Dataset on meteorological forcing mechanisms impacting marine circulation and oceanographic variables in the northern part of the Veracruz reef system.

The dataset is divided in two main groups. The first group, referred to as "Meteorological data", consists of air temperature, sea level pressure and U and V components of wind direction and intensity: The second group, referred to as "Oceanographic data", includes biovolume, sea level and water temperature measurements. The meteorological data is derived from model data obtained from the NAAR-NCEP reanalysis for North America, calculated over the area of the Veracruz reef system, Mexico.

Fatigue resistance of all-ceramic fixed partial dentures - Fatigue tests and finite element analysis.

Objective: To estimate the fatigue resistance of a new translucent zirconia material in comparison to lithium disilicate for 3-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs).

Methods: Eighteen 3-unit FPDs (replacement of first upper molar) with a connector size of 4mm×4mm were dry milled with a five-axis milling machine (Zenotec Select, Wieland, Germany) using discs made of a new translucent zirconia material (IPS e.max ZirCAD MT, Ivoclar Vivadent).

Using a chewing simulator for fatigue testing of metal ceramic crowns.

Objective: Dynamic loading is a more important predictor for the clinical longevity of ceramic crowns than static loading. However, dynamic loading machines are costly and mostly have only one test station. The SD Mechatronik Chewing Simulator (formerly Willytec) may be a cost-effective alternative to evaluate the fatigue resistance of metal ceramic crowns.

Fatigue resistance of denture teeth.

Aims: There is no standard test to determine the fatigue resistance of denture teeth. With the increasing number of patients with implant-retained dentures the mechanical strength of the denture teeth requires more attention and valid laboratory test set-ups. The purpose of the present study was to determine the fatigue resistance of various denture teeth using a dynamic load testing machine.

Marginal Quality of Class II Composite Restorations Placed in Bulk Compared to an Incremental Technique: Evaluation with SEM and Stereomicroscope.

Purpose: To evaluate the marginal quality of composite resin restorations placed in extracted molars either in bulk (4 mm) or three increments.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen extracted mandibular molars were selected and two two-surface cavities were prepared in each tooth (proximal depth 4 mm, occlusal width 5 mm). On one side of the tooth, Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill (Ivoclar Vivadent) was applied in a single increment; on the other side, Tetric EvoCeram (Ivoclar Vivadent) was applied in three increments: a horizontal gingival, an oblique buccal, and an oblique lingual increment.