Comfort and wearability properties of custom-made and boil-and-bite mouthguards among basketball players: A randomized parallel arm clinical trial.

Background/aim: Thermoplastic mouthguards have been a reliable means of protection against impacts and shocks for a century. Although orofacial injuries are prevalent among basketball players, many athletes still avoid using mouthguards due to concerns regarding impaired breathing, speech interference, and nausea. This study aims to compare basketball players' subjective assessments of two different thicknesses of custom-made mouthguards (MGs) with boil-and-bite MGs (B&B MG).

Effects of different remineralization agents on MIH defects: a randomized clinical study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to present a comparative evaluation of the long-term efficacy of fluoride varnish and pastes containing CPP-ACP and CPP-ACP with fluoride (CPP-ACFP) in the remineralization of creamy-white and yellow-brown defects in permanent first molars with MIH.

Materials And Methods: The study included 120 teeth with yellow-brown or creamy-white defects in 67 children (37 girls, 30 boys) aged 6-9 years (mean, 7.2) who were newly diagnosed with MIH with no substance loss or caries or prior restorative treatment.

A Clinical Evaluation of Deproteinization and Different Cavity Designs on Resin Restoration Performance in MIH-Affected Molars: Two-Year Results.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of deproteinization of the hypomineralized enamel and different cavity designs on the performance of the composite resin restorations(CRRs) placed into the cavities of MIH (molar incisor hypomineralization)-affected molars.

Study Design: 95 MIH-affected permanent first molars (PFMs) and 31 caries but not MIH-affected PFMs (126 teeth in total) were included in the study. The MIH-affected molars were divided into three groups.

Comparison of Two Base Materials Regarding Their Effect on Root Canal Treatment Success in Primary Molars with Furcation Lesions.

The aim of this study was to compare MTA with another base material, IRM, which is generally used on pulpal floor after root canal treatment, regarding their effect on the success of root canal treatment of primary teeth with furcation lesions. Fifty primary teeth with furcation lesions were divided into 2 groups. Following root canal treatment, the pulpal floor was coated with MTA in the experimental group and with IRM in the control group.

Review of current concepts of revascularization/revitalization.

This review focuses on the current concepts on revascularization/revitalization therapy. Revascularization/revitalization procedures performed under current protocols have reportedly achieved successful clinical and radiographical outcomes for immature permanent teeth with non-vital pulps; however, randomized prospective studies are needed to develop evidence-based methodologies for regenerative endodontic treatment.

Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma as a scaffold in regenerative endodontic treatment.

Introduction: Current research is concerned with discovering better scaffolds for use in regenerative endodontic treatment. This study aimed to clinically and radiographically evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) used as a scaffold in regenerative endodontic treatment and compare it with that of a conventional blood clot (BC) scaffold.

Methods: A total of 20 necrotic, single-rooted immature teeth were randomly distributed into 2 groups.

Clinical evaluation of desensitizing treatment for incisor teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization.

Background: Sensitivity complaints are commonly observed in teeth affected by MIH (molar incisor hypomineralization).

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the hypersensitivity observed in MIH-affected teeth and the effect of desensitizing agents applied with and without ozone to incisors affected by MIH.

Study Design: The first part of the study included 120 teeth from 42 patients with MIH.

Comparative evaluation of Ca(OH)2 plus points and Ca(OH)2 paste in apexification.

Aim:  The aim of this study was to compare calcium hydroxide plus points (CHPPs) with the conventional calcium hydroxide paste (CHP) clinically and radiographically as materials used in apexification treatment.

Material And Methods:  Sixteen children, each with at least one necrotic permanent central incisor requiring apexification treatment, were selected for this study. Twenty-two selected teeth were divided into two test groups (10 CHP and 12 CHPP).

Knowledge level of primary school teachers regarding traumatic dental injuries and their emergency management before and after receiving an informative leaflet.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate via a questionnaire the knowledge level of primary school teachers in Ankara, Turkey, regarding dental trauma; to inform them on the subject through a leaflet; and to evaluate the effectiveness of the leaflet by reapplying the questionnaire.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 500 teachers in seven randomly selected primary schools. The questionnaire consisted of four different scenarios presented with photographs and a total of eight questions on crown fracture, lateral luxation, root fracture, and avulsion.

Treatment of aggressive external root resorption with calcium hydroxide medicaments: a case report.

Intrusive luxation is an injury involving the axial displacement of a tooth into the alveolar socket. This paper describes apexification using calcium hydroxide medicaments of an immature permanent central incisor in which spontaneous re-eruption as well as severe inflammatory external root resorption was observed following traumatic intrusion. A 10-year-old boy was referred to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry 3 days after having fallen at school.

Bleaching a devital primary tooth using sodium perborate with walking bleach technique: a case report.

Nowadays, both children and parents place a greater value on appearance and aesthetics than has previously been the case. Primary teeth with intrinsic discoloration may be treated by a number of methods, including facings and abrasion. However, dental bleaching may offer a safer alternative that can be completed with less chair time and without harming dental structures.

