Publications by authors named "Antoni Espana-Tost"
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- Conventional surface treatments for improving adhesion in silica-based ceramics are unreliable for zirconia, prompting the exploration of laser conditioning as a potential alternative.
- An in vitro study tested five different surface roughening methods on zirconia disks, comparing bond strength with resin composites, finding significant differences in adhesion across groups, particularly high performance from CO and femtosecond laser treatments.
- SEM analysis showed varied surface patterns among treatments, indicating that while CO laser can provide good adhesion, it may risk weakening the ceramic, whereas femtosecond lasers yield optimal surface conditions for zirconia.
Suture technique and materials are important in preventing complications such as wound dehiscences. The purpose of this study was to determine the tensile strength of different suturing techniques, comparing several materials with different diameters. One hundred sixty sutures were performed using silk, e-PTFE, and 2 types of polyamide (monofilament and Supramid).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInverted ductal papilloma of the oral cavity is an infrequent benign neoplasm of papillary appearance that originates in the secretory duct of a salivary gland. The etiology is unknown, though some authors have related it to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with a tumor of the lower lip mucosa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) have been identified as the most important cause of pain in the facial region. The low level laser therapy (LLLT) has demonstrated to have an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and biostimulating effects. The LLLT is a noninvasive, quick and safe, non-pharmaceutical intervention that may be beneficial for patients with TMDs.
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