Enhanced osteointegration and osteogenesis of osteoblast cells by laser-induced surface modification of Ti implants.

Dental and orthopedic implants have become routine medical technologies for tooth replacement and bone fixation. Despite significant progress in implantology, achieving sufficient osseointegration remains a challenge, often leading to implant failure over the long term. Nanotechnology offers the potential to mimic the natural patterns of living tissues, providing a promising platform for tissue engineering and implant surface design.

Depressive Syndromes Associated with Alcohol Dependence.

Objective: Depressive syndromes (DSs) are some of the most common mental disorders in individuals suffering from alcohol dependence (AD). The aim of the study was to investigate the characteristics of DSs associated with AD in a group of inpatients admitted in a psychiatric hospital.

Method: One hundred sixty inpatients between 25 and 58 years of age (mean ± SD: 37.