Microleakage of class-v composite restorations with different bonding systems on fluorosed teeth.

Objectives: To examine the effects of dental fluorosis and total and self-etch bonding systems on microleakage of Class-V composite restorations in permanent molar teeth.

Methods: Teeth were classified as three main groups according to Thylstrup-Fejerskov Index (TFI) as TFI=0, TFI=1-3 and TFI=4. Total and self-etching/bonding procedures were determined for each main group.

Orthodontic extrusion of a traumatically intruded permanent incisor: a case report with a 5-year follow up.

This report presents a case of intrusive luxation of the immature left maxillary central incisor in an 8-year-old girl. Initially, it was decided to allow the intruded tooth to spontaneous re-erupt because it had open apices. After 12 weeks of monitoring for spontaneous re-eruption, there was no clinical evidence of its occurrence.

The relationship between sports activities and permanent incisor crown fractures in a group of school children aged 7-9 and 11-13 in Ankara, Turkey.

The objective of the study was to determine the distribution, aetiology of the crown fractures of permanent anterior teeth in children aged 7-9 and 11-13 years and to identify the role of participation in sports associated with crown fractures. The study population comprised 2570 students from 10 primary schools randomly selected from five municipalities in Ankara, Turkey. Two paediatric dentists examined all permanent maxillary and mandibular incisors for evidence of fracture and completed a standardized examination form to obtain information on the age, gender, severity of incisor injury and frequency and type of sports participation for each child, as well as whether or not children used mouthguards during sports activities.

Evaluation of the applicability of temporomandibular opening index in Turkish children with and without signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders.

Limitation of mandibular movement is one of the cardinal signs of temporomandibular disorders. Temporomandibular Opening Index (TOI) is a new technique to determine the restricted mouth opening in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome (TMD). The purpose of this study was to compare the TOI of Turkish children with and without TMD in primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions.

Late term complications of intruded permanent incisors: 2 case reports.

This report describes 2 cases of intrusive luxation injuries of maxillary immature permanent central incisors. In both cases, intruded teeth were left for spontaneous re-eruption. During periodic follow-ups for up to 2 years the teeth did not show any sign, clinically or radiographically, of pulp necrosis with apical periodontitis.

Horizontal root fracture followed for 6 years.

Intra-alveolar root fractures in permanent teeth are uncommon injuries among dental traumas. Generally, the principles of treating horizontal root fractures of permanent teeth are repositioning and fixation. The present paper reports 6-years follow up of two horizontally root-fractured teeth that were healed with calcified tissue.

Spontaneous re-eruption of intruded permanent incisors: five case reports.

This report presents 5 cases of intrusive luxation in immature permanent central incisors. The intruded incisors, with careful monitoring, were allowed to spontaneously re-erupt, which avoided the need to reposition the tooth either orthodontically or surgically. All of the teeth re-erupted spontaneously in a few months.

Resin composite sealant vs. polyacid-modified resin composite applied to post eruptive mature and immature molars: two year clinical study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the post eruptive enamel maturation on the durability of polyacid-modified resin composite (PMRC; Dyract Seal) and resin composite (Fissurit F) sealant and understanding the effect of posteruptive enamel maturation on the sealant retention. To determine the possible effect of the enamel maturation to the sealant retention, the success of the sealants applied to the newly erupted mandibular first molars of the 6 to 7 years old children, who were in the fourth or fifth eruption stage according to Dennison's classification were compared with the sealants applied to first mandibular molars which were in the mouth at least for two years of the 9 years old children. The molars of the younger children were accepted as immature and the elders were posteruptively mature.

Mouthguard utilization rates during sport activities in Ankara, Turkey.

The objective of this study was to determine the attitudes towards mouthguard use in Ankara, Turkey. In the first part of this study, an eight-item questionnaire was distributed to 22 coaches from 15 secondary schools randomly selected from five municipalities of Ankara, Turkey. The questionnaire sought information on how much coaches know regarding mouthguards and how often children and adolescents of the ages 11-18 use mouthguards.

Evaluation of various root canal filling materials in primary molar pulpectomies: an in vivo study.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE), Calcicur, Sealapex and Vitapex in primary molar pulpectomies.

Methods: 80 primary molars, showing signs of pulpal and/or periapical involvement, with no abnormal mobility, were selected from 76 children aged between 4-9 years-old, free from systemic disease. Radiographic evaluation was done to exclude teeth showing internal or pathological external root resorption and/or inadequate bone support.

The prevalence of traumatic injuries treated in the pedodontic clinic of Ankara University, Turkey, during 18 months.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the type and prevalence of dental injuries referred to Ankara University, School of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Turkey. One hundred and forty-seven patients with 234 traumatized teeth presented during 18-month interval. Of the 147 patients, 85 were boys and 62 were girls.