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12th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2023, University For Business And Technology - Ubt Oct 2023

12th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2023, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2023

UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …


11th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2022, University For Business And Technology - Ubt Oct 2022

11th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2022, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2022

UBT Annual International Conference is the 11th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …


The Effect Of New Internal Ferrule Design Preparation On The Fracture Resistance Of Endodontically Treated Central Incisors, S. Jovanovski, Lj. Marion Oct 2021

The Effect Of New Internal Ferrule Design Preparation On The Fracture Resistance Of Endodontically Treated Central Incisors, S. Jovanovski, Lj. Marion

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Statement of problem. Meny studies concerning the ferrule effect may have a significant effect on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth.

Purpose. This study investigated the fracture resistance of endodontically treated anterior central incisors prepared with internal ferrule preparation design.

Material and methods. A total of 120 extracted human maxillary central incisor were endodontically treated and divided into 10 groups of 12. Group A1 to E1 and A2 to E2 represented teeth prepared with a 0mm, 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, and 2mm internal ferrule preparation. As material for our experiments, we used Ø 1.4 - 1.6mm Y-TZP ceramics posts with retention …


International Conference On Pharmaceutical And Natural Sciences, University For Business And Technology - Ubt Oct 2021

International Conference On Pharmaceutical And Natural Sciences, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 9th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …


International Conference On Dental Science, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo Oct 2021

International Conference On Dental Science, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 9th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …


International Conference Medicine And Nursing, University For Business And Technology - Ubt Oct 2021

International Conference Medicine And Nursing, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 9th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …


Immunotherapy In Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Gazmend Temaj Oct 2021

Immunotherapy In Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Gazmend Temaj

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is known as a heterogeneous disease. The progress is possible to make in understanding of biological mechanism who play pivotal role in the development of therapies. Here I will try to summarize the current and future possibilities of management of adult and children ALL. Many inhibitors are used to inhibit tyrosine kinase, chimeric antigen receptor and gene therapy for cure of ALL. The FDA has approved a number of drugs for treatment of children who are sick from ALL. Currently, is known that long term of survival is achieved in more than 50% of patients with …


Secondary Caries Susceptibility In Prosthodontics Correlated To Marginal Gap, Gordana Kovacevska Oct 2021

Secondary Caries Susceptibility In Prosthodontics Correlated To Marginal Gap, Gordana Kovacevska

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Introduction: Secondary caries of abutment teeth is an unwanted complication during prosthodontics treatment and the main reason for the replacement of FPD restorations. Marginal gap space in fixed restorations is responsible for micro-leakage and cement decomposition with caries appearance due to specific demineralization process by bacteria colonization. The aim of the study was to evaluate caries lesions in correlation to the crown marginal gap.

Material and methods: Marginal gap between the abutment tooth and the crown was measured using a light-body silicone for evaluating of absolute discrepancy with replica technique (RT). Twenty porcelain fused to metal crowns were fabricated on …


Effect Of The Cera Carnaubae And Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Waxes In The Synthesization Of Natural Lipsticks, Denisa Sadiku, Arleta Rifati-Nixha Oct 2021

Effect Of The Cera Carnaubae And Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Waxes In The Synthesization Of Natural Lipsticks, Denisa Sadiku, Arleta Rifati-Nixha

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Lipsticks are without a doubt one of the most beloved products, among many cosmetic products. The phenomenon of lip coloring has historical use and has served over the years for various purposes e.g., historically lip coloring has shown social status and a form of freedom (3). This work will elaborate in more detail various formulations for lipsticks based on the use of natural ingredients only, bringing to knowledge the effect of combining plant-based waxes such as Cera Carnaubae and Euphorbia Cerifera Cera with animal-based waxes such as Cera Flava, in different amounts and formulations. Through a detailed and thorough analysis …


Dental Management Considerations For The Patients With Diabetes Mellitus In Oral Surgery And Pediatric Dentistry, Vullnet Fazliu, Aferdita Rizaj Oct 2021

Dental Management Considerations For The Patients With Diabetes Mellitus In Oral Surgery And Pediatric Dentistry, Vullnet Fazliu, Aferdita Rizaj

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The incidence of diabetic mellitus is increasingly steadily. The increasing longevity of the population and more effective diagnostic protocol mean that the dental practitioner will be treating an increasing number of patients with diabetic mellitus. The authors present relevant information about diabetic mellitus, its type, path physiology, complications, medical and dental management of these patients. There are many medical and dental management issues that dentists should consider when treating patient with diabetic mellitus.


