Publications by authors named "Ozlem Akkemik"
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- This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of incidental soft tissue calcifications (STCs) in head and neck regions using panoramic radiographs from over 9,500 patients.
- Findings reveal that 35.8% of the examined radiographs showed STCs, with common types including ossified stylohyoid complex, thyroid cartilage, and tonsilloliths, and their occurrence was more frequent in middle-aged females.
- The research highlights that certain calcifications are linked with other conditions, indicating that recognizing STCs can aid in diagnosing potential health issues.
Background: The keystone of safe and effective patient management is to approach a patient with up-to-date medical information. Assessment of patients for their medical conditions has changed during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the need for appropriate research infrastructure has increased. Considering an updated list of high-risk underlying conditions in the post-COVID-19 era, this study aimed to evaluate the utilization of dental services by patients with comorbidities during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.
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- The study evaluates acute soft tissue injuries of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the progression following fractures using MRI imaging within 24 hours post-trauma.
- It involves 24 patients with 33 condylar fractures, documenting the condition of the TMJ's anatomical structures before and after treatment.
- Results show that disc displacements and soft tissue injuries are common post-fracture, and early MRI can guide effective treatment strategies for better recovery outcomes.
Fibrous dysplasia (FD), a benign fibro-osseous bone tumor commonly involving the craniofacial region, presents a wide spectrum of radiographic patterns. When FD lesions are suspected, various imaging modalities and histopathologic analyses may be required to reach a firm diagnosis. Here, the authors report the case of a 10-year-old male patient presenting with polyostotic type of FD with follow-up data for the next 9 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of digital panoramic radiograph (DPR) for detection of carotid artery calcification (CAC) confirmed by Doppler Ultrasonography (DUSG) and to clarify the relationship between between CAC identified by DPR and cardiovascular events through a 5 year follow-up period.
Methods: Of 3600 consecutive patients examined, 158 patients presented with CAC as detected by DPR. The final study group was composed of 96 patients who had CAC confirmed by DUSG or CT angiogram.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the agenesis of third molars (M3) in children with permanent dentition in a limited population in the province of Izmir, Turkey.
Study Design: The panoramic radiographs of 773 patients (457 females, 316 males) were evaluated retrospectively at the Dental Hospital of Ministry of Health in İzmir, Turkey. The patients' ages ranged from 12-18 years.
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine whether the Demirjian method would be appropriate for estimation of the dental age of western Turkish children.
Materials And Methods: This study comprised 635 Turkish children (age = 7-16 years) from the western Aegean region who were chosen on the basis of radiological evidence from digital orthopantomograms. Their dental maturity was evaluated according to the stages proposed by Demirjian.