#ive been poly c separately

[mrs-monaghan]

Hi I suppose you have heard the interview that PolyC did or even seen it, although the Jkkrs joke with PolyC being a jikkoker himself, it is clear that he has a deeper friendship with JK and JM, since he speaks in all the overall member interview and the only name he mentions other than JK is Jimin, even saying that he had what seem like deep and meaningful conversations with JM, the mutual interest the two have in tattoos evidently plays to his advantage, only one more thing of so many that connects them, apart from that, it was nothing other than respectful in everything that had to do with BTS

Absolutely. And he is not just a tattoo artist. He is a friend. I've enjoyed what I've seen of that interview. What I was even happier about is finally getting the answer to who found Poly C. Me and my friends have been discussing it forever and we were leaning towards Jimin. But today we found out JK found Poly C first and introduced him to bae 😍

I love a good compilation of people always having Jimin and JK in the same sentence. Including the latest one from Jhope in his documentary where he talked about Jikook always going to bed late.

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And now Poly C can be added to the list.

Jikook really are a package deal. Like that's how much time they spend together. And for Poly C it happens off screen not on camera. So take your fanservice narrative and choke on it 🤗

And anon you are correct. He was very respectful and only had good things to say. We also found out how Jimin was there for members getting inked for the first time. True angel 🥺🥺

Full interview for those yet to c it;

[n7punk]

what does chevron mean in your ask about lonnie? I am idiot🤝

oh no worries. chevron is i Think a term that has seen some usage, but mostly as push back to the "love triangle" trope in YA fiction. so you know how for a while there it seemed like every YA book had to have a "love triangle" where the protag was caught between two guys (who were often either identical or one was "safe" and the other was "bad")? well people got fed up with that and also pointed out it was never actually a love "triangle" because that implied the men were interested in each other as well. when i say its a shipping chevron, i mean two people are interested in the same person, but not each other, which would provide the third line that actually turns it into a triangle.

the chevron is a style of polyamoury also! something ive noticed is that most "ot3" ships are three people who are all dating each other and usually no one else, which from what ive seen is the rarest form of polyamory in real life (though i could be wrong, i haven't seen statistics, ive just met exactly 1 throuple in real life that was actually in partnerships together and not just having threesomes and only two of the people in that relationship actually lived together).

in my experience, more often polyamory means 2(+) people who are dating each other as well as other, separate people. so person a & b are dating each other, but person a is also dating person c, and person b is dating a 4th person d, but b is not dating c, and a is not dating d. of course there are many kinds of polyamory and relationship arrangements (maybe a & b are both dating person c and then just b is dating d), but fanfiction primarily portrays 3+ people all dating each other which is why i specifically referred to it as a chevron (and part of the reason i portray the Horde Trio the way i do, because it matches my personal experience of polyamory).

i think the "everyone is mutually dating" thing might be most common because cishet couples sometimes bring in a "third" for sex/threesomes, in which case both people in the couple end up involved with the third person sexually, so people who aren’t poly themselves are kind of familiar with the "all three of us are involved” thing and maybe feel more insecure about someone who has partnerships with other people they aren't as close with themselves.

ive discovered i have trouble thinking like a monogamous person at all and cant really imagine ever getting jealous of any of my partners being involved with someone, so maybe im overcompensating trying to understand that perspective and adding in more jealousy than is normal, but to me it does make More sense to be insecure about your partner being with a third person who you aren't involved with than one that you're also dating, so it might make more sense for people who are monogamous to write polyamory that way.

again, that is a style of polyamory that definitely does happen, it just hasn't been my personal experience with it, which is reason number 67 i write the trio the way i do.

[polyamoryus]

Polyamory from the eye of the “unicorn” or the “third” (or.1)

When people say they are "in a relationship," they are generally referring to being one of a couple. They progress from the initial spark, to dating, to having sex, becoming exclusive, moving in together, getting married, and so on.

Polyamory (from Greek πολύ poly, "many, several", and Latin amor, "love") is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the consent of all partners involved. It has been described as "consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy".

If you're a poly newbie or more monogamously-oriented, there are probably a few phrases in here that you will be unfamiliar with. While some polyamorous relationships are not open to newcomers; other relationships allow new partnerships to develop. Like many other subcultures, the poly community has developed its own language. We use words like “compersion,” The feeling of joy associated with seeing a loved one love another; contrasted with jealousy. We use words like “polyfidelity” to describe an intimate relationship structure where all members are considered equal partners and agree to restrict sexual activity to only other members of the group., to distinguish them from relationships whose members are free to add new relationships. “Triad.” A polyamorous relationship between three people. Usually, this refers to a relationship where all three people are actively involved with each other (A is dating B, B is dating C, and A is dating C), also known as a "delta" or "triangle" triad or the more recently known as "throuple." The term can also refer to "vee" relationships, where two people are both dating one person (the hinge) but not each other. These relationships can be either open or closed/poly-fi.

A quad is the same as a triad, only with four people instead of three.

I couldn’t say Polyamory is either a good nor bad idea. It's a choice, just as monogamy is a choice. I'm polyamorous, so I like it.

I am polyamorous. I have a romantic relationship with multiple people at the same time.

I think I have always been polyamorous. Since I was a little kid, I have never liked the idea of having to pick sides. I remember my mom pointing out Brad Pitt and in my head, I thought Angelina Jolie looked just as nice as Brad, not one over the other, but both beautiful people. I remember fantasizing about couples in high school that were together, rather than just a cute boy or girl. I thought I was just a horny little teenager, but come to grow up and find out, it is a very normal feeling for some people. While it may not be an ideal fantasy or lifestyle for everyone, I found comfort in meeting likeminded individuals that shared the same thoughts or interests.

Having been in a triad for the past 6 years, Id say I have a great deal of experience when it comes to living the polyamorous lifestyle. Its not as complicated as it seems. Ive even met a dozen people who say they feel a sense of suffocating or being tied down in monogamous relationships. I was lucky to meet my partners at the young age of 18. Not really having much personal experience on monogamous relationships worked, other than what was displayed at home or on tv, all Ive really known is being poly. Ive always hated the idea of cheating, and even in my own family, Ive witnessed the urge to venture outside of the marriage. Ive always seen the curiosity, and in my head polyamory has always made sense.

When I met my girlfriend and boyfriend it was at a concert that I attended with a group of girls for promotional modeling. My now girlfriend was the top model. The first night I didn’t notice him a whole lot, but I knew they were together. She totally took the spotlight, I couldn’t take my eyes off her most of the evening. I remember thinking about her a lot after that night. She had my number and would text me sweet things and make me wonder about a lot. I knew she had a boyfriend, but she was totally flirting with me, and she was inviting me to come hang out with them.

