Publications by authors named "F Ben Amor"

Replacing a hopeless molar with a dental implant is one of the most common treatment modalities in implant dentistry. However, immediate implant post-extraction in the posterior region requires managing the bone gap and ensuring primary closure of the socket. To address this anatomical consideration, several authors have proposed using a custom abutment to seal the socket after immediate implant placement, maintain soft tissue contour, and stabilize the surrounding tissues.

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  • Simple physico-chemical techniques help assess the composition and viability of plant seeds, aiding in agricultural applications.* -
  • Advanced methods like TGA, EPR, and HPLC offer deeper insights into seed quality by measuring factors like water content and organic compounds with fewer extraction steps.* -
  • The study tested these techniques on seed lots from three different plant species, highlighting HPLC's importance in Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for evaluating differences in seed compounds.*
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  • The study explores reducing nitrogen supply while using biostimulants to achieve sustainable agriculture that enhances economic, nutritional, and environmental outcomes without compromising yields.*
  • Twelve treatments were tested, varying nitrogen levels and selenium application, leading to improved antioxidant activity and total phenolic compounds in celery grown with less nitrogen.*
  • Results show significant increases in bioactive compounds in celery parts, especially when selenium was applied to the leaves, highlighting the potential to turn celery waste into valuable products.*
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  • - Facial neutrophilic dermatosis is a rare skin condition recently identified, characterized by crusty lesions resembling pyoderma gangrenosum, but with limited involvement of the facial area.
  • - There is some debate among experts regarding its classification, with some considering it a variant of Sweet's syndrome and others treating it as a distinct entity.
  • - Recent cases, including the one discussed, have noted potential links between facial neutrophilic dermatosis and conditions like ulcerative colitis, suggesting diverse clinical presentations.
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