Investigation of the determinants of the mandibular cortical morphology.

Background: The mandibular cortical index (MCI) is a measurement based on the visual assessment of changes in the morphology of the mandibular cortex on panoramic radiographs.

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate age, gender, dental status (DS), occlusal function, and presence of torus mandibularis (TM) as variables that might have a possible effect on MCI.

Material And Methods: A total of 381 patients (155 men and 226 women) aged 21-84 years (mean age: 43.

Is the diagnosis of calcified laryngeal cartilages on panoramic radiographs possible?

Purpose: Detecting laryngeal cartilages (triticeous and thyroid cartilages) on panoramic radiographs is important because they may be confused with carotid artery calcifications in the bifurcation region, which are a risk factor for stroke. This study assessed the efficiency of panoramic radiography in the diagnosis of calcified laryngeal cartilages using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the reference standard.

Materials And Methods: A total of 312 regions (142 bilateral, 10 left, 18 right) in 170 patients (140 males, 30 females) were examined.

Sequential test selection by quantifying of the reduction in diagnostic uncertainty for the diagnosis of proximal caries.

Background: In order to determine the presence or absence of a certain disease, multiple diagnostic tests may be necessary. Performance of these tests can be sequentially evaluated.

Aims: The aim of the study is to determine the contribution of the test in each step, in reducing diagnostic uncertainty when multiple tests are sequentially used for the diagnosis.

An accessory mental foramen: a case report.

Aim: The aim of this article is to present a case of an accessory mental foramen (AMF).

Background: The mental foramen is an important anatomical structure of particular importance in local anesthesia and surgical procedures in terms of achieving effective mandibular nerve blocks and avoiding injuries to the neurovascular bundles. Although rare, multiple mental foramina have been described in humans.

Does menstrual cycle effect buffer capacity of stimulated saliva?

The present study was performed to analyze buffer capacity (BC) and flow rate of stimulated saliva during menstrual cycle. Two salivary samples were taken from 17 subjects during the menstrual cycle. BC was determined according to electrometric method.

Localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex with generalized enamel hypoplasia in a child.

Epidermolysis bullosa is an uncommon disease characterized by the formation of blisters following minor trauma. The three major types are simplex, junctional, and dystrophic. Generalized enamel hypoplasia is accepted as a feature of the junctional type.

Trifid mandibular condyle: a case report.

A suspected case of trifid mandibular condyle that was observed on a panoramic radiograph and confirmed using computed tomography (CT) is reported. No history of previous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) trauma was reported by the subject.

Is torus palatinus a feature of a well-developed maxilla?

Torus palatinus (TP) is an exostosis of the hard palate. The biologic significance of TP is unknown. Our hypothesis was that the presence of a TP reflects the development of the maxilla.