Does the heat generated by fluorescence-aided caries excavation system effect the pulp temperature of primary teeth irreversibly? An evaluation of the temperature changes in the pulp chamber.

Background: This study aimed to analyze the effect of the Fluorescence Aided Caries Excavation (FACE) and the remaining dentin thickness on the temperature changes of the pulp chamber.

Material And Methods: Freshly extracted deciduous molars and a pulpal microcirculation model were used in the study. The sample size was calculated according to power analyses (power at 90%) based on previous studies.

Is YouTube an adequate source of oral hygiene education for orthodontic patients?

Introduction: The present study aims to assess the quality, reliability and content of the information provided by the YouTube videos on oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment, to reveal the efficacy of the videos for patients and to help dentists who use this platform as a source to guide their patients accurately.

Method: In the beginning, it was found that the most common search term on oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment in Google Trends was 'how to clean braces'. A total of 150 videos containing keywords were reviewed, and 56 videos were assessed within the scope of the study.