Influence Of The Post Space Preparation On The Rest Filling In Endodontically Treated Teeth, Valdet Iseini Oct 2021

Influence Of The Post Space Preparation On The Rest Filling In Endodontically Treated Teeth, Valdet Iseini

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Endodontic treatment is usually indicated for teeth that are carious, severely damaged or fractured. In such teeth, making a post and a crown is indicated. Although the main purpose of the post is to strengthen the structure of the tooth and the possibility of extending the stump, it is equally important not to introduce reinfection into the canal during operation, but also to prevent the micropermeability of the remaining part of the canal filling. The post space preparation involves the removal of the gutta-percha and cementum from the coronary and middle thirds of the root canal, but it can often …


Pharmacists Recommendation For Herbal Preparations With Secretolytic And Antitussive Action, Gentiana Mehmeti Oct 2021

Pharmacists Recommendation For Herbal Preparations With Secretolytic And Antitussive Action, Gentiana Mehmeti

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Herbal medicines with expectorant and antitussive action have an important role in therapy and are prescribed by doctors and recommended by pharmacists. The study was based on a questionnaire on the use of expectorant and antitussive syrups. This study included 128 pharmacists and 116 pharmacy technicians from 157 pharmacies operating in the Prishtina region. 71.8% of pharmacists claim that naturally occurring syrups acting on the respiratory tract are prescribed by a doctor. Depending on the type of cough antitussive or expectorant prescribed by doctors, pharmacists claim that 82.8% expectorant syrups are prescribed, while 17.2% are antitussive. Syrups with antitussive or …


Evaluation A Renal Function Of Patients With Medication-Overuse Headache (Moh), Drita Yzeiri Havziu Oct 2021

Evaluation A Renal Function Of Patients With Medication-Overuse Headache (Moh), Drita Yzeiri Havziu

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Excessive drug use causes Medication-overuse headache (MOH) which can be manifested with chronic daily headaches, occurring monthly 15 or more days when the medicament is used redundantly for more than three months. Recent studies concerning the epidemiology of drug-induced disorders suggest that an increased risk of nephrotoxicity appears in a group of patients who abuse NSAIDs. The aim is to confirm the early phase of nephrotoxicity in patients with (MOH), who were treated with NSAIDs in combination with other drugs (analgesics, triptans, and antidepressants) and compared patients treated only with Diclofenac, Piroxicam, Ketoprofen, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and Celecoxib. Besides conventional markers …


Anti-Sars-Coronavirus Treatment Based On Molecular Interaction, Gazmend Temaj Oct 2021

Anti-Sars-Coronavirus Treatment Based On Molecular Interaction, Gazmend Temaj

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SARS-CoV-2 belongs the family betacoronavirus in Coronoviridae; it is known to have single strand RNA which is enveloped. The first case is reported late2019 in China. From there it is circulate around the world, causing the COVID-19 pandemic situation with higher fatality rates. At the beginner of April 2021 SARS-CoV-2 has infected more than 130 million people and led to 2.84 million death. There are several strategies for cure of SARS-CoV-2 infection, to date the number of drugs who are used for treatment is increased depends of these drugs are used alone or in combination form. FDA has approved remedesivir …


Phenotypic And Allelic Variations Of Blood Types At Different Time And Spatial Intervals, Hyzer Rizani Oct 2021

Phenotypic And Allelic Variations Of Blood Types At Different Time And Spatial Intervals, Hyzer Rizani

