Medial sigmoid depression prevalence and association with a sigmoid notch: cone beam computed tomography and panoramic image study.

This study aims to determine whether and how the data of the medial sigmoid depression (MSD) area via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) differs from panoramic radiography. This study also aims to evaluate various sigmoid notch types and assess the relationship between sigmoid depression and notch morphology. A total of 129 individuals consisting of 258 sides were evaluated.

Assessment of dental anxiety levels among dental emergency patients during the COVID‑19 pandemic through the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) continues to affect dental emergency services worldwide. Dental anxiety (DA) is described as a common and distressing problem in terms of oral health maintenance.

Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate DA levels as well as the COVID‑19 fear and perception of control (COVID‑19 FPC) in patients attending dental emergency clinics during the COVID‑19 pandemic.