Evaluation of pediatric dentists' knowledge and approaches to tooth discoloration.

In recent years, esthetic expectations have come to the fore in pediatric dentistry, as in every field of dentistry. Therefore, to better meet patients' expectations, the steps taken to determine and improve the current level of knowledge of pediatric dentists on tooth discoloration gain importance. This study aims to measure the knowledge levels of pediatric dentists regarding tooth discoloration.

Shear bond strength of calcium silicate-based cements to glass ionomers.

Background: A shear bond strength between the biomaterial and restorative material is crucial for minimizing bacterial microleakage and ensuring a favorable long-term prognosis for vital pulp therapy. This study aimed to conduct a comparative evaluation of the shear bond strength between calcium silicate-based biomaterials utilized in vital pulp treatment and various glass ionomer cement materials, both with and without the application of adhesive agents.

Methods: A total of 270 acrylic blocks, each featuring cavities measuring 4 mm in diameter and 2 mm in depth, were prepared.

Does the Modality of Dental Treatment Affect the Treatment Prognosis and the Necessity of Re-Treatments?

Background: The utilization of evidence-based approaches is crucial to achieving long-term positive outcomes for treatment performed chairside or under general anesthesia. The study aimed to evaluate if treatment modality (at the chairside or under general anesthesia) affects prognosis and the need for re-treatment.

Methods: Oral-hygiene, gingival, and plaque indexes were recorded during the control appointment.

Does repeated autoclave sterilization cause changes in the color and fragility of fiberglass reinforced resin crowns?

Background: Since the effects of sterilization on the Fiberglass Reinforced Resin Crowns (FRRCs) is not well-known the aim of current study was to evaluate the effects of autoclave sterilization on the fracture resistance, color stability, and surface composition of FRRCs.

Methods: A total of 48 crowns were used. The crowns were divided into three groups according to the sterilization number: no sterilization (Control Group), one sterilization (Group 1), and four sterilizations (Group 2).

Effect of different polishing techniques on surface properties and bacterial adhesion on resin-ceramic CAD/CAM materials.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans on the surface of CAD/CAM materials with various surface treatments.

Methods: Vita Enamic, Lava Ultimate, and Cerasmart materials were used in this study. A total of 90 samples were prepared (n = 10).

Can zirconia crowns be the first restorative choice after endodontic treatment of primary teeth?

Objective: Early loss of primary teeth due to caries can cause temporary or permanent problems, such as occlusion disorders, aesthetic problems, nutritional problems, abnormal habits, and speech disorders. Although the development of restorative materials has led to significant improvements, failures are still frequent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the success rates of zirconia crowns compared to other crowns for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth with excessive loss of material.

Attitudes and predictive factors of psychological distress and occupational burnout among dentists during COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting the ability and willingness of dentists to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of this situation on occupational burnout. A 51-question survey, including demographic and pandemic questions and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), was used as a data collection method and administered to dentists in Turkey via the internet in two stages. A link to the survey (onlineanketler.

Microbiota of Endodontically Infected Primary and Permanent Teeth.

Differences in the endodontic microbiome of permanent and primary teeth during the mixed dentition period are still unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine bacterial diversity in endodontically infected primary and permanent teeth using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and the QIIME 2 (Quantitative Insights Into Microbial Ecology 2) bioinformatics pipeline. Microbial samples from endodontically infected primary ( equals 15) and permanent ( equals 15) maxillary or mandibular molar teeth were subjected to next-generation sequencing analysis based on examination of the hypervariable V3 to V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene.

A pilot study of a deep learning approach to submerged primary tooth classification and detection.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the success and reliability of an artificial intelligence (AI) application in the detection and classification of submerged teeth in panoramic radiographs.

Materials And Methods: Convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithms were used to detect and classify submerged molars. The detection module, based on the stateof- the-art Faster R-CNN architecture, processed a radiograph to define the boundaries of submerged molars.

Ectopic eruption of maxillary permanent first molars: Predictive factors for self-corrected and impacted outcome.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the occurrence, angulation and mesialisation ratio of the ectopic eruption of the maxillary permanent first molar (PFM) and its correlation with the pathological resorption of maxillary primary second molar (PSM).

Methods: This retrospective study was performed using the subsequent panoramic radiographs of 11.924 child patients aged 6-10 years.

The effect of two different irrigation needles on post-operative pain after pulpectomy in primary molar teeth: A randomized clinical study.

Background: Post-operative pain (PP) following pulpectomy is of concern for endodontic patients and dentists.

Aim: This study evaluated the intensity of PP following pulpectomy in primary maxillary molars, using two irrigation needles.

Design: One hundred patients in ages ranging from 6-9 years requiring pulpectomy for asymptomatic primary teeth with non-vital pulp were included in the study.