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In the human population blood types are different which are due to time, space and evolutionary processes. During this research, we used a questionnaire to collect material for the groups. The sample in this paper includes a total of 2529 individuals from six settlements as follows: Prishtina-752, Lipjan -534, Gjakova-436, Peja-184, Ferizaj-338 and in Prizren-285. Knowing that their antigens in the human population react selectively to the antigen of viruses and bacteria, which cause various diseases, we will investigate their correlation with blood types[2]. Thus, in this research we have some cases of diseases which are related to blood types. …


Pharmacologic Therapy In Temporomandibular Disorders, Burim Kiseri Oct 2021

Pharmacologic Therapy In Temporomandibular Disorders, Burim Kiseri

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The temporomandibular disorders (TMD) etiology is multifactorial and it affects the most important functions, such as eating, speaking, and facial expressions, and are usually accompanied by pain which results in distress for the patient. Despite the extensive studies in the management of TMD, which is commonly a multidisciplinary approach and the most commonly used steroidal or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, myorelaxant, tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants and anxiolytics have been proven to be successful for related inflammatory, disc interference disorders only and neuropathic pain, but are still not an appropriate solution for definitive treatments and still carries risk due to their side effect profiles. …


Types Of Suturing Materials In Oral Surgery, Biljana Evrosimovska Oct 2021

Types Of Suturing Materials In Oral Surgery, Biljana Evrosimovska

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Aim: In everyday surgical practice, different types of suturing materials are available. They play an important role in tissue healing, facilitate the process of hemostasis, enable the reconstruction and reunification of tissue whose integrity has been compromised during surgery or trauma. The aim of this study is to examine the reaction of the tissue to different suturing materials, as well as to determine the speed of wound healing and the incidence of complications after their use, in order to prove which of them is most suitable for oral surgery procedure.

Material and methods: These researches were done based on analyzes …


10th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2021, University For Business And Technology - Ubt Oct 2021

10th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2021, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2021

UBT Annual International Conference is the 10th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …


The Effects Of Lumbar Traction In Lumbar Discal Hernia. A Single Case Study, Altin Erindi, Sead Bushati, Elton Spahiu Oct 2020

The Effects Of Lumbar Traction In Lumbar Discal Hernia. A Single Case Study, Altin Erindi, Sead Bushati, Elton Spahiu

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People have always had back pain. Back pain was described in the distant past in old texts from 1500 BC. The word sciatica has been used since Ancient Greek times and Hippocrates (460-370 BC) described “sciatic” pain as mainly affecting men aged 40-60 years (Allan and Waddell, 1989). This is a single case study about whereas the mechanical effects of lumbar traction are well substantiated. We have used the intermittent variable of the traction. We used a Platinum 3D traction table. MRI of the lumbar spine of the patient were recorded before and after. Pain intensity was rated on VAS, …


Nursing Care In Patients With Corneal Inflammation, Kaltrina Azizi, Doruntina Ismaili Oct 2020

Nursing Care In Patients With Corneal Inflammation, Kaltrina Azizi, Doruntina Ismaili

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There are two types of keratitis, the one which includes substance loss (ulcer) and the one where the inflammation process develops in deep layers without epithelium damage (keratitis stromalis or parenchimatosa).Common signs for all the types of keratitis are: cular pain that is intensified during the movement of palpebra on cornea. photophobia, it occurs from the painful contraction of the inflamed iris, decrease on sight sharpness, and watering.According to etiology, keratitis is divided in bacterial, viral, mitotic, allergic and trophic keratitis. According to this study, masculine gender is much more affected with 41 cases in total or 68.33%, then comes …


Health Policies And The Challenges Of The Implementation Of Legislation In The Republic Of Kosovo, Naser Rugova Oct 2020

Health Policies And The Challenges Of The Implementation Of Legislation In The Republic Of Kosovo, Naser Rugova

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Health policies, adequate legislation in the field of health and sustainable financing of the health system continue to be serious challenges for countries in transition and especially for the Republic of Kosovo. As a new state, with a health system that has gone through three difficult periods in the last three decades such as political, economic, social and the transition from international administration to an independent and sovereign state, has significantly influenced the reform and advancement of health policies as well as the quality of legislation governing this area.The situation in Kosovar healthcare continues to be critical two decades after …


