Niger J Clin Pract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficiency of self-adhering flowable resin composite and different surface treatments in composite repair using a universal adhesive.
The aim of this in vitro investigation was to evaluate the efficiency of self-adhering flowable resin composite (Vertise Flow, Kerr, Orange, CA, USA) and different surface treatments in the repair microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of aged nanofill resin composites using a universal adhesive. ⋯ Vertise Flow can be used effectively in the repair of old nanofill resin composites. The usage of universal adhesive with prior acid etching to obtain acceptable repair performance would be the practical choice under clinical conditions.
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The aim of this study is to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of 52 surgically treated tibial plateau fractures and to determine the factors affecting functional outcomes. ⋯ Use of graft if there is collapse on joint surface, early knee motion, and early started full weightbearing after surgical fixation of tibial plateau fracture is essential for successful outcome. Findings of osteoarthritis on X-rays are not related to poor functional outcome at the mid- to long-term follow-up of surgical treated tibial plateau fractured patients.
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The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between healthy lifestyles behaviours and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Turkish school-going adolescents. ⋯ Collaborative efforts among providers of school health and counseling services are urgently needed to improve all aspects of adolescent health.
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Dental extraction is a common procedure that is subject to complications and errors including extraction of the wrong tooth. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the causes of wrong tooth extractions and explore the attitude of dentists after extraction of a wrong tooth. ⋯ Wrong tooth extraction is a prevalent yet preventable problem. Most of the common causes of this problem appear to be more system rather than individual related. There is a pressing need to implement the universal protocol for the prevention of wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery.
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Adult hip reconstruction following trauma and hip pathologies depends on a sound knowledge of the proximal femoral geometry (PFG), which varies from one ethnic population to another. ⋯ Our study demonstrated that there was no difference in the means of both sides of femoral neck width and the intertrochanteric width of the left side. The correlations between PFG parameters showed that there was strong positive correlation that was significant apart from the right acetabular angle that did not correlate with other parameters.