Does stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) have an effect on bone formation in the expanded inter-premaxillary suture?

Objective: To determine whether systemically given stinging nettle (SN) has an effect on bone formation in response to expansion of the rat inter-premaxillary suture.

Materials And Methods: A total of 28 male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 4 equal groups: control (C), only expansion (OE), SN extract given only during the expansion and retention periods (SN group; a total of 17days), and SN extract given during the nursery phase before expansion (a period of 40days) and during the expansion and retention periods (N+SN group; a total of 57days). After the 5-day expansion period was completed, the rats in the OE, SN, and N+SN groups underwent 12days of mechanical retention, after which they were sacrificed, and their premaxilla were dissected and fixed.

Effect of Royal Jelly on new bone formation in rapid maxillary expansion in rats.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of long and short term systemic usage of royal jelly on bone formation in the expanded maxillary suture in a rat model.

Material And Methods: Twenty eight Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 4 equal groups: Control (C); Only Expansion (OE), Royal Jelly (RJ) group, Royal Jelly was given to rats by oral gavage only during the expansion and retention period; Royal Jelly plus Nursery (RJN) group, Royal Jelly was given to rats by oral gavage during their nursery phase of 40 days and during the retention period. After the 5 day expansion period was completed, the rats underwent 12 days of mechanical retention.

Segmental alveolar osteotomy by palatal approach to correct excessive angulated dental implants in anterior and posterior maxilla.

Dental implants have been used for a long time to achieve better prosthetic and health conditions in the mouth. With the increase in their usage, more complications have occurred, and methods of solving these problems have been developed. One complication is insertion of the implant in the wrong direction.

Bilateral glandular odontogenic cyst of mandible: a rare occurrence.

Glandular odontogenic cysts (GOCs) of the jaw are rare with well-defined limits radiologically, unusual histopathological features and a high recurrence rate. The radiographic appearance of GOCs vary and are not pathognomonic. Definitive diagnosis of the GOC is established only by histopathological examinations.

Effects of energy drinks on soft tissue healing.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of an energy drink (ED) on soft tissue wound healing in the rat model. Thirty-six male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 2 groups. A full-thickness paravertebral linear incision wound model was created.

Propolis accelerates the consolidation phase in distraction osteogenesis.

We evaluated the effect of propolis on new bone formation after distraction osteogenesis (DO). This study examined 3 groups: control group, P100, and P200. Rabbits underwent DO of the left mandible after an osteotomy between the first molar and the mental foramen.

Intraosseous epidermoid cyst associated with impacted mandibular wisdom teeth: an uncommon entity.

Epidermoid and dermoid cysts of the jaws are seen rarely. The formation theories of the intraosseous epidermoid cyst (IEC) are not clear. The radiographic appearance is similar with unilocular cysts.

Effect of St John's wort on bone formation in the orthopaedically expanded premaxillary suture in rats: a histological study.

Background/objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of systemic St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) on bone formation in the expanded premaxillary suture in rats.

Materials/methods: A total of 28 rats were randomly divided into four groups of equal numbers: control (C); only expansion (OE); St John's wort extract given only during the expansion and retention period (a total of 17 days; SJW group); and St John's wort extract given during the nursery phase before expansion (a period of 40 days), and during the expansion and retention periods (a total of 57 days; N + SJW group). After the 5 day expansion period was completed, the rats in the OE, SJW, and N + SJW groups underwent 12 days of mechanical retention, following which they were killed, and their premaxilla dissected and fixed.

In vitro antibacterial effects of glass-ionomer cement containing ethanolic extract of propolis on Streptococcus mutans.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial property of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) containing propolis against Streptococcus mutans and its effect on the in vitro S. mutans biofilm formation.

Methods: Ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) was prepared at two concentrations as 25 and 50%.

Systemic propolis stimulates new bone formation at the expanded suture: a histomorphometric study.

Objective: To investigate the effects of systemically given propolis on the expanded premaxillary suture in a rat study model.

Materials And Methods: The 24 rats were randomly divided into three groups-only expansion (OE), expansion plus propolis (PRO), and nonexpansion (control) groups. After the 5-day expansion period was completed, the OE and PRO groups underwent 12 days of mechanical retention.

Impacted mandibular permanent incisors associated with a supernumerary tooth: a case report.

In this report, a rare case of impacted mandibular permanent incisors and supernumerary tooth associated with cystic degeneration and its treatment are described.

Dramatic oral findings belonging to a pica patient: a case report.

