Clinical and radiographic evaluation of two different apexification protocols in traumatized immature permanent incisors.

Background: Dental trauma can cause damage to the pulp tissue in immature teeth. Revascularization therapy is a possible option in the treatment of non-vital, immature permanent teeth with a history of trauma. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the radiographic and clinical results of immature teeth with a history of trauma treated by regenerative endodontic procedures and mineral trioxide aggregate apexification techniques.

Ghrelin hormone might have a potential role in amelogenesis.

Aims: Amelogenesis imperfecta and generalised enamel hypoplasia are developmental dental anomalies that affect dental enamel. While amelogenesis imperfecta results from various gene mutations, the exact underlying mechanisms of the etiopathogenesis of both remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate Ghrelin hormone levels in children with generalised enamel hypoplasia to establish whether Ghrelin might have a potential role in enamel hypoplasia's etiology.

Evaluation of maxillary sinus expansion in children due to maxillary first molar extraction.

Purpose: This study is aimed at understanding the effects of maxillary first molar extraction on the expansion of maxillary sinus in children.

Subjects And Methods: 119 patients (aged 11-17 years) who had only one extracted maxillary first molar were included in the study. The superoinferior differences of the sinus floor position were measured in both dentate and edentulous sites on panoramic radiographs.

The prevelance of mesiodens in a group of non-syndromic Turkish children: a radiographic study.

Purpose: The aim of the present study is to determine the prevelance and clinical status of mesiodens in a group of non-syndromic Turkish children, with an analysis of the associated clinical-eruptive complications.

Materials And Methods: This study sample consists of 58142 pediatric patients'. Standard equipment and films were used in the suspected patients.

Importance of knowledge of the management of traumatic dental injuries in emergency departments.

Background: Hospital emergency departments (EDs) are confronted with managing dental emergencies of both traumatic and non-traumatic origin. However, the literature suggests inadequate knowledge of the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) among medical professionals. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes regarding management of TDIs among Istanbul ED physicians.

The prevalence of dental anomalies in a turkish population.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of dental anomalies in a Turkish population according to the gender and age.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was performed using panoramic radiographs of 2025 patients (885 males and 1140 females) ranging in age from 9 to 35 (mean age 25.61±10.

Familial gigantiform cementoma with Ehlers - Danlos syndrome: A report of 2 cases.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an autosomal dominant hereditary disorder of connective tissue, while familial gigantiform cementoma is a condition that usually manifests as multiple radiopaque cementum-like masses throughout the jaws. This case report discusses the oral management and prosthetic rehabilitation of two patients presenting familial gigantiform cementoma with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Knowledge of sports participants about dental emergency procedures and the use of mouthguards.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of sports participants regarding emergency management of dental trauma and the awareness about mouthguards.

Methods: A specific questionnaire regarding knowledge, experiences and behaviours after dental trauma and the use of mouthguard was distributed to 359 sports participants up to 18 years of age. The sports involved were basketball, swimming, volleyball, soccer, tennis, badminton, handball, athleticism, golf, gymnastics, water polo and karate.

Predominant causes and types of orofacial injury in children seen in the emergency department.

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the type and cause of traumatic orofacial injuries in children up to 18 years of age.

Methods: This retrospective study involved data collected from 12055 patients that came to Istanbul University, Medical Faculty, Department of Emergency in 2011. The patients' data were evaluated with regard to age, gender, etiologic factor of the trauma, type and localization of the injury, and time interval between injury and treatment.

Reasons for early loss of primary molars.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to investigate the principal reasons for untimely loss of primary molars and to evaluate the risk factors of early primary molar loss in children aged four to nine years.

Materials And Methods: 1150 untimely lost primary molars were analyzed from 546 patients. The early loss of primary molars was analyzed in relation to age, sex, dmf (t), DMF (T) scores, toothbrushing frequency, history of treatment and maternal education.

Clinical performance of sealants with and without a bonding agent.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of a one-bottle bonding agent on sealant success after 3, 6, 12, and 24 months.

Method And Materials: The sample group consisted of 30 schoolchildren (8 to 10 years of age) who had all their permanent first molars sound and unsealed. Occlusal sealants were placed on first molars according to a split-mouth design.

Clinical and immunological findings of two siblings in a family with generalized aggressive periodontitis.

Purpose: The clinical and immunological data from 2 siblings with generalized aggressive periodontitis in a family are presented.

Methods: Peripheral blood lymphocyte subpopulations were analyzed by dual color flow cytometry by using monoclonal antibodies for the lymphocyte receptors CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD16, CD19, CD11b, CD11c, and HLA-DR.

Results: Both patients showed a higher increase in CD11b/CD18 expression.

Periodontal health, salivary status, and metabolic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether detectable periodontal destruction and alterations in the salivary status were present with duration of diabetes in children with type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 DM) as compared to healthy controls.

Methods: Sixteen newly diagnosed children with DM (group 1), 16 children with type 1 DM of long duration (group 2), and 16 healthy children (group 3) participated in the study. Periodontal health was assessed by plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing, and periodontal probing depths.

Evaluation of oral and systemic manifestations in an amelogenesis imperfecta population.

Objectives: The aim of this investigation was to describe the dental and craniofacial characteristics of patients with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI).

Methods: The study group included 43 patients(33 female and 10 male) with a mean age of 11.4+/-2.

Congenital analgia syndrome.

Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy is a rare syndrome which is seen in early childhood. Five different types have been described. Absence of pain and self-mutilation are characteristic findings of this syndrome.

In vitro effects of bleaching agents on FM3A cell line.

Objective: There are concerns about the possible pathologic effects of relatively long-term exposure of oral tissues to bleaching agents. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the cytotoxic effects of various bleaching agents on mouse mammary carcinoma FM3A cell line.

Method And Materials: FM3A cell line obtained from European Collection of Animal Cell Cultures was used in cell culture assay.

Freeman-Sheldon syndrome: a case report.

Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, also called "whistling-face syndrome," is a very rare genetic condition, occurring both sporadically and by transmission through autosomal dominant or recessive mode, which affects primarily the face and skeleton. Characteristics include microstomia of the mouth, which gives the person a whistling appearance, a flat face, club feet, contracted joint muscles of the fingers and hands, and underdeveloped nose cartilage. This article describes a case of Freeman-Sheldon syndrome in a 10-year-old male.

Inverted impaction of primary incisors: a case report.

Dental and radiological findings of a 5-year-old female patient show inverted impaction of the maxillary primary incisors. Family and personal histories of the patient were unremarkable. There were no abnormalities in general growth and development nor was there any history of trauma.