A comparative in vitro study of different composite materials in terms of aligner attachment accuracy and surface roughness using different curing irradiances.

Background: To evaluate 4 different composite resins in terms of aligner attachment accuracy and surface roughness.

Material And Methods: 160 premolars were divided into 4 groups (n=40): Group 1: GC Aligner Connect™; 2: GC Ortho Connect™; 3: 3M ESPE Filtek™ Z350 XT flowable; 4: 3M ESPE Filtek™ Z350 XT Universal. Each group was divided into 2 equal subgroups regarding curing irradiances (Power of 1000 mW/cm in subgroup A for 10s, and 3200 mW/cmin B for 3s, VALO™ Cordless-LED Curing Light).

Introducing the ELPIS scale: a novel tool for measuring emotional empathy toward cancer patients.

Empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share another person's feelings, is crucial in the healthcare setting, particularly for patients with cancer who face significant psychosocial challenges. We aimed to develop a novel tool, the Empathy, Life with Cancer, and Psychosocial Skills (ELPIS) Scale that prioritizes emotional and cognitive components in order to determine the reflection of the negative stigmatization of cancer in societies on individuals, excluding the behavioral and ethical dimensions of empathy. The study was conducted using a quantitative research design with a sample of first- and second-year medical students in Türkiye.

Impact of effervescent denture cleaning tablets on color and surface characteristics of additively manufactured and hand-cast splint materials.

Objectives: This study is to evaluate the color stability, surface roughness, and hardness of additively manufactured and hand-cast splint materials after a 6-month commercially available denture cleaning tablet immersion simulation.

Materials And Methods: Disc-shaped additively manufactured and hand-cast auto polymerizing acrylic resin specimens were prepared (N = 40 each). All specimens were exposed to coffee solution totally 2 days.

Enhancing the effectiveness of CBT for patients with unipolar depression by integrating digital interventions into treatment: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Blended cognitive behavioral therapy (bCBT) combines face-to-face therapy with digital elements, such as digital health apps. This pilot study aimed to explore the effectiveness and safety of a novel bCBT application for treating unipolar depression in adults combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to CBT alone in routine care.

Methods: Patients ( = 82) were randomly assigned to bCBT ( = 42) or CBT ( = 40) over 12 weeks.

Is wear time of Hawley retainers measured with microsensors related to mandibular arch stability?

Purpose: The aim of this study was to show a possible correlation between the mean wear time of Hawley retainers and long-term mandibular arch stability as assessed via wear time analysis with microsensors.

Methods: This longitudinal retrospective study comprised 47 subjects (mean age 16.30 ± 1.