Being so young, you could say i was somewhat prude to the whole thing. There was a lot of unspoken questions, that I just felt would be answered the more I came around. I was newly 18, at this age, I really wanted to be motivated in the right way. Ready to leave the nest, I was looking for a new experience. Boy , did I find it.

I never felt what I was doing was wrong, even though I can admit, it felt a little naughty. I was extremely attracted to her, and as my interest in her grew, so did my interest for him. Being the “third” I never wanted to step on her toes, or make her feel uncomfortable with me. After all, she was sharing everything with me, and I mean everything. In our type of triad, we do everything together, work together, eat together, sleep together, I think you get the point…. So my main goal and priority has always been making sure I knew my place. I have a huge amount of humility and respect for the foundation that brought us together.

I love the drive I share with my partners. Over the last 6 years, our business has grown as we have grown together. As the “third” partner entering their relationship, I feel they have done a whole lot in making sure I feel equal and comfortable.

The number one question we always get is, “how do you deal with jealousy” and I think the number one answer is always communication. As women , we feel, ALOT. So its important to talk about any and all feelings that surface. We basically lay them out on the table in our family meetings and make sure were always on the same page.

Our relationship was closed for many years due to me being uncomfortable with the idea of opening our triad. I don’t think I was ready to open my mind to the idea of having another girl, after all I was the other girl….right? Well, I still am, but I can share….. right? Well yes, this is alright. When it felt right, we went for it. After dozens of awkward questions on my part, I felt I was ready to flirt with and connect with new girls who might be interested in all of us. Again, we do everything together so dating is no different. Together we like to find people who like all of us together. We don’t separate for dates so our attraction must be completely mutual. Imagine how hard it is to find someone to connect with, now multiply that times three. Finding a fourth person to vibe with has not been easy. For a short while, we had a girl move in to our house and we were technically a “quad” for a few months. It’s a really interesting dynamic and takes a lot of strength, perseverance and consistency from all ends. It did not work out with this girl but thankfully we all shared a good time together while it lasted.

To me that’s what life is all about, making the most out of life, while it lasts. Life is so short, too short to wonder “what if ?” all the time.

I love being polyamorous. I feel I live my life to the absolute fullest and I look forward to giving more of an inside of what it’s like, the good, the bad, the pretty, the ugly. I used to google search for blogs coming from someone like me, for advice on these topics, so I figured I’d just write them in case anyone else is searching for an opinion. Thank you for reading!

[juniperpublishers-dentistry]

In vitro Comparison of Marginal Fit of Cad-Cam Zirconia, SMLS Co-Cr, Pressable Lithium Disilicate, and Cast Ni-Cr Copings - Juniper Publishers

In vitro Comparison of Marginal Fit of Cad-Cam Zirconia, SMLS Co-Cr, Pressable Lithium Disilicate, and Cast Ni-Cr Copings

Authored by Jitendra J Mete

Abstract

Context:Clinically acceptable marginal fit of crowns has been the focus of various investigations. There is limited literature comparing marginal accuracy CAD-CAM zirconia, SMLS Co-Cr, Pressable Lithium Disilicate, and cast Ni-Cr copings.

Aim:Evaluate and compare marginal accuracy of CAD-CAM zirconia, SMLS Co-Cr, Pressable lithium Disilicate, and cast Ni-Cr copings.

Methods and Material: Forty copings were fabricated (Ten each in Group I - CAD- CAM zirconia, Group II - SMLS Co-Cr, Group III - lithium disilicate, and Group IV- cast Ni-Cr copings) on a standardized stainless steel model with long chamfer finish line. Four areas around the tooth surface namely mesial (M), distal (D), buccal (B) and lingual (L) surfaces were digitally analyzed for marginal fit under the stereomicroscope.

Stastical Analysis: Comparison between groups was done by using one-way ANOVA test followed by a Post Hoc Tukey-Kramer multiple comparisons test.

Results: The mean marginal gap (in μm) for Group I on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 37.05, 38.54, 37.61 and 36.09 respectively. The mean marginal gap (in μm) of Group II on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 48.48, 50.88, 50.12, and 49.5 respectively. The mean marginal gap (in μm) of Group III on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 63.04, 64.07, 64.97 and 65.81 respectively. The mean marginal gap (in μm) of Group IV on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 75.68, 74.75, 73.86, and 72.78 respectively.

Conclusion: The marginal fit of CAD-CAM zirconia copings is more accurate as compared to SMLS Co-Cr, pressable lithium disilicate and cast Ni-Cr alloy copings on a standardized metal model.

Keywords: Marginal Gap; Stereomicroscope; CAD – CAM; Metal Laser Sintering; Pressable Ceramic

Abbreviations: SMLS: Selective Metal Laser Sintering; Co-Cr: Cobalt-Chromium Alloy; CAD: Computer Aided Designing; CAM: Computer Aided Manufacturing; CNC: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC); HIP: Hot Isostatic Pressing.

Introduction

The success of a dental restoration is determined by 3 main factors: esthetic value, resistance to fracture, and marginal adaptation [1-5]. Inadequate marginal fit leads to cement dissolution, plaque accumulation, which increases the risk of carious lesions & periodontal diseases [6-11].

Traditionally metal copings have been fabricated by the lost wax technique and casting method. Inaccurate marginal fit of copings fabricated by this technique may result from contraction of impression material, distortion of wax patterns, or irregularities in the cast metal. Newly developed selective metal laser sintering (SMLS) technique uses a high power laser to fuse the small particles of metal into a mass that has a desired 3-dimensional shape. The laser selectively fuses powdered material by scanning cross-sections generated from the 3-dimensional digital description of the part (for example, from a CAD file or scan data) on the surface of the powder bed. SMLS is a CAD/CAM based technique in which frameworks and metal copings can be designed and fabricated using cobalt-chromium alloy (Co-Cr). Co-Cr powdered alloy used in this technique has slight variations in composition. The molybdenum content in the alloy powder used in SMLS is comparatively less than the alloy which is used for conventional casting. After each cross section is scanned, the powder bed is lowered by one-layer thickness and a new layer of material is applied on top. The process is repeated until the part is completed. Advantage of SMLS system include easy fabrication of complicated shapes and short working time due to elimination of the procedures of fabricating a wax pattern, investing, burning and casting works [12].

