Evaluation of maxillary sinus pathologies and the posterior superior alveolar artery canal using cone-beam computed tomography.

Objective: This study aims to determine the anatomical relationship between the posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) and the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus during preoperative radiological evaluations in the posterior maxillary dental region, as well as to evaluate the prevalence of PSAA and its potential associations with sinus pathologies.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study is based on the analysis of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) data from 510 sinuses of 255 patients. The visibility of the PSAA vascular canal, artery diameters, vertical distance between the alveolar crest and the artery, and the distance to the sinus floor were measured in coronal sections.

Antibiotic use in pediatric dental infections: knowledge and awareness levels of dentists.

Antibiotics are crucial in treating infections; however, their unnecessary and incorrect use can lead to numerous health issues, notably antibiotic resistance. Evaluating the accuracy and awareness of antibiotic prescription practices among dentists, who play a significant role in antibiotic use, is critical in developing effective health policies and professional training programs. This study assesses dentists' knowledge levels and practice habits regarding antibiotic use.

Evaluation of the effect of dental anxiety on vital signs in the order of third molar extraction.

Background: Dental anxiety is a prevalent concern affecting patients undergoing various dental procedures, particularly surgical interventions. Understanding the impact of patients' anxiety levels on their physiological responses during dental surgeries, such as third molar impaction surgery, is crucial for optimizing patient care and outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of patients' anxiety levels on vital signs during third molar teeth impaction surgery.

Perspective on Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: Foramen Tympanicum Defect.

Background: Foramen tympanicum (FT) is a defect located anterior-inferior to the external acoustic meatus. We evaluated its prevalence, location, size, and relationship with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Methods: Cone beam computed tomography was performed for 200 patients who presented to the Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Ahmet Keleşoğlu Faculty of Dentistry Hospital.

The effects of dry needling and face yoga on pain, depression, function, and sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction.

Context: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) poses significant challenges due to its diverse symptoms and impact on patients' daily lives.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of two innovative interventions, dry needling and face yoga, in managing TMD-related issues such as pain, depression, and sleep quality.

Design And Study Participants: Ninety patients with TMD symptoms were enrolled in a prospective randomized controlled trial.