The authors ask the question: How does one incorporate the benefits of portfolio optimization
without disturbing the core beliefs of the fundamental manager? A solution is characterized …

Osteomas are benign slow growing, osteogenic lesions which may arise from proliferation
of either cancellous or compact bone. They are usually sessile tumours composed of dense …

BACKGROUND Variations in gingival phenotypes may be influenced by tooth shape,
position, age and gender as well as the involvement of confounding factors such as racial and …

Periodontitis has a multifactorial etiology as a result of interactions between periodontal
pathogens and the host response. Due to the complex etiology and esthetic complications, the …

Inexpensive miniaturized gas sensing elements detecting various gases with high sensitivity,
good thermal stability, and short response time are in high demand. Compatibility of thin …

Certain marine invertebrates secrete calcium carbonate skeleton with interconnected pores.
Corals best present this group of animals. The microstructure of marine invertebrates has …

Purpose: Intrabony defects pose a clinical challenge in treatment practice. Various have been
proposed for the treatment of residual defects. In particular, for intra defects with a≥ 3 mm …

Conductive polymer composites have long been used in sensing applications. Since the
demand for such sensors is growing, further research is needed to keep pace and come up with …

Ferroelectric materials are used in variety of sensor and actuator applications. These are
generally piezoelectric or electrostrictive, polycrystalline ceramics. The behavior of …