Development in ceramic materials such as lithium disilicate, and zirconium oxide cores, uses of hot press and CAD-CAM equipment have opened up new path for all ceramic restorations [13]. CAD-CAM not only provides reproducible results fulfilling certain standards but also reduces the errors arising from the technicians. However, it is associated with higher cost. When measuring the marginal gap after cementation, the same number of teeth or steel dies as that of restoration sample is needed to control the variables. On the other hand, only one tooth or steel die is needed if the measurement is done without a luting agent. Investigators have found a significant increase in the marginal discrepancy after cementation [14,15]. These results, however, varied according to the luting agent. The marginal fit was, therefore, measured without cementation for variable control in this study.

There is limited literature which compares marginal accuracy of CAD-CAM zirconia, SMLS Co-Cr, Pressable lithium disilicate, and cast Ni-Cr copings. So the present in vitro study was conducted to evaluate and compare the marginal accuracy of CAD-CAM zirconia, SMLS Co-Cr, Pressable lithium disilicate, and cast Ni-Cr copings.

Methods and Material

Fabrication of stainless steel master model

For fabricating a standardized master model, a typhodont mandibular first molar tooth was first scanned using threedimensional (3-D) computer-aided designing (CAD) software. After scanning of the mandibular first molar tooth, a uniform chamfer finish line of 1.2 mm in width, 6-degrees occlusal convergence, 1.5 mm reduction on functional cusps with functional cusp bevel and 1 mm reduction on non-functional cusps simulating a prepared mandibular first molar was carried out on the CAD software. A rectangular platform measuring 4 cm in length, 3 cm in breadth and base of thickness 2 cm made of stainless steel material was chosen for the purpose of milling. To fabricate a standardized master model consisting of a metal die exactly in the centre of the rectangular platform, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) was carried out using the data obtained from the CAD software which was then transferred to the computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machine (LAVA CNC 500) and engraving was done. After engraving, finishing and polishing of the master model was carried out. The stainless steel metal master model was used to fabricate all the copings and also to serve as an abutment for the measurement of marginal discrepancy.

Fabrication of CAD-CAM zirconia copings

A dental CAD/CAM system, 3M LAVA CAD/CAM system (3M ESPE Dental Products St. Paul, MN U.S.A) was used to fabricate the 10 zirconia copings used in this study. Metal model of the abutment was scanned using 3M Scanner. Scanned data were then converted into CAD data. Copings for all-ceramic crowns were designed using the dental wings supported by 3M software. No cement space was included for the margin, and 45 μm was used for the axial and occlusal surfaces of the abutment. Thickness of the copings were designed to be 0.5 mm. Design data were converted into processing data and sent to the processing machine (CNC 500 LAVA 3M).The zirconia blocks were cut and milled, and then the milled blocks were finally sintered to make zirconia copings. The internal surfaces & margins of the copings after placing on die were examined using a binocular loupe (HEINE HR-C 2.5x, HEINE, Herrsching, Germany) to check the complete seating.

Fabrication of Pressable lithium disilicate copings

Ten copings were fabricated from lithium disilicate glass ceramics (IPS e.max Press, Ivoclar Vivadent AG) using a combination of the lost-wax and heat-press techniques. Die lubricant (Isocera, Bego, Germany) was applied to the metal die. Wax patterns were fabricated on the dies using dip wax technique to form wax copings. The patterns were contoured parallel to the emergence profile and margins were manually sealed under 1.5×magnification.The thickness of the copings was confirmed with a thickness gauge (POCO 2N; Kroeplin, Schluchtern, Germany) to be 0.5mm. Finally, to re-adapt the margin, the pattern was reflowed completely through the wax over a band approximately 1mm wide with a well heated instrument, PKT No.1. Wax was then added to fill the depression, and when the pattern had cooled, the marginal excess was carved and the margin was burnished. Patterns were invested in phosphate bonded investment (IPS Press VEST Speed, Ivoclar Vivadent AG). After wax elimination glass ceramic ingots (HO 2, Ivoclar Vivadent AG) were plasticized at 9300C and vacuum pressed (EP 500 press furnace, Ivoclar Vivadent AG) into an investment mold. After a holding time of 25 min the pressed crowns were divested, separated and cleaned by applying 1% hydrofluoric acid (IPS e.max Press Invex Liquid, Ivoclar Vivadent AG) for 10 min. Internal surfaces were sandblasted with 100 μm aluminum oxide at 2 bar pressure. The internal surfaces of the copings were examined using a binocular loupe (HEINE HR-C 2.5x, HEINE, Herrsching, Germany) and any visible metal nodules were removed with water cooled diamond bur. To detect the invisible nodules or irregularities, the internal surfaces of the copings was checked on the master dies using vinyl poly-siloxane disclosing paste (Fit checker; GC Corporation). After removing the copings from the die, the contact spot, marked bythe indicator on the inside of the copings was examined visually using a binocular loupe (HEINE HR-C 2.5x, HEINE, Herrsching, Germany), these marked spots were removed until no internal binding was occurred and a uniform thickness of disclosing paste achieved. Finally, the copings were fitted to metal die. All copings were manufactured under supervision by the same dental technician.

Fabrication of cast Ni-Cr alloy copings

For making nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloy copings, wax patterns were fabricated in similar way as for Pressable lithium disilicate copings. The wax patterns were invested with a phosphate-bonded investment (Bellabond Plus, Bego, Germany) and cast with Ni-Cr (Bellasun, Bego, Germany) alloy using an induction casting machine (LC Cast – 60, Confident equipments). After casting, the ring was bench cooled to room temperature and divested. The copings were sandblasted with 50-μm Al2O3 at 0.2- MPa air pressure to remove the investment. The internal surfaces of the copings were examined using a binocular loupe (HEINE HR-C 2.5x, HEINE, Herrsching, Germany) and any visible metal nodules were removed with a tungsten carbide bur (No. H71EF; Brasseler GmbH and Go KG). To detect the invisible nodules or irregularities, the internal surfaces of the copings was checked on the master dies using vinyl poly-siloxane disclosing paste (Fit checker; GC Corporation). After removing the crown from the die, the contact spot, marked by the indicator on the inside of the copings was examined visually using a binocular loupe (HEINE HR-C 2.5x, HEINE, Herrsching, Germany), these marked spots were removed until no internal binding was occurred and a uniform thickness of disclosing paste achieved. Finally, the restorations were fitted to metal die. All copings were manufactured under supervision by the same dental technician.

Every finished coping was placed on the prepared metal die and checked for complete seating after which it is evaluated for the marginal fit accuracy using a stereomicroscope (Wuzhou New Found Instrument Co. Ltd., China, Model Xtl 3400 E). During stereomicroscope evaluation copings were secured to master die model using vice holder. Stereomicroscopic images were analyzed using image analysis system (Chroma Systems Pvt. Ltd. India) and measurements for marginal gap were taken on deepest portion of copings on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal. Total 160 measurements were recorded of 40 copings, 10 of each four study groups. The mean and standard deviation of marginal gap of four Groups on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was calculated. Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison test was applied for comparative evaluation of marginal fit in different groups.

