Publications by authors named "Tugba Toz-Akalin"
Purpose: To evaluate the clinical performance of an alkasite material for Class I and Class II cavities.
Methods: 50 subjects (30 females, 20 males; mean age: 28.7) referred to the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Medipol University, Dental School, Istanbul, Turkey, received 89 Class I and II restorations (Cention N) by two trained operators.
Article Synopsis
- This study explored how different restorative dental materials absorb water and their solubility properties, comparing various types like alkasite and bulk-fill composites.
- Among the materials tested, EQUIA Forte HT showed the highest water sorption, while Filtek One Bulk Fill had the lowest; conversely, EQUIA Forte HT also demonstrated the least water solubility compared to Cention N, which had the highest.
- The results indicate that the type and amount of materials affect their water absorption and solubility, suggesting alkasite is suitable as a base material due to its solubility characteristics.
Purpose: To compare the therapeutic effects of the resin infiltration technique, self-assembling peptide (P11-4), and fluoride varnish application on white spot lesions (WSLs) on buccal surfaces based on LF pen measurements and LAA-ICDAS scores.
Materials And Methods: The lesions of 113 patients from a total of 319 patients with at least four visible WSL on buccal surfaces were assessed by LAA-ICDAS and laser fluoresence (LF pen). To be included in the study, participants were required to have at least 4 buccal WLSs, each in different quadrants, with an LF pen score ≥ 8.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess how four different mouth rinses affected the color stability of two types of resin composites used in dental applications.
- - Two composite materials, SonicFill and Filtek Z550, were tested by immersing them in mouth rinses and measuring color changes after a 12-hour exposure.
- - Results indicated that SonicFill experienced significantly more discoloration with certain mouth rinses compared to Filtek Z550, particularly with Oral-B, Listerine, and Pharmol Zn mouth rinses.