In this paper we introduce our virtual etching as part of MAGDA a CAD system for Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). Virtual prototyping visualizations require fast algorithms for visualization that are suitable for interactive design. Modern MEMS simulators do not offer dynamic visualizations for etching. Etching progress is time dependent, typically calculated with Finite Element Analysi...

OBJECTIVE Micro-leakage, one of the major reasons for recurrent decays, may lead to uncontrollable flow of liquids, pulp inflammation and peri-apical pathology. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate micro-leakage of pit and fissure sealants after using three different pit and fissure preparation techniques: 1) acid etching, 2) fissure enameloplasty and acid etching, and 3) air abra...

This paper is a review of wet and dry etching of one of the most common types of glass: Pyrex. The paper analyzes the methods for increasing the glass etch rate in HF solutions, namely, annealing, concentration, ultrasonic agitation and temperature. The limitations of the wet etching of glass are also presented. Mashing layers commonly used for deep wet etching of glass are analyzed, in terms o...

This paper describes a new fabrication method for the simultaneous creation of multi-level single-crystalline silicon structures, each with a different thickness. The method combines deep dry etching and wet anisotropic etching of silicon in order to avoid multiple back-side alignment steps and timed etches. The levels are defined in a single lithographic step from the front side. The fabricati...

The fabrication of the 2D GaN-based photonic crystal structure at optical scales, a subμm scale in our case is very challenging. In our work, a double-etching method proved to be feasible to achieve the periodic GaN/air variation. The pattern was defined in a PMMA resist by electron-beam lithography and transferred to SiO2 by reactive ion etching (RIE) in a CF4 plasma and further into GaN by RI...

The aim of this study was to determine microtensile bond strength of two and one-step self-etching adhesive systems to dentin. 25 intact human third molars were used. Flat surfaces of mid-coronal dentin were exposed and the teeth were divided into 5 groups (n=5). Composite build-ups were made using the following self-etching systems / composite materials: 2-step self-etching system Contax / Ecu...

Porous silicon (PSi) is a versatile nanomaterial which has been utilized in several applications such as optical switching, drug delivery and sensors since its discovery in 1991. This material has been extensively investigated as an optical sensor due to its high surface area, high sensitivity and variety of optical transduction possibilities, e.g. changes in uorescence or reectance (interfer...

Saliva contamination of etched enamel before sealant application is the most common reason for failure fissure sealants, thus affecting effect caries prevention. This study aimed to evaluate shear bond strength (SBS) and microleakage resin-based on saliva-contaminated after rinsing, re-etching, applying universal adhesive. Fifty human third molars were sectioned into 2 parts embedded in acrylic...