Evaluation with structural equation modeling of variables affecting health-seeking behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in İstanbul, Türkiye.

Background/aim: The relation between the demographic characteristics of individuals and their health-seeking behaviors was presented and the effects of health cognitions, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and coronavirus fear levels on health-seeking behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic were examined.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive survey study was conducted in the Tuzla District of İstanbul, Türkiye, between March and June 2021.

Results: From analysis of the 391 participants, 60.

Accuracy of Color Determination by Intraoral Scanners in Bleached and Unbleached Teeth: A Clinical Study.

Purpose: This clinical study aimed to evaluate the color measurement ability of intraoral scanners (Trios 3, (3Shape, Copenhagen, Denmark) and Cerec Omnicam, (Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC, USA) in comparison to VITA Classical and VITA 3D-Master shades obtained by a spectrophotometer (Easyshade V, VITA, Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany).

Methods: Four hundred eighty teeth from thirty patients were included in the study. Fifteen patients had never undergone bleaching, and the other fifteen had undergone professional bleaching within the last 6 months.

Combined Minimally Invasive Esthetic Rehabilitation of Dental Fluorosis-5-year Follow-up: Case Report.

Dental fluorosis (DF) is a specific esthetic issue characterized by a persistent condition in which there is a disruption in enamel development, leading to the formation of hypomineralized enamel. The resulting unusual appearance varies in intensity, presenting as mildly white and opaque to dark brown, and significantly impacts individuals' esthetic features and self-confidence. The objective of this case report was to assess the efficacy of microabrasion, dental whitening, and resin infiltration in terms of resolving lesions, tracking the sensitivity of teeth, and evaluating patient satisfaction over a period of time.

The Effects of MMP3 (rs679620) and VDR (rs731236) Gene Polymorphisms on Dental Caries: A Pilot Study.

Objective:  Caries formation is a process affected by various factors. Studies have shown that genetic factors also play a role in caries formation. The aim of our study is to examine the effects of matrix metalloproteinase ( (rs679620) and vitamin D receptor () (rs731236) gene polymorphisms on caries formation.

In-vitro evaluation of wear characteristics, microhardness and color stability of dental restorative CAD/CAM materials.

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the vertical and volumetric wear characteristics of CAD/CAM materials. The microhardness and color stability were evaluated. A polymer infiltrated ceramic network CAD/CAM block, resin nanoceramic CAD/CAM blocks, a resin composite, and enamel tissue were investigated.