Reasons for Requesting Ultrasonography: A Retrospective Study.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate (i) the reasons for requesting ultrasonography (USG) in a dentistry faculty and (ii) the scanning regions, the type of probe used, and the use of Doppler USG.

Methods: USG request forms of patients who applied to our radiology clinic for USG were analyzed retrospectively. According to the clinical information of the patients in the request forms, the reasons for requesting USG were divided into four groups: soft tissue swelling, soft tissue calcification, lymph node, and other examinations.

Evaluation of oral manifestations and head and neck lymphadenopathy in newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients.

Objectives: To determine the frequency of head and neck lymphadenopathy (LAP) and intraoral findings (non-dental/dental) in patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia (AL).

Subjects And Methods: Twenty-eight (52.8%) females and 25 (47.

Hypochlorous acid and white vinegar: Artifact-free COVID-19 disinfection options for photostimulable storage phosphor plates.

Objectives: To examine the artifacts on intraoral photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) plate images caused by 3 different disinfectants that are effective against pathogens including SARS-CoV-2.

Study Design: Nine new PSP plates, to be wiped with hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in group A, alcohol in group B, and white vinegar in group C, were distributed in 3 groups. Twelve images of each PSP plate with increasing numbers of wipes were examined for artifacts.

Interest in dentistry in early months of the COVID-19 global pandemic: A Google Trends approach.

Background: In early the COVID-19 pandemic, routine dental treatments have been delayed due to the risk of disease transmission. This delay may lead public to search for information on the Internet for a solution.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the public interest in dentistry in the early months of the COVID-19 global pandemic in the selected countries.

Effect of enveloping and disinfection methods on artefact formation on enveloped PSP plate images.

Objectives: To investigate the artefacts caused by different disinfection and protection methods that can be used for infection control of photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates.

Methods: The plates that were enveloped with single or double envelopes were sprayed with an alcohol-containing solution or wiped with an alcohol-containing tissue. Four PSP groups with two plates in each group were formed (A = wiping single envelope, B = wiping double envelopes, C = spraying onto single envelope, and D = spraying onto double envelopes).

Dental Anomalies in Consanguineous Marriage: A Clinical-Radiological Study.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate nonsyndromic developmental dental anomalies (DDAs) in individuals born from consanguineous and nonconsanguineous marriages and the possible effects of these marriages on self-reported systemic diseases.

Methods: The study comprised a total of 880 patients aged 16 years or older who applied to our clinic for various dental problems. Based on detailed anamnesis, the patients were divided into 2 groups: individuals born from consanguineous (study group, n = 445) and nonconsanguineous (control group, n = 435) marriages.

Idiopathic coronal resorption in impacted permanent teeth and its relationship with age: radiologic study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between idiopathic coronal resorption and age in adult patients.

Materials And Methods: 3405 digital panoramic radiographs present in the archive of the radiology department belonging to 1584 males and 1821 females aged 25 and over were assessed by two oral and maxillofacial radiologists. The patients' age, gender, number of impacted teeth, number and position of teeth with idiopathic coronal resorption and the extent of coronal resorption were recorded on standard forms.

Turkish adaptation and implementation of the modified infection control questionnaire in intraoral digital imaging.

Purpose: There are very few studies evaluating the knowledge of dentists about infection precautions in oral radiology. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the modified form of a developed questionnaire and to apply this questionnaire to Turkish dentists.

Materials And Methods: The questionnaire was applied to a sample of 250 dentists for the scale development [200 for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and 50 for control] and 173 dentists for the implementation of the scale.

Analysis of Dentistry YouTube Videos Related To COVID-19.

This study aimed to analyze the videos available on YouTube related to dentistry and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as there is no such analysis in the existing literature. The terms "dental" and "COVID-19" were searched on YouTube on May 9, 2020. The top 116 English-language videos with at least 300 views were analyzed by two observers.

Evaluation of the frequency of third molar agenesis according to different age groups.

Purpose: Third molars (M3s) are the most common congenitally missing teeth. The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of M3 agenesis in two different age groups.

Methods: This study examined the panoramic radiographic images of 1036 patients.

Knowledge, behavior, and awareness of neonatologists and anesthesiologists about oral complications of intubation and protection methods.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess awareness of anesthesiologists and neonatologists about oral complications occurring during and after the orotracheal intubation (OTI) in premature infants and their knowledge and behavior regarding protection methods from these complications in clinical practice.

Methods: This study included 94 neonatologists and 137 anesthesiologist. The final version of the questionnaire included 15 items in three main parts: (i) personal information; (ii) awareness about oral complications occurring during and after the OTI in premature infants; (iii) knowledge and behavior regarding protection methods from these complications in clinical practice.

Comparison of Panoramic Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for the Detection of Tonsilloliths.

Objective: A tonsillolith is a concretion of the tonsillar crypt. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare panoramic radiography (PR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the detection of tonsilloliths.

Materials And Methods: The CBCT images of 527 patients with maxillofacial volume were evaluated retrospectively.

Unusual radiographic images of radiopaque contrast media incidentally observed in intracranial region: two case reports.

