A Comparison of Photoelastic and Finite Elements Analysis in Internal Connection and Bone Level Dental Implants

This study is a contribution to our understanding of the mechanical behaviour of dental implants through the use of the finite element and the photoelastic methods.Two internal connection and bone level dental implants with different design have been analysed (M-12 by Oxtein S.L., Zaragoza, Spain, and ASTRA, from Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC, USA

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Non-fatal drug overdose among persons who inject drugs during first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City: Prevalence, risk factors

Background: We examined non-fatal drug overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic among persons who inject drugs (PWID) in New York City (NYC).Methods: We recruited 275 PWID through respondent driven sampling and staff outreach from Oct.2021-Sept.2022 and enrolled in a cross-sectional survey.Information was collected on demographics, drug use behaviors

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Controller-Free Hand Tracking for Grab-and-Place Tasks in Immersive Virtual Reality: Design Elements and Their Empirical Study

Hand tracking enables controller-free interaction with virtual environments, JUMPSUITS which can, compared to traditional handheld controllers, make virtual reality (VR) experiences more natural and immersive.As naturalness hinges on both technological and user-based features, fine-tuning the former while assessing the latter can be used to increas

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