It is difficult to conclude which approach is best, because neither study showed a definite link between failure and BMD value, and our study had a median time from the DXA scan to failure of 86 days (IQR: 4 280).
This is in line with the recommendation that root canal treatment (with uncertain outcome) should be reviewed for 4 years before a definite decision of failure (to heal) is made [ 1].
The single impact data scatter necessitated to conduct repeated impact tests at reduced number of locations to search for a definite answer for the possible failure process in the vicinity of the clamped edges of the plate.
PARIS — France's failure to make a definite decision about its energy future has left it with little choice but to extend the life of its existing nuclear power plants, an independent government agency said Tuesday.
The public's reaction was lukewarm, and Bizet soon became convinced of its failure: "I foresee a definite and hopeless flop".
While not quantified in this study, there is a definite social impact associated with vasectomy failure.
However, a definite consensus on the fundamental origin of the failure is still lacking.
In regards to the critical event, there is a definite increase in communications in the period following the engine failure.
So a definite lock-up and less activity in the early stage may be helpful to prevent implant failure.
