Publications by authors named "Unlu Damla"

Article Synopsis
  • The study evaluates the effect of thickness on the optical properties and color perception of monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate laminate veneers.
  • A total of 60 veneers were tested in various thicknesses (0.5, 0.7, and 1.0 mm) using color measurement techniques to analyze their translucency and color differences.
  • Results indicated that zirconia veneers had lower translucency than lithium disilicate, and changes in thickness affected translucency but not color perception for zirconia veneers.
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Aim: The attachment matrix housing (AMH) of implant overdentures is not chemically bonded with acrylic resins. Therefore, AMH may lose due to insertion and removal forces. This study aims to investigate the effects of different surface treatments to reduce the detachment of AMH and to compare the adhesion of the AMH used in implant-supported overdentures made of different materials with the reline acrylic resin.

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We investigated the oral stereognostic ability (OSA) of dentate individuals, conventional complete denture patients, and maxillary implant-supported denture patients with bar attachments. Stereognosis tests were carried out, and the relationship between OSA and patient satisfaction was assessed with a satisfaction survey: the Turkish version of the oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-TR-14). To compare differences in oral sensory function among individuals with natural dentition, complete denture wearers, and maxillary implant-supported denture wearers, tactile awareness (thickness perception threshold) and pressure awareness (threshold of lateral loading) were assessed.

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