Proton pump inhibitors and mandibular bone quality: A preliminary study.

Objectives: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) provide a long-lasting anti-acidic effect by inhibiting the proton pump, and they are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide. PPIs adversely affect the bone structure via deficiency of vitamins and minerals. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible PPI-induced bone changes in the mandible on panoramic radiographs with the methods of fractal analysis and panoramic morphometric indices.

A comparative evaluation of parasymphyseal fracture fixation in edentulous patients performed using dynamic navigation systems and Herbert screws with the conventional two-plate method: A study on models.

Purpose: The investigators performed this study to compare the rigidity outcomes for minimally invasive fixation of edentulous mandibular parasymphyseal fractures without flap creation using Herbert screws with a dynamic navigation system and the conventional two-plate method.

Methods: The investigators implemented an in-vitro study design, and 20 polyurethane edentulous mandibular models covered with flexible plastic to simulate the gingiva were used. Parasymphyseal fractures were created in all models using a reciprocal saw.

Using Intravenous Ibuprofen for Preventive Analgesia in Orthognathic Surgery.

Purpose: Preventive analgesia aims to manage postoperative pain caused by nociceptive and central stimulation. The purpose of this study was to research the effect of a single-dose intravenous (IV) ibuprofen administration for preventive analgesia on postoperative pain management in orthognathic surgery.

Materials And Methods: This prospective, double blind, and randomized study was performed on a total of 40 adult patients who planned to undergo bimaxillary osteotomy, between 2018 and 2019.

Vascular Complications in Le Fort I Osteotomy: Incidence, Reasons, and Management of the Intraoperative Hemorrhage.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, types, and reasons for the intraoperative hemorrhage during Le Fort I osteotomy.

Methods: The study sample was composed of the population of the patients who underwent orthognathic surgery from April 2011 to February 2017. The vascular complications of the patients who underwent Le Fort I osteotomy during the surgery were identified.

Effect of low-level laser therapy on osseointegration of titanium dental implants in ovariectomized rabbits: biomechanics and micro-CT analysis.

Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to assess, in an animal model, whether biostimulation of osteoporotic bone with low-level laser therapy improves the osseointegration of dental implants.

Material And Methods: Twenty-two female rabbits were randomly divided into two groups: sham-ovariectomy and bilateral-ovariectomy. Laser therapy was applied to the implants placed in the right tibial bones and was not applied to implants placed in the left tibial bones.

Evaluation of the Pterygomaxillary Separation Pattern in Le Fort I Osteotomy Using Different Cutting Instruments.

Purpose: Pterygomaxillary separation (PMS) is considered the main reason for serious complications associated with Le Fort I osteotomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a piezo surgery, ultrasonic bone scalpel, or conventional bur used in Le Fort I osteotomy has an influence on PMS patterns.

Materials And Methods: Using a retrospective cohort study design, we enrolled a sample composed of patients who underwent orthognathic surgery.

Does Single-Dose Preemptive Intravenous Ibuprofen Reduce Postoperative Pain After Third Molar Surgery? A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Study.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to identify the preemptive analgesic effect of intravenous (IV) ibuprofen before and after mandibular third molar surgery.

Materials And Methods: We randomly divided 75 patients into 3 groups. Group 1 received IV ibuprofen 60 minutes before surgery and IV placebo (100 mL of saline) after surgery.

The effects of different desensitizer agents on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets after home bleaching: an study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to test the null hypothesis that no difference exists between shear bond strength values of control and bleaching plus desensitizer applied groups.

Materials And Methods: A hundred freshly extracted human premolar teeth were randomly divided into five groups. Group I served as the control group with no bleaching application, while only bleaching was achieved in Group II.

The Effects of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Drugs on Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cell Culture.

Objectives: To assess the effects of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs on retinal pigment epithelium cell culture.

Materials And Methods: Aflibercept (0.5 mg/mL), bevacizumab (0.

A New Detection Method for Submerged Implants: Oral Tattoo.

