Dental caries and associated factors among Turkish children and adults: Findings from the 3rd National Oral Health Survey.

Background: Information on the current status of oral health and related risk factors is lacking in Turkiye. This study aimed to evaluate dental caries and associated factors among the Turkish population using the findings of the third national oral health survey.

Methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological survey was carried out between March and September in 2018 including five index ages and age groups (5-, 12-, 15-year-olds, 35-44 and 65-74 age groups).

Evaluation of pain levels after Nd: YAG laser and scalpel incisions: an experimental study in rats.

Background: Postoperative pain is a recognized sequel of periodontal surgery. The pain experience has been shown to peak in the first 24 hours following the procedure, and to decrease rapidly in subsequent days. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the pain levels following scalpel- and laser-incision of rat hind paws.

An evaluation of different treatments for recurrent aphthous stomatitis and patient perceptions: Nd:YAG laser versus medication.

Objective: The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to determine the anxiety levels of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) prior to therapy with the Nd:YAG laser or medication, and to compare the effects of these different treatment methods on the degree of post-treatment pain, discomfort, and functional complications (eating and speech) experienced.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients with RAS-related oral problems were included in the study. Levels of pre- and post-treatment pain and functional complications were assessed at patient visits on days 1, 4, and 7.

Effect of Nd: YAG laser irradiation on the treatment of oral malodour associated with chronic periodontitis.

Aim: To investigate, using a randomised-controlled, single clinical trial whether treating periodontitis with non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures and laser applications can decrease the effect of oral malodour and compare the effectiveness of the different therapies.

Methods: Sixty patients suffering from chronic periodontitis and complaining of oral malodour were included in the study. The parameters measured included organoleptic scoring, volatile sulphur compound (VSC) levels, gingival index, plaque index, probing depth and clinical attachment levels before and after the different treatment procedures (oral hygiene instructions, scaling-root planing-SRP and subgingival Nd: YAG laser irradiation).

The changes in the T-lymphocyte subsets in a population of Turkish children with puberty gingivitis.

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the number of CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes, analyse subjects with gingivitis and those without, and determine the role of T lymphocytes in the pathobiology of puberty gingivitis.

Material And Methods: Fifty individuals with and without puberty gingivitis were recruited for this study. The CD4(+) and CD8(+) T-lymphocyte counts were determined using flow cytometry on the biopsy samples, and the CD4(+)/CD8(+) ratio was calculated.

Aggressive periodontitis with streptococcal gingivitis: a case report.

Acute streptococcal gingivitis is an acute inflammation of the oral mucosa and also may be seen with the other oral diseases as aggressive periodontitis that is characterized by a considerable attachment loss over a relatively short period of time. Streptococcal infections of gingiva are seen rarely; also the origin of this gingival inflammation is occasionally different from that of routine plaque-associated gingivitis. The clinical features and treatment methods of these diseases are already reported in previous literatures.

The Effect of ABO Blood Types on Periodontal Status.

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there was a relationship between periodontal diseases and ABO blood groups.

Methods: This epidemiological study was carried out on 1351 subjects who were randomly selected from individuals referred to the Faculty of Dentistry clinics for periodontal treatment or for other reasons regarding dental health. The study based on periodontal condition, blood group, and medical history.

The gingival crevicular fluid ciprofloxacin level in subjects with gingivitis and periodontitis, and its effects on clinical parameters.

Objectives: The purpose of this study, conducted on patients with gingivitis and periodontitis, was twofold: to find out the serum and gingival crevicular fluid concentration of ciprofloxacin, which is a common drug used effectively against Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and to determine the effects of ciprofloxacin administration on clinical parameters.

Method: A total of 32 adult patients, consisting of 16 subjects with gingivitis and 16 subjects with untreated chronic periodontitis, were included in the study. The subjects were divided into four groups: group I included eight subjects with chronic gingivitis who had not previously received any ciprofloxacin; group II included eight subjects with chronic gingivitis to whom three doses of ciprofloxacin were administered (Siprosan 500 mg) to establish adequate gingival crevicular fluid and serum concentrations of the agent; group III consisted of eight subjects with chronic periodontitis who had not received any ciprofloxacin; group IV included eight subjects with chronic periodontitis to whom three doses of ciprofloxacin were administered to establish adequate gingival crevicular fluid and serum concentrations of the agent.

Musculoskeletal disorders in left- and right-handed Turkish dental students.

The purpose of this study was two-fold: first, to find out the musculoskeletal disorders between left- and right-handed dentists and second, to describe the prevalence and distribution of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among Turkish students who are practicing general dentistry. The investigation was carried out on 221 dental students; group I consisted of 24 left-handed students (18 male, 6 female), aged 24.2+/-2.

Effect of tongue brushing on oral malodor in adolescents.

Background: Halitosis is a common problem in humans, and is a social and psychological handicap for those affected by it. Halitosis has a positive correlation with the accumulation of bacterial plaque in the oral cavity.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of tongue brushing on oral malodor in adolescents.

Influence of different periodontal curette grips on the outcome of mechanical non-surgical therapy.

Aim: To determine to whether successful scaling and root planing (SRP) depends upon the grip used on the periodontal curette.

Methods: The hand grips used by dentists for holding periodontal curettes were examined and the dentists were allocated to one of two matched groups, one in which they used a modified pen grip, the other in which they did not. Using a split-mouth technique, patients scheduled for SRP had one quadrant treated by a dentist from each group.

Effects of zinc treatment in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of systemic zinc sulfate in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The study was carried out on 40 patients with RAS. The first group consisted of 20 subjects with RAS who were administered zinc sulfate (220 mg) once per day for one month.

Clinical response to experimental forces and non-surgical therapy of teeth with various alveolar bone loss.

Firm lateral force is necessary for the thorough removal of calculus during scaling and root planning (SRP) with hand instruments. However, this firm lateral force should be applied to root surfaces without considering the tooth's loss of supporting tissues. The purpose of the present study was two-fold: firstly, to evaluate the initial pain response of periodontally diseased non-molar teeth with two different levels of alveolar bone loss (ABL) to experimental lateral and vertical pull forces; and secondly, to examine the clinical response of these teeth to non-surgical therapy.

Right- and left-handed dentists using right- and left-sided dental chairs in treatment of calculus.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of hand preference of dentists and the position of dental chairs in treatment of dental calculus. The dentists were last-class students from the School of Dentistry (Erzurum, Turkey). They were directed to dental chairs designed for right- and left-handers (right-sided and left-sided chairs) to remove calculus from the lower anterior teeth in volunteer patients having similar amounts of calculus, which was measured by Calculus index (CI).

Right- and left-handed dentists in periodontal therapy.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether successful dental therapy (scaling and root planing) depends upon handedness of dentists in right-handed dental chairs (units) Participants were 28 voluntary dentists (14 female and 14 male, ranging in age from 26 to 34 years). Patients (7 female and 7 male with a mean age of 39.6 years) had advanced periodontitis.