Several methods have been proposed to integrate digital models into Cone Beam Computed Tomography scans. Since all these methods have some drawbacks such as radiation exposure, soft tissue deformation and time-consuming digital handling processes, we propose a new method to integrate digital dental casts into Cone Beam Computed Tomography scans. Plaster casts of 10 patients were randomly select...

BACKGROUND Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) occurs in up to 63-84% of patients after thyroid surgery. This study aims to assess the effects of using a capsicum plaster to reduce PONV after thyroid surgery at either the Chinese acupuncture point (acupoint) Pericardium 6 (P6) or Korean hand acupuncture point K-D2. METHODS One-hundred eighty-four patients who underwent thyroid surgery we...

In continuous casting, it is common to close single or multiple submerged nozzles of multi-strands tundish adapt production rhythm due insufficient liquid steel equipment failure. However, the closure nozzle will change flow field in and further affect removal efficiency inclusions tundish. For this reason, based on numerical simulation, behavior inclusion with different closed were studied, op...

The continuous casting tundish is a very important metallurgical reactor in production. flow characteristics of tundishes are usually evaluated by residence time distribution (RTD) curves. At present, the analysis model RTD curves still has limitations. In this study, we reviewed curve models single and multi-flow tundish. We compared mixing modified combination for same time, multi-strand were...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of varying numbers of layers of plaster of Paris bandages on the mechanical properties of specimens used on the construction of orthopedic splints. METHODS Rectangular plate-shaped and cylinder-shaped specimens were constructed and assigned to two groups simulating plaster slabs and cast and further divided into six subgroups according to the number of layers...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of right leg restriction at the knee, ankle or both, on a driver's braking times. Previous studies have not investigated the effects of knee restriction on braking performance. A total of 23 healthy drivers performed a series of emergency braking tests in a driving simulator in either an above-knee plaster cast, a below-knee cast, or in a...

The present work was conducted to elucidate the influence of inclusionson surface quality deep cold-drawn battery cups for electrical cars. obtained results revealed that, prevent defects sand-holes in cold-drawing process, attentions should be paid steelmaking and casting process optimal control inclusions. Because were often caused by large Al2O3 clusters CaO-Al2O3 particles. Most important, ...

Heat is generated during the exothermic reaction associated with plaster splint application. The amount of heat generated is affected by the plaster thickness, dipping water temperature, and extremity elevation method. The authors assessed the effect of these variables on skin and plaster temperatures. Short-leg posterior splints were applied to noninjured extremities on a volunteer using 2 pro...

PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of particulate dentin-plaster of Paris with and without platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on bone healing and new bone formation around titanium dental implants in a canine model. Histologic sections and histomorphometric analysis of the defects were obtained at 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three circular bone defects were surgically prepared in ...

OBJECTIVE Observe the effect of Tai Chi in combination with auricular plaster therapy on treating obesity patient with secondary hyperlipidemia. METHOD Select 45 patients who suffer from simple obesity and secondary hyperlipidemia and then adopt random digital table to divide them into a Tai Chi group, an auricular plaster therapy group and a combination group. Each group consists of 15 patie...