Pica is a compulsive eating of non-nutritive substances and can have serious medical implications. The causes are not known, but the symptom is often associated iron-deficiency. Pica is an under-diagnosed problem.

Influence of storage media containing Salvia officinalis on survival of periodontal ligament cells.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of Salvia officinalis (S. officinalis) extracts to serve as a storage medium for the maintenance of periodontal ligament (PDL) cell viability of avulsed teeth.

Methods And Materials: PDL cells were obtained from healthy third molars and cultured in Dulbecco's Modi?ed Eagle's Medium (DMEM).

Cytotoxicity analysis of strontium ranelate on cultured human periodontal ligament fibroblasts: a preliminary report.

Background/purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the cytotoxicity of strontium ranelate (SR) on human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDL cells) in vitro.

Methods: PDL cells were obtained from healthy human third molars and cultured in Dulbeccos Modified Eagles Medium. The experimental groups were: G1, cultures treated with fresh medium (control); and G2, G3, G4 and G5: treated with SR at 20, 10, 5 and 2.

A morphometric and histopathologic evaluation of the effects of propolis on alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis in rats.

Background: Propolis collected by honeybees from various plant sources is a resinous hive product possessing a broad spectrum of biologic activities. Propolis has been used extensively in the diet to improve health and prevent disease. The purpose of this study was to analyze the morphometric and histopathologic changes associated with experimental periodontitis in rats in response to the systemic administration of propolis.

Prevalence of commonly found pathoses associated with mandibular impacted third molars based on panoramic radiographs in Turkish population.

Objective: The objective was to determine the association between commonly found pathologic conditions and angulations and impaction depths of lower third molar teeth.

Study Design: In this retrospective study 1,914 panoramic radiographs with 3,050 impacted lower third molars (ILTMs) were examined.

Results: The problems and the prevalence evaluated were caries on mandibular second molar (12.

In vitro evaluation of the amoebicidal activity of garlic (Allium sativum) extract on Acanthamoeba castellanii and its cytotoxic potential on corneal cells.

Free-living protozoa of the genus Acanthamoeba can cause one of the most severe, potentially sight-threatening infections of the eye, the so-called A. keratitis. A.

Evaluation of in vitro effect of Morus rubra (red mulberry) on survival of periodontal ligament cells.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of the juice of Morus rubra fruit to serve as a temporary storage medium for the maintenance of periodontal ligament (PDL) cell viability of avulsed teeth.

Study Design: PDL cells were obtained from healthy third molars and cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM). Cultures were subjected to 4.

[Can garlic (Allium sativum) extract be used as scolocidal agent?].

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) has been used in the public health in some of treatments for years. The most important chemical compounds of garlic are sulphide (alisin, ajoen and diallysulphure) compounds.

Effect of mouthrinse containing propolis on oral microorganisms and human gingival fibroblasts.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of four different mouthrinse containing propolis solutions and mouthrinse containing 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) on oral microorganisms and human gingival fibroblasts.

Methods: Four different solutions of propolis were prepared and propylene glycol and alcohol were used as solvents for each propolis sample.

Prevalence study of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in a Turkish population.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a population of 792 Turkish adults ranging in age from 15- to 72-years-old.

Methods And Materials: Subjects were examined objectively and subjectively for signs and symptoms of TMD through the distribution of frequency of the data obtained from a questionnaire and a physical examination using a similar methodology of previous studies.

Results: This study determined the prevalence of signs and symptoms of TMDs in subjects from male and female subgroups in a Turkish adult population.

Effect of propolis on survival of periodontal ligament cells: new storage media for avulsed teeth.

Propolis is a multifunctional material used by bees in the construction and maintenance of their hives. Propolis possesses several biologic activities such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, antiviral, and tissue regenerative, among others. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of propolis to serve as a temporary storage medium for the maintenance of periodontal ligament (PDL) cell viability of avulsed teeth.

Epidermoid cyst of the buccal mucosa: a case report.

Aim: The purpose of this article is to describe a rare case of an epidermoid cyst in the buccal cheek region and a review of the literature.

Background: Dermoid and epidermoid cysts are developmental pathologies occurring in the head and neck region with an incidence ranging from 1.6% to 6.

In vitro amoebicidal activity of propolis on Acanthamoeba castellanii.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro effects of an ethanolic extract of propolis on the growth and adherence of Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites and cysts.

Methods: The effect of propolis with concentrations of 8.0, 6.