Investigational Anti Sars-Covid 19 Medication, Gazmend Temaj, Kumrije Sopi Xharra, Shefki Xharra, Angelika Moder, Jasmin Nurkovic, Hilada Hefic, Rifat Hadziselimovic Oct 2020

Investigational Anti Sars-Covid 19 Medication, Gazmend Temaj, Kumrije Sopi Xharra, Shefki Xharra, Angelika Moder, Jasmin Nurkovic, Hilada Hefic, Rifat Hadziselimovic

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The newly identified severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV- 2) that originated in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. By July 2020, the WHO reported over 17 million confirmed cases in over 200 countries around the globe. This review discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect healthy people, structure and replication cycle of SARS- CoV-2; targets and therapeutics SARS- CoV-2 and anti-COVID drugs: strategies and perspectives.


Understanding The Process Of Dying Among Young And Old Adults, Tringa Lajqi Oct 2020

Understanding The Process Of Dying Among Young And Old Adults, Tringa Lajqi

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This qualitative study aimed to further understand and explore the different perspectives that young and old adults have regarding the process of dying , respectively how young and old adults perceive and understand the process of dying, their thoughts, feelings and beliefs regarding the personal death and the death of loved ones, the connection between life and death cycle, their insights regarding the pivotal role that culture has on the way how people approach death, different coping mechanisms when facing loss, the idea of afterlife and perspectives for the idea of being immortal. In this research study participated 8 young …


Pharmacogenetics- Gene And Sars-Covid 19 Medication, Gazmend Temaj, Kumrije Sopi Xharra, Shefki Xharra, Angelika Moder, Jasmin Nurkovic, Hilada Hefic, Hilada Hefic, Rifat Hadziselimovic Oct 2020

Pharmacogenetics- Gene And Sars-Covid 19 Medication, Gazmend Temaj, Kumrije Sopi Xharra, Shefki Xharra, Angelika Moder, Jasmin Nurkovic, Hilada Hefic, Hilada Hefic, Rifat Hadziselimovic

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An analysis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) genomes collected from the patients worldwide has identified mutations in the virus that could aid in drug and vaccine development. The researchers found that the virus’s genetic diversity in most countries is similar to what it is globally, suggesting that it was introduced repeatedly by many infected people in each country rather than by a “patient zero.” The genetic analysis found 198 mutations that have occurred more than once. “Mutations in themselves are not a bad thing it is nothing to suggest SARS-CoV-2 is mutating faster or slower than expected. …


Attitudes Of Citizens Of The Republic Of Kosovo And The Identification Of Overcoming Mechanisms During The Covid-19-Coronavirus Period, Nausika Hoxha Oct 2020

Attitudes Of Citizens Of The Republic Of Kosovo And The Identification Of Overcoming Mechanisms During The Covid-19-Coronavirus Period, Nausika Hoxha

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The purpose of the research is to identify the overcoming mechanisms to citizens of Kosovo and how they feel during the quarantine. The research was conducted with quantitative design and 1053 participants, variated age 19-65, while the administration of the non- standardized questionnaire was online and consisted of 22 questions and 3 of them were opened questions. The analysis of the data was performed depending on the frequency obtained from the results of the online platform in a descriptive form, by which a questionnaire was administered where they present the percentages and graphs from the answers of the participants. The …


Ethics In Clinical Research On Application Of Virtual Articulators In Dentistry, Dugagjin Sokoli, Merita Sveqla, Burim Kiseri, Kujtim Shala Oct 2020

Ethics In Clinical Research On Application Of Virtual Articulators In Dentistry, Dugagjin Sokoli, Merita Sveqla, Burim Kiseri, Kujtim Shala

