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Tom Robbins

“Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business.”
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Composition, phase analysis, biaxial flexural strength, and fatigue of unshaded versus shaded Procera zirconia ceramic

Recent interest in shaded zirconia has raised questions about the relative stability of the tetragonal phase after colorant oxide additions. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
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Jaw Bone Osteogenesis Following Injection of Gel Containing Bone-Augmenting Agents

The degeneration of alveolar bone is a precursor to tooth loss and an ongoing issue for those who already wear dentures. Efforts to regenerate bone using agents such as recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 have been challenging, since high levels of such growth factors can trigger inflammation and tumorigenesis.

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Moses Hadas

“I have read your book and much like it.”
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Effects of two surface finishes on the color of cemented and colored anatomic-contour zirconia crowns

The esthetic appearance of anatomic-contour zirconia restorations is influenced by the shade of the coloring liquid and the optical properties of the luting cements. However, few studies are available on the effects of surface-finishing methods and luting cements on colored anatomic-contour zirconia restorations. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)

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Letter: Government should reverse dental program decision

Dentists are not part of the primary health care system and physicians are not trained to deal with mouth diseases, such as those that affect teeth and gums. Primary mouth care is not covered under MCP.

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John Dryden

“None are so busy as the fool and knave.”
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A versatile snap-on, metal-to-metal connection system for direct immediate loading with screw prostheses

This technique introduces a system of abutments with a pressure or friction fitting to retain implant-supported prostheses. The system combines the chief advantages of cement and screw-retained prostheses, which are passively fit and easily removed from the mouth, respectively. This system provides an alternative to conventional immediate loading systems, since it allows easier adjustment and modeling of the prosthesis with a snap-on connection and easier removal from the implants. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
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Dad given A 17k compensation for dental work

Richard Ogden, 57, from Warton, claims he received poorly-planned and poorly-executed dental work from Dr Johnston Jordan of Oasis Dental Care in Lytham , which led to chronic infection. The contract cleaner was advised in 2013 by Dr Jordan that he would be able to replace a failing bridge in his upper jaw without needing implants.

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Satchel Paige

“Age is mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
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