J Formos Med Assoc
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Practical barriers exist in applying threshold-concept-based clinical teaching. We applied the practice model to the subject of acute liver failure and reported the experiences in teaching and learners' reactions. ⋯ Threshold-concept-based clinical teaching is a feasible strategy. Students' reflections indicate that thresholds were crossed, which does not guarantee that students' mindsets are ready for future clinical practice.
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Supracrestal ridge augmentation (SRA) is a major challenge for clinicians. This study investigated the efficacy of a 3D-printed (3DP) hydroxyapatite/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (HA/PLGA) scaffold as a potential biologic for SRA. ⋯ The 3DP HA/PLGA scaffold maintains supracrestal space and demonstrates osteoconductivity to facilitate SRA.