Enamel matrix derivative monotherapy versus combination therapy with bone grafts for periodontal intrabony defects: An updated review by Akira Hasuike, Taito Watanabe, Akemu Hirooka, Shingi Arai, Hideyasu Akutagawa, Naoto Yoshinuma, Shuichi Sato

“…This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of combining enamel matrix derivative (EMD) with various bone grafts in periodontal regenerative surgery, specifically targeting intrabony defects. …”
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A New Extensible Feature Matching Model for Corrosion Defects Based on Consecutive In-Line Inspections and Data Clustering by Mohamad Shatnawi, Péter Földesi

“…By dynamically segmenting the data into spatially localized clusters, this framework enables feature matching of isolated pairs and merging defects, as well as facilitating more precise localized transformations. …”
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Fat graft for facial contouring in patients with post-surgical and post- traumatic defects: A case series study by Alan Rafiq Rafaat, Falah Abdullah Hawramy, Zaniar Mustafa Amin

“…Methods: This is a case series study of 10 patients with secondary facial defects induced by trauma, parotidectomy and orthognathic surgery. …”
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Аpplication of xenogeneic native bone collagen for bone repair in critical-sized rat calvarial defect model by A. V. Veremeev, R. N. Bolgarin, V. G. Nesterenko, A. A. Andreev-Andrievskiy

“…We employed a conventional critical-sized (8 mm) rat calvarial defect model (48 Wistar or Sprague-Dawley rats). The artificial defect was repaired using Bongraf COLLAGEN, Geistlich Bio-Oss® utilised as a comparator, bone calvarial autograft, or remained unfilled (n = 6 per group). …”
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Unraveling the atomic-scale mechanisms of hydrogen defects behavior in yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia by first principles calculation by Baoshuai Liu, Juanli Zhao, Kaili Chu, Yuchen Liu, Yiran Li, Jingyang Wang, Bin Liu

“…The knowledge about the atomic mechanism of proton migration in the ceramic layer of TBCs is important to evaluate the feasibility of using current TBCs in hydrogen-fueled gas turbines. …”
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Effect of β-tri-calcium phosphate in both its putty and granular forms in treating bone defects in sheep by Abdulah Mahdi Salih, Saif Saad Ali Al-Jewari

“…The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of β-tri-calcium phosphate granules and Putty on the healing of bony defects after induced injury on the tibia bone of sheep. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Local Application of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 to Periodontal Defects in a Preclinical Osteoporosis Model by Shinta Mori, Sho Mano, Naoki Miyata, Tasuku Murakami, Wataru Yoshida, Kentaro Imamura, Atsushi Saito

“…Healing was evaluated through micro-computed tomography and histological analyses at 2 and 4 weeks. …”
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Comparison of Dentinal Defects Induced by Rotary, Reciprocating, and Hand Files in Oval Shaped Root Canal - An In-Vitro Study by Harakh Chand Branawal, Neelam Mittal, Prachi Rani, Aiyman Ayubi, Silviya Samad

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare the formation of dentinal defects using hand Hedstrom files, XP-Shaper, TruNatomy, and Reciproc Blue file systems when used for oval shaped root canals. …”
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Localization of TGF-β3 in intra bony defect treated by local application of chitosan \ β- TCP in rabbits by Zainab AJ Almashhadi, Nada MH Al-Ghaban

“…The aim of study to evaluate the expression transforming growth factor beta three (TGF-β3) in intra bony defects treated with chitosan and beta tricalcium phosphate and their combination. …”
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Fear of birth defects is a major barrier to soil-transmitted helminth treatment (STH) for pregnant women in the Philippines. by Emily R Insetta, Alex J Soriano, Francis Isidore G Totañes, Bernard J C Macatangay, Vicente Y Belizario

“…Women who were willing to take anthelminthics while pregnant had significantly greater knowledge as demonstrated by higher Treatment Scores (mean rank 146.92 versus 103.1, z = -4.40, p<0.001) and higher Birth Defect Scores (mean rank 128.09 versus 108.65, z = -2.43, p = 0.015). …”
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Design of a Janus Composite Patch with Anti-Adhesive and Growth-Promoting Functions for Abdominal Wall Defect Repair by Qingxi Hu, Xiaoyang Hou, Hekai Shi, Yongteng Song, Bing Zhou, Xinli Hu, Haiguang Zhang, Yan Gu