Purpose: To evaluate the marking potential of tattoo ink in determining the definitive locations of submerged implants at the time of surgical exposure of the implants.

Materials And Methods: In total, 104 implants in 32 patients were included in this study. After placement of the implants, cover screws were inserted.

Intravenous ketamine, propofol and propofol-ketamine combination used for pediatric dental sedation: A randomized clinical study.

Background And Objective: Dental treatments cannot bealways performed under local anesthesia inpediatric non-cooperative patients. For this purpose, differentanesthetic techniques have been applied to increase patient comport to dental treatments.

Methods: Sixty children classified as ASA I-II, between aged 3 to 9, who were scheduled to undergo tooth extraction, were enrolled for this randomized study.

Evaluation of effectiveness of the using a pillow in children for dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia in term for facilitate intubation.

Background And Objective: Airway safety may be provided with endotracheal intubation especially for oral procedures because of some potential risks such as aspiration of secretion or foreign bodies. In this study, we aimed to determine whether placing a pillow under the occiput may facilitate endotracheal intubation in non-cooperative children whose extensive dental treatments were planned to take place under general anesthesia.

Methods: The study was performed in Erciyes University, Faculty of Dentistry between March-July 2014.

Effect of platelet-rich plasma on fibrocartilage, cartilage, and bone repair in temporomandibular joint.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to explore the potential use of platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) in the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA).

Materials And Methods: Surgical defects were created bilaterally on the condylar fibrocartilage, hyaline cartilage, and bone to induce an osteoarthritic TMJ in rabbits. PRP was applied to the right joints of the rabbits (PRP group), and the left joints received physiologic saline (control group).

Fatigue behavior of zirconia-ceramic, galvano-ceramic, and porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed partial dentures.

Purpose: This study evaluated the fatigue behavior of three fixed partial dentures (FPDs) before and after artificial fatigue testing.

Materials And Methods: Sixty, three-unit zirconia-ceramic (ZC), galvano-ceramic (GC), and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) FPDs (N = 20) were fabricated. Ten specimens from each group were exposed to fatigue testing by being thermocycled (5 to 55°C, 10,000 cycles) and loaded (100,000 cycles, 50 N, 0.

Evaluation of the retention force of double conical crowns used in combination with a galvanoforming and casting fabrication technique.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the in vitro retention force of double conical crowns fabricated using primary galvanoforming and secondary casting techniques and those fabricated using primary casting and secondary galvanoforming techniques under simulated clinical conditions before and after a wear test.

Materials And Methods: Primary galvanoformed crowns (n = 10) with non-noble secondary crowns (n = 10; group A) and primary non-noble crowns (n = 10) with secondary galvanoformed crowns (n = 10; group B) were fabricated. Each primary and secondary crown was embedded in acrylic resin and weighed with a digital balance.

Treatment of patient with Papillon-Lefevre syndrome with short dental implants: a case report.

Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is an autosomal recessive disorder. Main features of PLS are hyperkeratosis of palms and soles concomitant with premature loss of primary and permanent dentition due to progressive periodontitis. Dental management of patients with PLS is usually challenging because of early excessive loss of alveolar bone support.

Association of serum total antioxidant capacity and total oxidant status with pain perception in patients with myofacial pain dysfunction.

We aimed to find out the association of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total oxidant status (TOS) with generalized pressure pain thresholds (PPT) of patients with myofacial pain dysfunction (MPD). PPT scores of patients with MPD (n = 37) and healthy individuals (n = 43) were measured on the hypothenar region of the hand using a mechanical algometer. Serum samples were collected and TAC and TOS were measured by novel methods.

Isolated lower lip fistulas in Van der Woude syndrome.

Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is a dominantly inherited disease of orofacial region. Characteristic features of this syndrome are bilateral lower lip sinuses along with cleft lip or palate deformity. However, isolated lower lip pits in VWS without any cleft syndrome is uncommon.