Results

The mean ± SD marginal gap of Group I on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 37.05 ± 4.19, 38.54 ± 3.68, 37.61 ± 4.05 and 36.09 ± 4.18 respectively. The mean ± SD marginal gap of Group II on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 48.48 ± 5.99, 50.88 ± 6.0, 50.12 ± 5.91 and 49.5 ± 5.67 respectively. The mean ± SD marginal gap of Group III on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 63.04 ± 4.21, 64.07 ± 4.26, 64.97 ± 4.41 and 65.81 ± 4.49 respectively. The mean ± SD marginal gap of Group IV on lingual, buccal, mesial and distal surface was 75.68 ± 10.38, 74.75 ± 10.68, 73.86 ± 10.71 and 72.78 ± 10.61 respectively.

Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison tests was applied for comparative evaluation of marginal fit in different groups. The marginal fit of Group I on lingual, buccal, mesial, and distal surfaces as compared to Group II, Group III and Group IV was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001) (Table 1) & (Figures 1-3). The marginal fit of Group II on lingual, buccal, mesial, and distal surfaces as compared to Group III and Group IV was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001).The marginal fit of Group III on lingual, buccal, and mesial surfaces as compared to Group IV was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001).The marginal fit of Group III on distal surface as compared to Group IV was found to be statistically not significant (p>0.05).

Discussion

The ultimate goal of successful fixed partial denture (FPD) prosthesis can be achieved only when an accurate and precise marginal fit is produced. Microleakage and marginal openings are important causes of fixed restoration failures. One of the reasons for high microleakage is the amount of marginal gap, the increase of which causes greater microleakage, because the amount of cement exposed to oral fluids depend on the extent of the marginal gap [16].

Marginal discrepancies in the range of 40-120 μm have been reported to be clinically acceptable with regard to longevity of a restoration [17]. All the copings tested in this study are in the range of 35-80 μm, which is within acceptable limits. The different materials and applied techniques in the manufacturing of crown systems have significant effects on the strength of the final restoration as well as the marginal fit. Imperfect restoration margins offer recesses for adherence of oral bacteria, which may cause secondary caries and traumatic gingival irritation [18]. This in vitro study examined the marginal adaptation of four types of copings, consisting of frameworks fabricated using CAD/CAM zirconia, selective metal laser sintering (SMLS), pressable lithium disilicate and cast nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloy. The marginal discrepancies of group CAD/CAM zirconia were significantly smaller compared to those of the other three study groups.

A stainless steel die was used for making copings and served as the abutment for the measurement of marginal discrepancy for all the copings made in this study. The advantages of the stainless steel die are standardized preparation and avoidance of wear of the die during the coping fabrication and measurements. The deep chamfer finish line preparation was selected because it meets the requirements for all the four study groups used in this study [19]. The majority of marginal discrepancy is known to develop during the oxidation cycle for metal copings [20]. This is often attributed to the release of residual stresses incurred during casting, grinding or polishing phases of the procedure. As the prostheses cools from the firing temperature, the difference in thermal contraction between the metal coping and the porcelain may result in additional marginal discrepancy [21].

The mean marginal gap widths of the CAD/CAM zirconia fabricated superstructures were significantly smaller than those of the selective metal laser sintered frameworks. This finding can be attributed to advancements in scanning technology, restorationdesigning software with improved margin detection and precision milling technologies. The vertical marginal gap values obtained were within the range of clinical acceptance i.e. 40 μm to 120 μm. The CAD/CAM zirconia system mills the framework with the final dimensions out of a densely sintered Y-TZP (Yittria stabilized Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystals) blank which is fabricated with the ‘Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)’ technology. This technology involves sintering partially sintered zirconia material at a high temperature in a high density, homogenous zirconia material with improved mechanical properties [22]. For CAD/CAM ceramic crowns, marginal gaps of 17 μm to 118 μm have been reported by various authors [23]. Similar results were obtained in the present study.

However, a higher accuracy was achieved with the soft, partially sintered Y-TZP ceramics compared with the hot isostatic pressed (HIP) Y-TZP blocks. This finding can be attributed to the ease of machining and the precisely controlled sintering cycle in a specially designed sintering oven which aided in achieving a consistently accurate fit. The lesser accuracy of hard HIP-YTZP ceramics can be attributed to their extreme hardness and higher flexural strength (> 1,200 MPa), which can cause greater wear of the milling burs and a reduction in the efficiency of the milling unit consequently leading to lesser accuracy of fit. The Post Hoc comparison of both hard and soft types of ceramics showed no statistical significance, indicating that either form of Y-TZP ceramic produces clinically acceptable restorations. The comparable mechanical properties and the relative ease and speed of soft Y-TZP blank milling may explain why more operators choose this method to fabricate zirconia restorations, whereas only a small number prefer the hard Y-TZP blanks [24].

The results of the present study suggest that the new zirconia ceramic systems fabricated with CAD/CAM technology presents better marginal fit as compared to selective metal laser sintered copings. These results were in accordance with a study conducted by Ece Tamac et al. [25]. The results of this study shows that selective metal laser sintered copings shows better marginal fit than pressable lithium disilicate and cast Ni-Cr alloy copings. This finding can be attributed to the fact that additive manufacturing is used during selective metal laser sintered copings fabrication and this technique uses a high power laser to fuse small particles of metal into a mass that has a desired 3-dimensional shape. The laser selectively fuses powdered material by scanning crosssections generated from a 3-dimensional digital description of the part (for example from a CAD file or scan data) on the surface of a powder bed. After each cross-section is scanned, the powder bed is lowered by one-layer thickness, a new layer of material is applied on top and the process is repeated until the part is completed. These results are in accordance with Montero J. et al who concluded that selective metal laser sintering may be an alternative to vacuum-casting of base metals to obtain passivefitting implant-supported crown copings [26].

Glass-ceramics have superior stability, biocompatibility, esthetics, and chemical inertness, making them a viable alternative restorative material. Leucite-reinforced glass-ceramics were originally designed for CAD/CAM restorations because of their high durability and ability to be milled accurately. These ceramics are reinforced by the incorporation of leucite crystals into their structure, giving them improved toughness and strength [27]. In the present study, the leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic superstructures showed higher accuracy of marginal fit compared with the cast Ni-Cr superstructures.