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Just like any other medical research field, the investigation on the use of virtual articulators in dentistry has its ethical implications. Research ethics in oral and medical investigations are critical internationally. The privacy of any participant in the research is a non-negotiable and justice is crucial at all times during the research. We researched on various online research platforms and selected 12 research papers, out of 197, that treat the ethics in research in medical and dental clinical research. We identified 10 ethical issues that needs to be considered while doing clinical research on application of virtual articulators in dentistry. …


The Importance Of Digital Genealogical Coding For Family Medicine, Naser Kamberi, Hyzer Rizani, Festim Kamberi, Smajl Rizani Oct 2020

The Importance Of Digital Genealogical Coding For Family Medicine, Naser Kamberi, Hyzer Rizani, Festim Kamberi, Smajl Rizani

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This study was conducted on a sample of 8000 individuals interviewed in 97 households in some settlements, such as: Presevo, Zhunica, Rahovica, Miratovc, Raince, Norche and some other villages. The material is sorted by generations in order to detect the type of inheritance in the family. In this paper we followed genetic diseases, inheritance of biomorphological traits, blood groups, and all these qualities are presented with codes. For example, birth order, generation, adjective code, personal code of wife and husband identifying spouses. Based on this data, a computer program is formed to form genetic trees in the family. Therefore, this …


Determination Of Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria As Well As Coliforms In A Raw Milk In The Region Of Prizren, Suhareka And Rahovec, Hyzer Rizani, Shkëlzim Ukaj, Shkumbim Shala, Magbule Rizani, Naser Kamberi, Smajl Rizani, Duresa Uka Oct 2020

Determination Of Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria As Well As Coliforms In A Raw Milk In The Region Of Prizren, Suhareka And Rahovec, Hyzer Rizani, Shkëlzim Ukaj, Shkumbim Shala, Magbule Rizani, Naser Kamberi, Smajl Rizani, Duresa Uka

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The microbiological quality of raw milk is a key to the quality production of dairy products. Alternation is a term that describes the change of composition, taste and smell at those points where it is inedible for the consumer. Microbial alternation of milk often involves degradation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats of organisms and their enzymes. Milk and dairy consumption has increased considerably in Kosovo over the last decade, and a large part of local production comes from small-scale distributors across the country. In this research, 50 milk samples were taken at some of the cumulative sites and from dairy …


Nursing Care For The Newborn And The Mother After Childbirth - Postpartum Phase, Home Care, Doruntina Ismaili, Kaltrina Azizi Oct 2020

Nursing Care For The Newborn And The Mother After Childbirth - Postpartum Phase, Home Care, Doruntina Ismaili, Kaltrina Azizi

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Childbirth is a joyous event when a woman gives birth to a child she desires. Despite the pain and embarrassment, childbirth is the long-awaited peak of pregnancy and the beginning of a new life. However, childbirth is also a critical time for the health of the mother and her baby. The postpartum phase is an essential period for a mother and her baby. The postpartum period includes a critical transitional time for a woman, her newborn, and her family, on a physiological, emotional, and social level.The postpartum period, or puerperium, begins about an hour after birth and includes the following …


In Vitro Effect Of Etching Time And Polymerization Duration On The Shear Bond Strengths To Dentin, Xhevdet Aliu, Nexhmije Ajeti, Kastriot Meqa, Fisnik Aliu, Merita Sveqla, Lumturije Asllani Oct 2020

In Vitro Effect Of Etching Time And Polymerization Duration On The Shear Bond Strengths To Dentin, Xhevdet Aliu, Nexhmije Ajeti, Kastriot Meqa, Fisnik Aliu, Merita Sveqla, Lumturije Asllani

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The effect of dentine etching time with H 3 PO 4 37% (20 and 60 sec) and composite polymerization duration (60 and 180 sec) on the shear bond strengths to dentin was evaluated in vitro. Dentine was treated with H 3 PO 4 37% in duration of 20 and 60 sec, before (Syntac ® ) was applied. The composite was polymerized for 60 and 180 sec. Data were analyzed with Anova and Tuckey test. Mean values for the first group (etching 20 sec / polymerization 60 sec) were 63.8 ± 3.7 N, for the second group (E 60 sec / …