Background: Regarding the strong differentiation and anti-leukemic activity of Dendrostellera lessertii extract, an active agent with similar capabilities was isolated from the crude extract of the plant leaves. The aim of this study was to determine whether the anti-proliferative effect observed for this compound, is differentiation-dependent among the drug-treated cells, using U937 cells. Me...

BACKGROUND Multiple materials and techniques have been reported for complete denture impressions in literature. The aim of the study was to assess the trends in complete denture impression materials and techniques among general dental practitioners (GDP) and specialists (SP) in Pakistan. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, self-designed-structured questionnaires were distributed among 500 ...

One of the most frustrating aspects of making final impressions for crowns and bridges involves the management of finish lines that extend subgingivally. The dentist must contend with many problems like relapsing gingival tissue which can obstruct the flow of impression material into the sulcus. This is most often managed by packing retraction cord which is time-consuming, difficult and often u...

AIM The aim of the study is to analyze the effect of different materials and techniques in current use on peripheral shaping of complete denture impression. METHODS The present study was conducted to compare and evaluate the maxillary border morphology produced using tissue conditioner as control and low fusing impression compound, Polyether, Pattern resin and periphery wax as border molding ...

introduction: complete adhesion of the impression materials to trays is important to prevent impression materials from being pulled away from trays during removed from the mouth and to ensure that the direction of polymerization shrinkage will be towards the tray. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of two retention features of custom trays (adhesive vs holes) on the dimensional a...