IPS Empress Copings show less marginal gap than the conventionally casted Ni-Cr alloy copings. IPS Empress 2 (Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) is a lithium-disilicate glass ceramic (SiO2-Li2O) that is fabricated through a combination of the lost-wax and heat-pressed techniques. A glass-ceramic ingot of the desired shade is plasticized at 920°C and pressed into an investment mold under vacuum and pressure. Its predecessor, IPS Empress (Ivoclar Vivadent) is a leucite-reinforced glass ceramic (SiO2-Al2O3-K2O) which, due to its strength is limited in use to single unit complete-coverage restorations in the anterior segment. IPS Empress 2 has improved flexural strength by a factor of 3 over IPS Empress, can be used for 3-unit fixed partial dentures in the anterior area and can extend to the second premolar. The framework is veneered with fluoroapatite-based veneering porcelain (IPS Eris; Ivoclar Vivadent), resulting in a semi translucent restoration with enhanced light transmission. IPS e.max press (Ivoclar Vivadent) was introduced in 2005 as an improved press-ceramic material compared to IPS Empress 2. It also consists of a lithium-disilicate pressed glass ceramic, but its physical properties and translucency are improved through a different firing process [28]. Yeo IS et al. [29] concluded that the IPS Empress 2 systems showed the smallest and most homogeneous gap dimension, whereas the conventional In-Ceram system presented the largest and more variable gap dimensions compared with the metal ceramic restorations.

The conventionally casted Ni-Cr superstructures show more marginal gap when compared with the CAD/CAM superstructures. This finding can be attributed to the expansion and contraction associated with the impression materials, gypsum, wax pattern distortion during removal and the spruing process are other factors that may affect the accuracy of superstructures fabricated using the lost-wax process [30]. These results are in accordance with a study conducted by Tamer E. Shokry et al. [31] who concluded that titanium copings fabricated by CAD/CAM demonstrated the least marginal discrepancy among all groups, while the base metal (Ni-Cr) groups exhibited the most discrepancy of all groups tested.

It is difficult to interpret the statistical results of the previous studies because of variations in sample size, the measurement per specimen and the measurement methods used. There is no standardized method to measure the marginal fit. The most common methods are ‘direct viewing, sectioning, probing and explorative and visual examinations’ [32]. In the current study, the direct viewing of the crown on a die is used to measure the marginal fit of all the copings. Direct viewing has the advantage of being nondestructive and therefore applicable to clinical practice. The vertical cervical marginal gap measurement was selected as the most frequently used to quantify the accuracy of fit of a restoration [33].

Conclusion

Within the limitations of the present study, following conclusions can be drawn:   

The marginal fit of CAD/CAM zirconia copings is more accurate as compared to selective metal laser sintered (SMLS), pressable lithium disilicate and cast Ni-Cr alloy copings on a standardized metal master model.          

Base metal alloy (Ni-Cr) exhibited a discrepancy that was significantly higher than the rest of the groups.   

The marginal discrepancies of all the copings were within the clinically acceptable range of 80-120 μm.

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Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke

Introduction.

Conventional and unorthodox doctors unanimously agree that foods such as seafood, fruits, vegetables, green tea, nuts, grains, legumes, onions, ginger, hot pepper, garlic, olive oil, alcohol in moderation, foods high in Vitamin C, E and beta-carotene preserve the arteries and prevent heart disease and stroke. Meats and dairy foods high in saturated fat, excessive alcohol and smoking, on the other hand, could damage arteries and the heart.

Indeed, simply eating meals that include all ingredients known to individually prevent heart disease could add years to life. According to an international group of experts’ calculations, if men aged 50 and older added almonds, garlic and other heart disease-fighting ingredients to their daily diets, they might increase their life expectancy by more than six years, and spend more time free of heart disease.

Among women, following the same recipe after age 50 could add almost five extra years of life, the authors’ report in the British Medical Journal.

They call their recommendation diet the ‘Poly-meal,’ playing off the ‘Polypill’ idea, which received substantial attention, on the idea of giving everyone a combination pill to prevent heart disease. The ‘Poly-meal’ contains those ingredients that research has consistently shown can decrease the risk of heart disease.

The menu includes wine, fish, dark chocolate, fruits, vegetables, garlic and almonds. All ingredients must be consumed daily in the recommended amounts, except for fish, which research suggests should be eaten four times per week.

Also, eating beans, including soya beans, kidney bean and chickpeas, has been shown to actually help lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

1. What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) in one’s blood. More so, one’s cell, as well as one’s body, makes all it needs. Cholesterol also can get from the food we eat.

If there are too much of cholesterol in the body. It starts to build up in one’s arteries (Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart). This is called atherosclerosis or arteries hardening. This is where some heart and blood flow problems started.

The arteries can be narrowed through this buildup and make it harder for blood to flow through them. The buildup can also lead to dangerous blood clots and inflammation that can cause heart attacks and strokes.

Many things can affect cholesterol levels, including:

i. The food one does eat. Eating too much-saturated fat, Trans fat and cholesterol can raise one’s cholesterol.

ii. Being overweight. This may lower HDL (“Good”) cholesterol.

iii. Being inactive. Not exercising may lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

iv. Age. Cholesterol starts to rise after age 20.

v. Family history. If family members have or had high cholesterol, you may also have it.

There are different types of cholesterol:

i. Low-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol. is the “bad” cholesterol. It’s the type that can raise the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

ii. High-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol. It’s the type that is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

2. High-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol and Low-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol.

The University of Western Ontario in London, Researchers found that flavonoids and limonoids present in orange juice increases the body’s HDL cholesterol (so-called ‘good’ cholesterol) level, which helps wash out the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (‘the bad’ cholesterol) from the system. Other citrus juices, such as grapefruit, also contain this bio-chemical. Orange juice is also a good source of Vitamin C.

Researchers also suggest that drinking three glasses of orange juice a day increases the ‘good’ High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and lowers the chance of getting heart disease.

In this study, patients with high cholesterol began by drinking one glass of orange juice daily for four weeks, eventually consuming three glasses daily for four weeks. The patients that did not drink any juice for five weeks and had their cholesterol tested again.

The results showed that while LDL cholesterol did not go down, the average HDL cholesterol level rose by 21 percent and the ratio of HDL to total cholesterol decreased by 16 percent. The combination of raising HDL cholesterol and lowering the ratio is known to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre say beans increase blood levels of phytoestrogens or plant estrogens in women. According to Dr Bairey Merz. “A very significant relationship between increased phytoestrogen levels and lower cholesterol, this is the results of this study.”

There also may be “positive associations” with phytoestrogens and hormone replacement therapy for women during and after menopause.