“…Both in vitro and in vivo evaluations confirmed the patch’s outstanding biocompatibility. …”
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The Effects of Compensatory Scanning Training on Mobility in Patients with Homonymous Visual Field Defects: A Randomized Controlled Trial. by Gera A de Haan, Bart J M Melis-Dankers, Wiebo H Brouwer, Oliver Tucha, Joost Heutink

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Homonymous visual field defects (HVFD) are a common consequence of postchiasmatic acquired brain injury and often lead to mobility-related difficulties. …”
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Enlargement of microvascular dropout toward the disc-fovea axis indicates new central visual field defect in glaucoma by Eun Jung Lee, Do Young Park, Hae Min Park, Changwon Kee, Jong Chul Han

“…Abstract We aimed to evaluate the relationship between the increase in choroidal microvascular dropout (MvD) toward the disc-fovea axis and the development of central visual field defect (CVFD) in patients with glaucoma. …”
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Loading Response of Segment Lining with Pea-Gravel Grouting Defects for TBM Tunnel in Transition Zones of Surrounding Rocks by Qixing Che, Changyong Li, Xiangfeng Wang, Zhixiao Zhang, Yintao He, Shunbo Zhao

“…To provide practical insights for engineers to evaluate grouting quality and take appropriate remedial action during TBM tunnel construction, this paper assesses four types of pea-gravel grouting defects, including local cavities, less density, rich rock powder and rich cement slurry. …”
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Research on automatic identification method for pipeline girth weld defects based on X-ray images and sparse representation by Shaohui JIA, Yaping LI, Weixin GAO, Yunchao PENG, Xinjian ZHANG, Yuxia WANG

“…By considering SDR images to be evaluated as a linear combination of sample SDR images (i.e., dictionary matrix), the approach of deriving coefficient vectors was employed to determine whether the segmented SDR image signifies a defect. …”
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Meta-analysis and systematic review of the outcome of reparative strategies for the treatment of deep joint defects of the knee in adult patients by Pieter Berger, Luis F. Mendes, Pieter J. Emans, Roel J.H. Custers, Frank P. Luyten

“…ABSTRACT: Introduction: Deep joint surface defects, affecting both full-depth articular cartilage and a substantial part of subchondral bone, remain a therapeutic challenge. …”
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Efficacy of two radiographic algorithms for detection of peri-implant bone defects on cone-beam computed tomography scans by Faezeh Yousefi, Ali Heidari, Azita Ehsani, Maryam Farhadian, Marzieh Ehsani

“…Abstract Background Early detection of peri-implant bone defects can improve long-term durability of dental implants. …”
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Healing of Bone Defects in Pig’s Femur Using Mesenchymal Cells Originated from the Sinus Membrane with Different Scaffolds by Rita Bou Assaf, Kazem Zibara, Mohammad Fayyad-Kazan, Fatima Al-Nemer, Manal Cordahi, Saad Khairallah, Bassam Badran, Antoine Berbéri

“…Objective. Repairing bone defects, especially in older individuals with limited regenerative capacity, is still a big challenge. …”
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<i>LEPR</i> isoform expression changes in local fat depots in coronary atherosclerosis and acquired heart defects by E. E. Gorbatovskaya, E. V. Belik, Yu. A. Dyleva, E. G. Uchasova, A. V. Ponasenko, E. V. Fanaskova, A. N. Stasev, O. V. Gruzdeva

“…Aim. To evaluate the expression of leptin receptor isoforms in local fat depots in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and acquired heart defects (AHDs).Material and methods. …”
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Application of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Amplatzer Atrial Septal Defect Occluder for Percutaneous Closure of Large Patent Foramen Ovale by Yajuan Du, Hang Xie, Hui Shao, Gesheng Cheng, Lu He, Xingye Wang, Xumei He, Beidi Lan, Yushun Zhang, Gang Tian

“…To reduce the incidence of residual shunting, we investigated the safety and effectiveness of the Amplatzer atrial septal defect (ASD) occluder for percutaneous closure of a large PFO measured by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and evaluated the value of TEE in this procedure. …”
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