The effects of Biofreeze and superficial heat on masticatory myofascial pain syndrome.

Purpose: This study aims to assess the influence of superficial heat and Biofreeze on pain, mouth opening (mm), and quality of life in patients with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).

Materials And Methods: 52 patients with MPS were included in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups.

Correlation of molecular biomarker concentrations between synovial fluid and saliva of the patients with temporomandibular disorders.

Objectives: The synovial membrane and fluid are involved in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. This study aims to assess the relationship between matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), chemerin and prostaglandin (PGE) levels in the synovial fluid (SF) and saliva of patients with TMJ disorder regarding their role in inflammation and the value of being a candidate for predictive biomarkers in the disease. Also, it is aimed to find out whether chemerin's main function triggers the formation inflammatory cytokine markers in the associated area.

The effect of on wound healing of oral mucosa in diabetic rats.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the histopathological and biochemical effects of the topical application of on the healing of surgical wounds created in the oral mucosa of rats with experimentally induced diabetes mellitus.

Materials And Methods: The study was carried out on 48 adult male Wistar albino rats. The animals were divided into two main groups as control and study groups.

Oral and dental alterations and growth disruption following chemotherapy in long-term survivors of childhood malignancies.

Purpose: More attention has been focused on the long-term side effects of treatment protocols since impressive advances in childhood cancer treatment have resulted in a growing population of patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the disturbances of dento-facial development in children who were long-term survivors of childhood malignancies.

Methods: Fifty-three children (mean age, 10 years + 4 months) in long-term remission underwent oral/dental and radiographic examinations after completion of therapy.

Influence of coping strategies on oral health-related quality of life in patients with myalgia.

Objective: To identify coping strategies used by patients with myalgia and to assess the influence of pain characteristics and coping attitudes on their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Methods: One hundred patients diagnosed with myalgia due to temporomandibular disorders were included in this study. They were administered a three-part questionnaire.