3. Changes in diet and lifestyle have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

The next challenge is whether the same benefits can be obtained by taking supplement capsules instead of eating beans themselves. Other studies show that artificial forms produce less positive results. This probably means people should be eating beans as opposed taking supplements in capsule form.

Even modest changes in diet and lifestyle have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

In general, eating foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat and salt and taking vitamins and supplements or eating foods containing the essential vitamins and minerals is recommended.

Nutritionists also recommend eating oily fishes for better heart health. Fatty acids in fish contain Omega 3 that was shown to be effective in preventing heart diseases. Fish oil has been discovered some years ago by scientists to contain a kind of polyunsaturated oil that may be especially protective against heart attacks.

Indeed, scientists studying the health of different world population noticed an especially low incidence of coronary heart disease among the Eskimos of Greenland and Japanese people living in fishing villages on the sea. Though widely separated geographically, these two populations had at least one thing in common. Both groups consume the tremendous amount of fatty fish, fish oil, whale blubber and other marine life that fed on fish.

The scientists report that at first, their healthy hearts seemed incongruous since very high levels of fat in the diet-regardless of the source of that fat are considered a risk factor for heart disease.

Further studies revealed that both the maritime Japanese and Eskimos had the low level of triglycerides (a kind of blood fat), high levels of HDL cholesterol and reduced tendency for their blood to clot. All these things are classic signs suggesting a sound, healthy cardiovascular system.

Digging deeper the researchers found that the fish-loving people also had high levels of a class of fatty acid called Omega-3 fatty acids also known as Docosa Hexaenoic Acid (DHA), which comes from fish.

Cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring are reportedly the richest sources of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, but most other fish and seafood contain some as well. Dutch researchers found that those who eat fish regularly have a lower rate of heart disease and stroke than those who do not.

4. Garlic, Ginger prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and heart attack.

Many studies indicate that garlic prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, may prevent the liver from producing excess fat and cholesterol.

Based on one study, by adding to a fatty as little as two ounces of garlic juice, the cholesterol-laden meal was found to actually lower the cholesterol by up to seven percent. Another study found that a day 600-mg of garlic powder could push the total cholesterol down by some 10 percent. According to other research that corroborated these findings reporting that LDL cholesterol while raising the HDL (“good”) cholesterol can be lowered by garlic

Eating three cloves of garlic a day keeps the cholesterol down for extended periods. It is reported that because garlic contains ajoene and other substances, it also helps to keep the blood “thin” and free of potentially deadly blood clots.

Ayurvedic physicians suggest that eating a little bit of ginger every day will help to prevent the heart attack. It reduces cholesterol. It prevents blood clots and reduces blood pressure. Therefore for a healthy heart, ginger is an important herb

Ginger’s heart-helping attributes are reportedly similar to that of garlic. Ginger has been shown to interfere with the long sequence of events necessary for blood clots to form. This reportedly helps to prevent clots that can lodge in narrowed coronary arteries and set off a heart attack.

5. An increase in intake in the number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day decrease in stroke risk and heart attack.

Onions have been shown to contain adenosine and other ‘blood thinners’ that help to prevent the formation of blood clots. To thin the blood, onions reportedly help keep the coronary arteries open and clear by increasing the HDL. Eating half a raw onion every day has been shown to increase HDL by 20 to 30 percent.

In a study of 87,000 nurses conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University, compared with those who ate one serving a month or less, subjects who ate five or more servings of carrots every week had a 68-percent lower risk of suffering stroke. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids, all members of the vitamin A family. Eating a lot of fruits and veggies that are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C and E, can reduce the risk of having the stroke by as much as 54 percent if they enjoy carrots often.

Cayenne pepper improves circulation and heart function without raising blood pressure according to recent studies. It also enhances the power of other herbs taken at the same time.

The bromelain the enzyme that present in Pineapple is best known for its ability to break down proteins. It is a key ingredient in meat tenderizers. The bromelain action of anti-clotting might help prevent ischemic stroke and heart attack.

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that fruits and vegetables are beneficial in combating stroke. It was conducted at Harvard’s School of Public Health where investigators studied the relationship between fruit intake and the rate of stroke in over 75,000 women.

There is a decrease in stroke risk in those who had an increase in intake in the number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

More so, the same Journal of the America Medical Association revealed that eating whole grain bread can drop stroke risk by 43 percent. Dr Simin Liu of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The USA conducted a study that followed the health and stroke frequency of nurses over a multi-year period. The dietary concern has been paid attention to and intake of whole grain bread. Liu said, “replacing refined grains with whole grains by even one serving a day may have significant benefits in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke’. The study concludes, “With a lower risk of ischemic stroke among women higher intake of whole grain foods was associated with this.”

Conclusion.

Nearly all legumes contain genistein, a cancer-preventive nutrient. I addition to guarding against cancer, genistein is also reported to have a significant anti-clotting effect. So, it is believed that it may also help prevent ischemic stroke and heart attack. Genistein according to reports can also be obtained from tofu and soy products. English peas or other beans and legumes.

Green tea has been shown to help keep blood pressure under control. It also may help keep cholesterol from clogging arteries. The herb tea reportedly contains Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) and other substances that help in the body protection against the dangers of oxidation, while helping to keep the harmful LDL cholesterol down and the helpful HDL cholesterol up. According to reports, they also assist in keeping blood pressure under control.

Source by Odewoye Sunday Francis

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Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke

Introduction.

Conventional and unorthodox doctors unanimously agree that foods such as seafood, fruits, vegetables, green tea, nuts, grains, legumes, onions, ginger, hot pepper, garlic, olive oil, alcohol in moderation, foods high in Vitamin C, E and beta-carotene preserve the arteries and prevent heart disease and stroke. Meats and dairy foods high in saturated fat, excessive alcohol and smoking, on the other hand, could damage arteries and the heart.

Indeed, simply eating meals that include all ingredients known to individually prevent heart disease could add years to life. According to an international group of experts’ calculations, if men aged 50 and older added almonds, garlic and other heart disease-fighting ingredients to their daily diets, they might increase their life expectancy by more than six years, and spend more time free of heart disease.

Among women, following the same recipe after age 50 could add almost five extra years of life, the authors’ report in the British Medical Journal.

They call their recommendation diet the ‘Poly-meal,’ playing off the ‘Polypill’ idea, which received substantial attention, on the idea of giving everyone a combination pill to prevent heart disease. The ‘Poly-meal’ contains those ingredients that research has consistently shown can decrease the risk of heart disease.

The menu includes wine, fish, dark chocolate, fruits, vegetables, garlic and almonds. All ingredients must be consumed daily in the recommended amounts, except for fish, which research suggests should be eaten four times per week.

