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    as intermediate cells. “Bone matrix is comprised of three elements: organic, mineral, and fluid. Organic components constitute 39% of the total bone volume, which contains 95% type I collagen and 5% proteoglycans. Minerals include primarily calcium hydroxyapatite crystals and contribute about half of total bone volume.”1 Within the matrix, collagen fibers are responsible for providing tensile strength. Eventually, calcification and ossification of the fibrous matrix forms individual bony trabeculae

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    synthesizing and secreting the components that make up the extracellular matrix. In order for the skin to heal properly, one component that is especially important is collagen, for it plays a major part in the structure of the skin. Lack of collagen synthesis during healing can lead to raised scar, resulting in poor skin function and appearance[18]. TransCyte is a temporary, bioactive synthetic covering with a similar structure to Biobrane, with an addition of fibroblasts. Like Biobrane, it is also

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    order to prevent blood loss. There then comes a rapid release of preformed inflammatory mediators from the cells surrounding the injury, the first thing this causes is the aggregation of platelets, these platelets adhere to extracellular surface structures which are exposed, such as collagen and basement membranes, this in turn causes serotonin from platelet stores to be stimulated. (Kirk, Phillips and Murray 2001) As well as attracting further

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    A Report On The Data

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    Based on the objectives of the experiment, it is important to describe the credit datasets, the classi ers, the combination techniques of the classi ers, and lastly the software used in carrying out the experiments.. 3.1 Datasets To access the prediction accuracy of the four classi ers and their combinations in the two class classi cation problem analysis, two real life datasets taken from the University of California, Irvine(UCI) repository were used. These datasets are described below [28]. 3.1

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    In Table 4, BDR was compared across different studies. The six studies also reported the bone defect fill. Reduction in bone defect in experimental group was reported between -2.50±0.78 mm to 2.80±0.89 mm and in control group from -0.09±0.11 mm to1.24±0.69 mm. The overall difference of mean changes in two groups was significant with standardized mean difference of 1.789 [98% CI: 1.493, 2.084] and the corresponding P-value of 0.0001. The parameter showed significant heterogeneity across studies with

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    1) define and explain the concept of Guided tissue regeneration(in detail) (GTR) According to the Glossary of Periodontal Terms 4th Edition, Guided tissue regeneration is defined as “Procedures attempting to regenerate lost periodontal structures through differential tissue response.” The concept of Guided tissue regeneration is centered on placing physical barriers to block the apical migration of the gingival connective tissue and epithelium cells of the flap, while allowing the inward migration

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    Breaking Free in The Matrix Essay

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    Breaking Free in The Matrix        Eighteenth-century Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau begins his infamous discourse The Social Contract by stating, "Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains. One thinks himself the master of others, and still remains a greater slave than they." Both Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" from The Republic and the Wachowski Brothers' hit film The Matrix discuss man's efforts on his journey towards illumination to break free of his chains

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    As individuals overcome the inevitable process of change, they begin to realize their full potential. In the set text, the 1999 Wachowski Brother’s film, The Matrix, the concept of change is significantly explored. In the related texts “Plato’s Allegory of the cave” and “The Door” clearly represents and reinforces this concept of change; that it is inevitable and experiences from this process leads to wisdom. In each text, the individual composers explore certain themes such as “the illusion of reality”

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    Analysis of Film The Matrix The Matrix, released at Easter in 1999, is both a piece of cinematic entertainment and a film portraying religious and philosophical allegories. The Matrix can therefore be viewed from two different perspectives; purely as an action film or instead on a deeper level, exploring the more insidious values hidden in the plot. As a piece of cinematic entertainment, the Matrix was a very successful film release. It contains fight scenes, chase

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    The Matrix Essay

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    The Matrix In 1999 directors/writers Larry and Andy Wachowski (Bound) made a dark and often disturbing Science Fiction film, The Matrix. With the production expertise of Joel Silver (Commando, Predator, Lethal Weapon series, and Die Hard series), Andrew Mason (The Crow, Dark City) and Barrie M. Osborne (Face/Off, The Fan, Child's Play), The Matrix is sure to be a favorite among Science Fiction movie fans for years to come. The Matrix won the Oscar award in all four categories it was nominated for;

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