Perceived sources and levels of stress, general self-efficacy and coping strategies in preclinical dental students.

Dental education programs are known to be highly stressful and stress can affect general health. The aims were to identify sources of stress among preclinical students and to evaluate their perceived levels of stress, self-efficacy and effective coping strategies in a private dental school. One hundred preclinical students in a Turkish private dental school were surveyed using dental environment stress (DES), perceived stress (PSS), general self-efficacy (G-SES) and brief coping scales (Brief-COPE).

Perceived sources and levels of stress, general self-efficacy and coping strategies in clinical dental students.

The aims of this study were to identify sources of stress among clinical students and to evaluate the students' perceived levels of stress, general self-efficacy and effective coping strategies in a private dental school environment. The study group consisted of 130 undergraduate clinical dental students in a Turkish private dental school, during the academic year 2014-2015. The students were surveyed using modified version of the dental environment stress (DES) survey, the perceived stress scale, the general self-efficacy scale (G-SES) and the brief coping scale.

Evaluation of morphology of the nasopalatine canal using cone-beam computed tomography in a subgroup of Turkish adult population.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the anatomy and morphology of the nasopalatine canal (NPC) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to determine variations of the NPC in relation to age, gender, and status of edentulism of anterior maxilla.

Methods: Patients scheduled for CBCT imaging for further radiographic evaluation of the maxilla with various reasons were consecutively enrolled in this study. Reformatted sagittal and coronal slices were analyzed with regard to dimensions and anatomic characteristics of the NPC.

Evaluation of pneumatization in the articular eminence and roof of the glenoid fossa with cone-beam computed tomography.

Background: Detection of air cavities, so called pneumatizations, nearby to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area is important, as they represent sites of minimal resistance and facilitate the spread of various pathologies into the joint as inflammation, tumor or fractures and serve as a possible complicating factor in TMJ surgery.

Aims: To determine the prevalence of pneumatization of the articular eminence (PAT) and roof of the glenoid fossa (PRGF) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Articular eminence inclination, height, and condyle morphology on cone beam computed tomography.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between articular eminence inclination, height, and thickness of the roof of the glenoid fossa (RGF) according to age and gender and to assess condyle morphology including incidental findings of osseous characteristics associated with osteoarthritis (OA) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: CBCT images of 105 patients were evaluated retrospectively. For articular eminence inclination and height, axial views on which the condylar processes were seen with their widest mediolateral extent being used as a reference view for secondary reconstruction.

In Vitro Detection of Dental Root Fractures with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

Background: Since the diagnosis of non-displaced longitudinal fractures present difficulties for the dentist, three-dimensional evaluation is necessary.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to demonstrate the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting dental root fractures in vitro.

Materials And Methods: An in vitro model consisting of 210 recently extracted human mandibular teeth was used.

Measurements of the foramen magnum and mandible in relation to sex using CBCT.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate pre-existing CBCT images of a large sample of adult females and males to provide data on foramen magnum and mandibular measures of sexual dimorphism for use as a reference sample in cases of establishing identity in unknown fragmentary skulls. The study group consisted of 161 adult patients. 3D images of the patients were assessed retrospectively.

Comparison of the radiopacities of different root-end filling and repair materials.

This study evaluated the radiopacity of 3 repair materials, Biodentine, MM-MTA, and MTA Angelus. Standardized cylindrical rings were prepared. Samples of Biodentine MM-MTA and MTA Angelus were prepared (n = 10 in each group), filled into the rings, and preserved at 37°C until setting.

Evaluation of the posterior superior alveolar artery and the maxillary sinus with CBCT.

Assessment of the maxillary sinus anatomy before sinus augmentation is important for avoiding surgical complications, because of the close anatomical relationship between the posterior maxillary teeth and the maxillary sinus. The posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) is the branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the lateral sinus wall and overlying membrane. We evaluated the location of the PSAA and its relationship to the alveolar ridge and maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Assessment of the stylohyoid complex with cone beam computed tomography.

Background: Orientation of the stylohyoid complex (SHC) may be important for evaluation of the patient with orofacial pain or dysphagia.

Objectives: Our purpose was to assess the length and angulations of SHC using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Patients And Methods: In this study, 3D images provided by CBCT of 69 patients (36 females, 33 males, age range 15-77 years) were retrospectively evaluated.

Assessment of root canal treatment outcomes performed by Turkish dental students: results after two years.

The aim of this study was to evaluate radiographically the periapical status and technical standard of root canal therapies performed by a group of undergraduate dental students in Turkey two years following completion of the treatments. A random sample of 264 patients who received root canal treatment from undergraduate students at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2009 were recalled after two years. The study sample consisted of 319 root-filled teeth in 158 dental patients (females=97, males=61) who presented to the student clinics during that time frame.

The usage of digital radiography and cone beam computed tomography among Turkish dentists.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the use of digital radiography and report how it was used by Turkish dentists.

Methods: The survey was based on 383 dentists who were present at the sixteenth International Congress organized by the Turkish Dental Association. A questionnaire which consisted of 19 questions was given to the dentists who participated in the study.

Diagnosis of jaw and dentoalveolar fractures in a traumatized patient with cone beam computed tomography.

The purpose of this case report is to discuss and illustrate the clinical usage of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for the diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures in a traumatized patient. In this presentation, a 30-year-old male patient who was referred to Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Department with a limitation of mouth opening was reported. The history of the patient revealed a traumatic injury on his face because of a fall.