Also, eating beans, including soya beans, kidney bean and chickpeas, has been shown to actually help lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

1. What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) in one’s blood. More so, one’s cell, as well as one’s body, makes all it needs. Cholesterol also can get from the food we eat.

If there are too much of cholesterol in the body. It starts to build up in one’s arteries (Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart). This is called atherosclerosis or arteries hardening. This is where some heart and blood flow problems started.

The arteries can be narrowed through this buildup and make it harder for blood to flow through them. The buildup can also lead to dangerous blood clots and inflammation that can cause heart attacks and strokes.

Many things can affect cholesterol levels, including:

i. The food one does eat. Eating too much-saturated fat, Trans fat and cholesterol can raise one’s cholesterol.

ii. Being overweight. This may lower HDL (“Good”) cholesterol.

iii. Being inactive. Not exercising may lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

iv. Age. Cholesterol starts to rise after age 20.

v. Family history. If family members have or had high cholesterol, you may also have it.

There are different types of cholesterol:

i. Low-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol. is the “bad” cholesterol. It’s the type that can raise the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

ii. High-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol. It’s the type that is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

2. High-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol and Low-Density Lipo-Protein Cholesterol.

The University of Western Ontario in London, Researchers found that flavonoids and limonoids present in orange juice increases the body’s HDL cholesterol (so-called ‘good’ cholesterol) level, which helps wash out the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (‘the bad’ cholesterol) from the system. Other citrus juices, such as grapefruit, also contain this bio-chemical. Orange juice is also a good source of Vitamin C.

Researchers also suggest that drinking three glasses of orange juice a day increases the ‘good’ High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and lowers the chance of getting heart disease.

In this study, patients with high cholesterol began by drinking one glass of orange juice daily for four weeks, eventually consuming three glasses daily for four weeks. The patients that did not drink any juice for five weeks and had their cholesterol tested again.

The results showed that while LDL cholesterol did not go down, the average HDL cholesterol level rose by 21 percent and the ratio of HDL to total cholesterol decreased by 16 percent. The combination of raising HDL cholesterol and lowering the ratio is known to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre say beans increase blood levels of phytoestrogens or plant estrogens in women. According to Dr Bairey Merz. “A very significant relationship between increased phytoestrogen levels and lower cholesterol, this is the results of this study.”

There also may be “positive associations” with phytoestrogens and hormone replacement therapy for women during and after menopause.

3. Changes in diet and lifestyle have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

The next challenge is whether the same benefits can be obtained by taking supplement capsules instead of eating beans themselves. Other studies show that artificial forms produce less positive results. This probably means people should be eating beans as opposed taking supplements in capsule form.

Even modest changes in diet and lifestyle have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

In general, eating foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat and salt and taking vitamins and supplements or eating foods containing the essential vitamins and minerals is recommended.

Nutritionists also recommend eating oily fishes for better heart health. Fatty acids in fish contain Omega 3 that was shown to be effective in preventing heart diseases. Fish oil has been discovered some years ago by scientists to contain a kind of polyunsaturated oil that may be especially protective against heart attacks.

Indeed, scientists studying the health of different world population noticed an especially low incidence of coronary heart disease among the Eskimos of Greenland and Japanese people living in fishing villages on the sea. Though widely separated geographically, these two populations had at least one thing in common. Both groups consume the tremendous amount of fatty fish, fish oil, whale blubber and other marine life that fed on fish.

The scientists report that at first, their healthy hearts seemed incongruous since very high levels of fat in the diet-regardless of the source of that fat are considered a risk factor for heart disease.

Further studies revealed that both the maritime Japanese and Eskimos had the low level of triglycerides (a kind of blood fat), high levels of HDL cholesterol and reduced tendency for their blood to clot. All these things are classic signs suggesting a sound, healthy cardiovascular system.

Digging deeper the researchers found that the fish-loving people also had high levels of a class of fatty acid called Omega-3 fatty acids also known as Docosa Hexaenoic Acid (DHA), which comes from fish.

Cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring are reportedly the richest sources of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, but most other fish and seafood contain some as well. Dutch researchers found that those who eat fish regularly have a lower rate of heart disease and stroke than those who do not.

4. Garlic, Ginger prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and heart attack.

Many studies indicate that garlic prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, may prevent the liver from producing excess fat and cholesterol.

Based on one study, by adding to a fatty as little as two ounces of garlic juice, the cholesterol-laden meal was found to actually lower the cholesterol by up to seven percent. Another study found that a day 600-mg of garlic powder could push the total cholesterol down by some 10 percent. According to other research that corroborated these findings reporting that LDL cholesterol while raising the HDL (“good”) cholesterol can be lowered by garlic

Eating three cloves of garlic a day keeps the cholesterol down for extended periods. It is reported that because garlic contains ajoene and other substances, it also helps to keep the blood “thin” and free of potentially deadly blood clots.

Ayurvedic physicians suggest that eating a little bit of ginger every day will help to prevent the heart attack. It reduces cholesterol. It prevents blood clots and reduces blood pressure. Therefore for a healthy heart, ginger is an important herb

Ginger’s heart-helping attributes are reportedly similar to that of garlic. Ginger has been shown to interfere with the long sequence of events necessary for blood clots to form. This reportedly helps to prevent clots that can lodge in narrowed coronary arteries and set off a heart attack.

5. An increase in intake in the number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day decrease in stroke risk and heart attack.

Onions have been shown to contain adenosine and other ‘blood thinners’ that help to prevent the formation of blood clots. To thin the blood, onions reportedly help keep the coronary arteries open and clear by increasing the HDL. Eating half a raw onion every day has been shown to increase HDL by 20 to 30 percent.

In a study of 87,000 nurses conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University, compared with those who ate one serving a month or less, subjects who ate five or more servings of carrots every week had a 68-percent lower risk of suffering stroke. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids, all members of the vitamin A family. Eating a lot of fruits and veggies that are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C and E, can reduce the risk of having the stroke by as much as 54 percent if they enjoy carrots often.

Cayenne pepper improves circulation and heart function without raising blood pressure according to recent studies. It also enhances the power of other herbs taken at the same time.

The bromelain the enzyme that present in Pineapple is best known for its ability to break down proteins. It is a key ingredient in meat tenderizers. The bromelain action of anti-clotting might help prevent ischemic stroke and heart attack.

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that fruits and vegetables are beneficial in combating stroke. It was conducted at Harvard’s School of Public Health where investigators studied the relationship between fruit intake and the rate of stroke in over 75,000 women.

