Publications by authors named "Dilek Aynur Cankal"
Temporomandibular disorders in patients with inherited coagulation disorders: A clinical study.
J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg
September 2022
Introduction: One of the most common problems in patients with inherited coagulation disorders, especially hemophilia, is joint problems. This study aims to investigate whether temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is affected in patients with hemophilia or other coagulation factor disorders.
Material & Methods: In this study, a patient group and a control group were formed.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the impact of arthrocentesis, a procedure used for treating TMJ disorders, on the blood supply to retinal structures.
- 20 patients underwent the procedure, and measurements of choroidal thickness and retinal blood volumes were taken before and after to assess changes.
- Results showed a significant decrease in retinal blood supply on the patient’s side treated with arthrocentesis, while changes on the opposite side were not statistically significant.
- The research suggests that the local anesthesia used during the procedure may affect retinal blood volume, marking the first examination of this relationship.
Background/aim: This study investigated the antioxidant and antimutagenic properties of Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS), a plant-based topical hemostatic agent used in Turkey to treat external hemorrhages and bleeding during dental surgery. While previous studies have examined the antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, and anticarcinogenic properties of ABS, to our knowledge, this is the first study to report on the antioxidant and antimutagenic activities of this drug.
Materials And Methods: Antioxidant activity was evaluated using DPPH radical-scavenging and β-carotene-linoleic acid tests.