Objective: To evaluate color masking and relative translucency parameter (RTP) of increasing dentin thicknesses from different resin composites, with or without opacifiers, on a veneer dental preparation and resin disks.
Material And Methods: Artificial darkened lateral incisors with 1mm-thick veneers preparations were used to evaluate color masking of different resinous materials, with or without opacifiers: IPS Empress Direct (ED) with or without ED Opaque; and Essentia (ES) with or without ES Masking Liner. For the RTP test; disc-shaped specimens were performed and evaluated with a spectrophotometer (VITA Easyshade) against black and C4 backgrounds.
Stauffer, Emeric, François Caton, Raphael Marlu, Aurélien Pichon, Landry Seyve, Michael Furian, Aymeric Paillisser, Florence Berquet, Jeremy De Abreu, Blandine Deschamps, Benoit Polack, Philippe Connes, Paul Robach, Stéphane Doutreleau, Julien V Brugniaux, Samuel Verges, and Benoit Champigneulle.Acclimatized lowlanders exhibit a hypocoagulable profile after a passive ascent at high altitude. 00:00-00, 2024.
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An acute injury of the tracheobronchial system is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can be caused by medical procedures. Diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests. Identification of a tracheal rupture in patients under sedation or general anesthesia may be difficult, and a strong clinical suspicion is essential.
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