Department of Aerospace Science and Technology

Comparative efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin protocols for alveolar ridge preservation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Objectives This systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to evaluate the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP), as well as to compare and rank different PRF protocols according to their relative effectiveness. Methods E...

Upcycling pharmaceutical capsules into porous activated carbon and activated carbon ash for efficient emerging contaminant removal

The management of pharmaceutical waste remains a significant challenge and presents opportunities for the development of value-added materials. In this study, discarded pharmaceutical gelatin capsules were converted into activated carbons and Ti-rich inorganic residues through se...

Light-curing performance of dual-cure and preheated luting materials under simulated restoration thicknesses: an in vitro study

Increased restoration thickness may reduce light transmission and compromise the light-curing performance of luting materials. Although preheated resin-based composites have been proposed as an alternative to conventional resin cements, their behavior under limited light availabi...