strong scientific evidence that this experimental device can help to improve the treatment and potentially the quality of life for thousands of AIDS patients worldwide with CMV retinitis," said Carl Kupfer, M.D., director of the NEI, part of the National Institutes of Health. (nih.gov)
  • Although patients must have surgery to use the implant, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, takes less than one hour, and can be done on an outpatient basis. (nih.gov)
  • Doctors treated11 of these patients with ganciclovir implants in their second eye with similar results. (nih.gov)
  • Enough bone for implant treatment? (straumann.com)
  • More gentle and fast implant treatment? (straumann.com)
  • The 150 J/cm 2 PDT group showed a significant increase in the ratio of blood volume to tumour volume at 2, 8 and 24 hours after treatment when compared to pre-treatment measurements (p (scirp.org)
  • The observed increase in the blood volume to tumour volume at the later time points corresponds to a decrease in epithelial coverage on immunohistochemical stained (CD31) slides for the 150 J/cm 2 PDT group at 24 hours after treatment. (scirp.org)
  • Examination of gravid uteri at sacrifice revealed no significant differences among treatment groups in the incidence of resorptions, dead or malformed fetuses or in average body weight of live fetuses per litter. (nih.gov)
  • To improve the treatment and quality of life for these people, researchers have sought alternative therapies for CMV retinitis, such as the ganciclovir implant, that would prove safe and effective and spare them the daily inconvenience of intravenous treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Because the implant releases ganciclovir into the eye only, there is concern that those who receive the treatment may develop CMV infections in their unaffected eye and elsewhere in the body. (nih.gov)
  • He is also interested in bone biology including biologically-mediated bone mineralization (implants), bone metabolism, osteoblasts, and isolating and characterizing human osteogenic cells. (quintessence-publishing.com)
  • Backed by a decade of science, the Genesis Implant System achieves predictable aesthetics and long-term clinical success. (keystonedental.com)
  • But in a lab at Stanford University, an experimental brain-computer interface is able to transform Bennett's thoughts into easily intelligible sentences, like, "I am thirsty," and "bring my glasses here. (michiganradio.org)
  • 4) HRV (hf): The difference between the acupoint stimulation group and the muscle stimulation group was statistically significant. (iospress.com)
  • Examples of these situations are: advanced peri-implantitis (Biologic failure), ( Fig. 1 ) poorly positioned implants which makes them either non-restorable or a challenge to aesthetics and fractured or damaged implants. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • Ultrasonic PEEK tips were effective at cleaning the cement remnants around implants to a certain depth. (allenpress.com)
  • IL-1β, IL-8, TNFα, RANKL, and MCP-1 expression in PEEK and CoCrMo groups was high, while that in the HXLPE group was low. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Self-mating PEEK implants in the form of lumbar nucleus replacement and cervical total disc arthroplasty devices are now reported to be in clinical use [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The excess cement not removed after the cementation of fixed implant-supported restorations may cause loss of peri-implant attachment or adjacent bone. (allenpress.com)
  • Fetal skeletal variations per litter were significantly altered among the experimental groups. (nih.gov)
  • In addition, the bone density was found to be significantly greater in the experimental group. (allenpress.com)
  • The implant, shown in area A, is significantly warmer (30.86 degrees Celsius maximum) compared with the control region in area B (29.43 degrees Celsius maximum). (berkeley.edu)
  • 5 Screw-retained or cement-retained restoration types are preferred for fixed implant prostheses. (allenpress.com)
  • A second group had been binge drinking for approximately two years and the third had been drinking heavily for about 10 years. (nih.gov)
  • More-over, the internal threads of the implant must be intact to allow for engagement of the fixture remover screw. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • This method cannot be used on implants that rely on locking mechanisms such as Morse tapered designs with no abutment screw (e.g. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • In this implant system, the abutment is connected to the implant via a morse-tapered connection with no abutment screw. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • For implants with damaged internal threads a similar technique known as reverse screw technique can be used. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • 8 However, there will be higher risk for implant fracture because of the wedging effect of the reverse screw inside the implant. (oralhealthgroup.com)
  • Systemic drug disposition during TAF implant dosing was explained by a multi-compartment pharmacokinetic (PK) model. (nature.com)
  • Thrombus organization and healing in an experimental aneurysm model. (thejns.org)
  • Although the frequency of clinically important incidental abnormalities was not high in the sample of children studied, the presence and variety of findings in any pediatric group is particularly important for both the welfare of the subject and for research in which knowledge of the subject's neurologic status is vital to the interpretation of the results. (ajnr.org)
  • However, several groups have reported incidental radiologic findings in symptomatic and healthy adult populations. (ajnr.org)
  • Our findings would be helpful for implant designers to choose friction pairs in orthopedic components. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Using an experimental drug, researchers were able to suppress a mutated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) gene. (nih.gov)
  • The researchers used a specifically tailored hydrogel to scaffold and control an implant containing stem cells to form a functional brown-fat-like tissue. (berkeley.edu)