There is a decrease in stroke risk in those who had an increase in intake in the number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

More so, the same Journal of the America Medical Association revealed that eating whole grain bread can drop stroke risk by 43 percent. Dr Simin Liu of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The USA conducted a study that followed the health and stroke frequency of nurses over a multi-year period. The dietary concern has been paid attention to and intake of whole grain bread. Liu said, “replacing refined grains with whole grains by even one serving a day may have significant benefits in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke’. The study concludes, “With a lower risk of ischemic stroke among women higher intake of whole grain foods was associated with this.”

Conclusion.

Nearly all legumes contain genistein, a cancer-preventive nutrient. I addition to guarding against cancer, genistein is also reported to have a significant anti-clotting effect. So, it is believed that it may also help prevent ischemic stroke and heart attack. Genistein according to reports can also be obtained from tofu and soy products. English peas or other beans and legumes.

Green tea has been shown to help keep blood pressure under control. It also may help keep cholesterol from clogging arteries. The herb tea reportedly contains Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) and other substances that help in the body protection against the dangers of oxidation, while helping to keep the harmful LDL cholesterol down and the helpful HDL cholesterol up. According to reports, they also assist in keeping blood pressure under control.

Source by Odewoye Sunday Francis

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I am in a polyamorous triad

When people say they are "in a relationship," they are generally referring to being one of a couple. They progress from the initial spark, to dating, to having sex, becoming exclusive, moving in together, getting married, and so on.

Polyamory (from Greek πολύ poly, "many, several", and Latin amor, "love") is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the consent of all partners involved. It has been described as "consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy".

If you're a poly newbie or more monogamously-oriented, there are probably a few phrases in here that you will be unfamiliar with. While some polyamorous relationships are not open to newcomers; other relationships allow new partnerships to develop. Like many other subcultures, the poly community has developed its own language. We use words like “compersion,” The feeling of joy associated with seeing a loved one love another; contrasted with jealousy. We use words like “polyfidelity” to describe an intimate relationship structure where all members are considered equal partners and agree to restrict sexual activity to only other members of the group., to distinguish them from relationships whose members are free to add new relationships. “Triad.” A polyamorous relationship between three people. Usually, this refers to a relationship where all three people are actively involved with each other (A is dating B, B is dating C, and A is dating C), also known as a "delta" or "triangle" triad or the more recently known as "throuple." The term can also refer to "vee" relationships, where two people are both dating one person (the hinge) but not each other. These relationships can be either open or closed/poly-fi.

A quad is the same as a triad, only with four people instead of three.

I couldn’t say Polyamory is either a good nor bad idea. It's a choice, just as monogamy is a choice. I'm polyamorous, so I like it.

I am polyamorous. I have a romantic relationship with multiple people at the same time.

I think I have always been polyamorous. Since I was a little kid, I have never liked the idea of having to pick sides. I remember my mom pointing out Brad Pitt and in my head, I thought Angelina Jolie looked just as nice as Brad, not one over the other, but both beautiful people. I remember fantasizing about couples in high school that were together, rather than just a cute boy or girl. I thought I was just a horny little teenager, but come to grow up and find out, it is a very normal feeling for some people. While it may not be an ideal fantasy or lifestyle for everyone, I found comfort in meeting likeminded individuals that shared the same thoughts or interests.

Having been in a triad for the past 6 years, Id say I have a great deal of experience when it comes to living the polyamorous lifestyle. Its not as complicated as it seems. Ive even met a dozen people who say they feel a sense of suffocating or being tied down in monogamous relationships. I was lucky to meet my partners at the young age of 18. Not really having much personal experience on monogamous relationships worked, other than what was displayed at home or on tv, all Ive really known is being poly. Ive always hated the idea of cheating, and even in my own family, Ive witnessed the urge to venture outside of the marriage. Ive always seen the curiosity, and in my head polyamory has always made sense.

When I met my girlfriend and boyfriend it was at a concert that I attended with a group of girls for promotional modeling. My now girlfriend was the top model. The first night I didn’t notice him a whole lot, but I knew they were together. She totally took the spotlight, I couldn’t take my eyes off her most of the evening. I remember thinking about her a lot after that night. She had my number and would text me sweet things and make me wonder about a lot. I knew she had a boyfriend, but she was totally flirting with me, and she was inviting me to come hang out with them.

Being so young, you could say i was somewhat prude to the whole thing. There was a lot of unspoken questions, that I just felt would be answered the more I came around. I was newly 18, at this age, I really wanted to be motivated in the right way. Ready to leave the nest, I was looking for a new experience. Boy , did I find it.

I never felt what I was doing was wrong, even though I can admit, it felt a little naughty. I was extremely attracted to her, and as my interest in her grew, so did my interest for him. Being the “third” I never wanted to step on her toes, or make her feel uncomfortable with me. After all, she was sharing everything with me, and I mean everything. In our type of triad, we do everything together, work together, eat together, sleep together, I think you get the point…. So my main goal and priority has always been making sure I knew my place. I have a huge amount of humility and respect for the foundation that brought us together.

I love the drive I share with my partners. Over the last 6 years, our business has grown as we have grown together. As the “third” partner entering their relationship, I feel they have done a whole lot in making sure I feel equal and comfortable.

The number one question we always get is, “how do you deal with jealousy” and I think the number one answer is always communication. As women , we feel, ALOT. So its important to talk about any and all feelings that surface. We basically lay them out on the table in our family meetings and make sure were always on the same page.

Our relationship was closed for many years due to me being uncomfortable with the idea of opening our triad. I don’t think I was ready to open my mind to the idea of having another girl, after all I was the other girl….right? Well, I still am, but I can share….. right? Well yes, this is alright. When it felt right, we went for it. After dozens of awkward questions on my part, I felt I was ready to flirt with and connect with new girls who might be interested in all of us. Again, we do everything together so dating is no different. Together we like to find people who like all of us together. We don’t separate for dates so our attraction must be completely mutual. Imagine how hard it is to find someone to connect with, now multiply that times three. Finding a fourth person to vibe with has not been easy. For a short while, we had a girl move in to our house and we were technically a “quad” for a few months. It’s a really interesting dynamic and takes a lot of strength, perseverance and consistency from all ends. It did not work out with this girl but thankfully we all shared a good time together while it lasted.

To me that’s what life is all about, making the most out of life, while it lasts. Life is so short, too short to wonder “what if ?” all the time.

I love being polyamorous. I feel I live my life to the absolute fullest and I look forward to giving more of an inside of what it’s like, the good, the bad, the pretty, the ugly. I used to google search for blogs coming from someone like me, for advice on these topics, so I figured I’d just write them in case anyone else is searching for an opinion. Thank you for reading!