Publications by authors named "E Ayaz"
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- The study compared the effects of different surface treatments on flexible hybrid ceramics, specifically using laser systems and cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on surface roughness (Ra) and shear bond strength (SBS).
- Eighty samples were divided into five treatment groups and exposed to various methods including hydrofluoric acid and different lasers, which were calibrated to specific settings to ensure precise application.
- Results showed that the ultrafast fiber laser treatment resulted in the highest Ra values, while the best SBS was achieved with samples treated with hydrofluoric acid followed by the ultrafast fiber laser, suggesting that this method enhances bonding strength without risking thermal damage.
Background: To investigate the effects of thermal cycling and surface treatment methods on the bonding effectiveness of multi-step resin cements to CAD/CAM blocks.
Methods: A total of 198 slices, 66 each from CAD/CAM blocks (feldspathic ceramic: Vitablocs TriLuxe Forte, V; resin matrix ceramics (RMCs): Cerasmart, C; and Shofu Block HC, S), were obtained and randomly divided into two subgroups for etching with hydrofluoric acid (HFA) and sandblasting with AlO (SB). After the surface treatments, one etched and one sandblasted sample of each CAD/CAM block was observed via SEM analysis at 500× magnification.
Background: Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common clinical condition due to several etiologies. Appropriate radiologic assessment helps avoid re-imaging and guide individualized management.
Objective: To describe the etiologic factors of spontaneous pneumothorax in children from a radiological perspective.
Caffeine is frequently used for the treatment of apnea in preterm babies. Its mechanism of action includes not only antagonism of adenosine receptors on central nervous system but also an increase in electrical activity of the diaphragm. Caffeine's direct effect on diaphragm was investigated via electromyography, but ultrasound has not been used to show visible changes in muscles after the treatment before.
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- This study explores how toxoplasmosis might influence epilepsy by examining the HMGB1/RAGE/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in patients with idiopathic epilepsy.
- The research involves four groups based on the presence of epilepsy and Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) antibodies, analyzing differences in gene expression related to inflammation and signaling pathways.
- Results indicate that specific gene expressions are significantly higher in epilepsy patients with or without toxoplasmosis, suggesting a link between the immune response and seizure mechanisms.