The oil-based contrast medium has extremely slow clearance rate from cerebrospinal fluid. The medium known as myodil or pantopaque or iopenydylate was firstly introduced in 1944 to be used in myelography, cisternography and ventriculography. It was commonly used until 1980s but was later replaced by water-soluble mediums in 1990s because of its complication and sequelae.

A pilot study of the effects of a vacuum sealing barrier method for photostimulable phosphor plates regarding plate damage and prevention of microbiologic cross-contamination.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new sealing method for preventing cross-contamination of photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates.

Study Design: Twelve new PSP plates were divided into 3 groups (PSP-a, PSP-b, and PSP- c) and placed in 3 different barriers (2 different brands of envelopes and a vacuum sealing method). All plates were exposed to X-rays with an aluminum step wedge, and the images were evaluated for the presence of any artifacts.

Morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum using cone beam computed tomography.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to perform morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum (FM) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods: This study included CBCT images of 190 individuals (88 males and 102 females). The sagittal and transverse diameters and circumference of the FM were measured.

Dental management and orofacial manifestations of a patient with Robinow Syndrome.

Robinow syndrome (RS) is an extremely rare condition. Characteristic craniofacial findings of RS include a fetal facial appearance, ear abnormalities and oral findings. The aim of this case report was to evaluate the oral findings of a 26-year-old man with RS and to describe the dental treatments performed.

Diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography in detecting secondary caries under composite fillings: an in vitro study.

Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the diagnostic performance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the detection of secondary carious lesions under composite resin fillings applied to different types of cavities.

Materials And Methods: Occlusal cavities (O) (n=18), occlusal cavities with mesial or distal component (MO/DO) (n=30), and mesial-occlusal-distal cavities (MOD) (n=30) were prepared in seventy eight extracted human posterior teeth. In half of the cavities in each group, artificial secondary caries lesions were simulated.

Comparison of cone-beam computed tomography and panoramic radiographs in detecting maxillary sinus septa.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the performance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and panoramic radiography in detecting the presence and location of maxillary sinus septa.

Materials And Methods: This study included radiographic examination of 104 maxillary sinuses of 52 individuals (26 females, 50% and 26 males, 50%) whose panoramic radiographs and CBCT images were obtained for several dental causes which were examined by the consensus of four dentomaxillofacial radiologists. The posterior maxillary segments in proximity of maxillary sinus were classified as edentulous and dentate maxillary segments.

The prevalence of antral exostoses in the maxillary sinuses, evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography.

Background/purpose: Exostoses are outgrowths of normal compact and cancellous bone and may occur in different locations of the jaw. Exostoses are a rare anatomic variation in the maxillary sinuses. The purpose of this study was to investigate retrospectively the prevalence of location, size, shape, and symmetry of exostoses in the maxillary sinus, and to assess the relationship between demographic variables (i.

Evaluation of toothbrush disinfection via different methods.

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of using a dishwasher or different chemical agents, including 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, 2% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), a mouthrinse containing essential oils and alcohol, and 50% white vinegar, for toothbrush disinfection. Sixty volunteers were divided into five experimental groups and one control group (n = 10).

Root and canal symmetry in the mandibular anterior teeth of patients attending a dental clinic: CBCT study.

The aims of this study were to evaluate the number of roots/root canals in the mandibular anterior teeth of a Turkish population, to assess the relationship between gender or age and the frequency of two canals in a single root, and to determine the symmetry in root/root canal numbers between contralateral sides among patients. Cone-beam computed tomography images (n = 1128; 6253 teeth) taken at the Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology of the Faculty of Dentistry of Gazi University were examined by three observers and a supervisor, all of whom were blinded to patient gender and age. Axial, sagittal, and cross-sectional slices with a thickness of 1 mm were used.

Knowledge and behavior of dentists in a dental school regarding toothbrush disinfection.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and behavior of dentists regarding toothbrush disinfection. This study included 147 dentists (88 women and 59 men) who were actively employed at a dental school in Ankara, Turkey. Participants were asked to fill out a standard questionnaire, which contained questions regarding their demographics, brushing habits, toothbrush storage and disinfection habits, toothpaste use, knowledge about toothbrush disinfection, and whether they advised their patients about toothbrush storage.

Effectiveness of alternative methods for toothbrush disinfection: an in vitro study.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative methods for toothbrush disinfection.

Methods: Two-hundred eighty toothbrushes were included in the study. The toothbrushes were divided into 7 groups and were contaminated by standardized suspensions of Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L.

Oral impacts on daily performance in Turkish adults attending a dental school.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL) in Turkish adults attending a dental school by using Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) inventory.

Materials And Methods: This study included 1324 patients. A modified questionnaire including sociodemographic information, questions about OHRQOL and OIDP inventory was prepared.

Panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography findings in preoperative examination of impacted mandibular third molars.

Background: Preoperative radiographic examination of impacted mandibular third molars (IMTM) is essential to prevent inferior alveolar nerve injury during extraction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital panoramic radiography (DPR) findings in preoperative examination of IMTM.

Methods: This retrospective study included 298 teeth in 191 individuals.