Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Renal Cell Carcinoma.

The endoplasmic reticulum is an organelle exerting crucial functions in protein production, metabolism homeostasis and cell signaling. Endoplasmic reticulum stress occurs when cells are damaged and the capacity of this organelle to perform its normal functions is reduced. Subsequently, specific signaling cascades, together forming the so-called unfolded protein response, are activated and deeply impact cell fate.

A Survey on Prevalence, Causes and Prevention of Postcementation Hypersensitivity.

This study evaluated the prevalence and causes of post-cementation sensitivity and possible prevention measures according to the experience of dentists through an internet survey. A questionnaire was prepared with 25 items based on a survey introduced by Rosenstiel and Rashid. An online site was created for the participation to the survey.

Radiographic evaluation of the prevalence of enamel pearls in a sample adult dental population.

Aim: Enamel pearls are a tooth anomaly that can act as contributing factors in the development of periodontal disease. Studies that have addressed the prevalence of enamel pearls in populations were scarce. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of enamel pearls in the permanent dentition of Turkish dental patients by means of panoramic radiographs.

Incidence and distribution of pulp stones found in radiographic dental examination of adult Turkish dental patients.

Background: Pulp stones (PS) are discrete calcified masses found in the dental pulp, in the pulp tissue or become attached to or embedded into the dentine. The formation of pulp stones is still something of an enigma, leading to existence of some epidemiological gaps.

Aim: To determine the prevalence and distribution of pulp stones in posterior tooth group by using panoramic radiograph.

Investigation of prevalence and characteristics of mesiodens in a non-syndromic 11256 dental outpatients.

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of mesiodens in a sample of Turkish dental patients and their distribution among genders.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was performed using panoramic radiography of 11256 patients, who ranged in age from 15 to 55 years old. All data (age, sex and or syndrome) were obtained from the patient files and analyzed for mesiodens.