Clinical and biochemical evaluation of oral irrigation in patients with peri-implant mucositis: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the efficacy of an oral irrigator and an interdental brush in patients with peri-implant mucositis clinically and biochemically at different time points (at baseline and at the 2nd, 4th, and 12th weeks).

Materials And Methods: Forty-five patients with at least one implant with peri-implant mucositis were included in the present study (n = 45). The patients were divided into three groups: oral irrigator + toothbrush (OI group, n = 15), interdental brush + toothbrush (IB group, n = 15), and toothbrush only (control) (C group, n = 15).

Morphometric and volumetric evaluation of maxillary sinus in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using cone-beam CT.

Objectives: The purpose of present study is to assess the maxillary sinuses patients with COPD morphometrically and volumetrically using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images and compared these findings according to in age and gender of control groups.

Methods: CBCT images of 80 individuals that exist from 40 patients with COPD and 40 healthy individuals (6 females, 34 males) in the tomography archive were retrospectively analyzed. The volume and surface area of maxillary sinuses in COPD and control group were measured by semi-automatic segmentation method and obtained findings were statistically examinated according to age, gender.

Radiopacity of resin-based CAD/CAM blocks assessed by areal grayscale pixel value measurement.

Purpose: This study assessed radiopacity of resin-based computer-aided-design/computer-aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials by areal grayscale pixel value measurement.

Methods: Radiopacities of six resin-based CAD/CAM block materials and resin composite were evaluated and compared to that of enamel and dentin. Specimens of 1-mm thickness were placed on photostimulable phosphor plate and irradiated with digital x-ray unit.

Successful dental implantation: evaluating the accuracy of horizontal and vertical measurements on panoramic radiographs using dental implants as reference objects.

Background: The purpose of this study was to calculate the regional distortions in digital panoramic radiographs and to evaluate the accuracy of panoramic radiography in dental implant treatments. Also, the aim was to determine the vertical and horizontal distortion rate of digital panoramic device by using dental implants as reference objects.

Methods: A retrospective study was designed and implemented, based on the analysis of panoramic radiography records.

Caries Preventive Effects of Theobromine Containing Toothpaste on Early Childhood Caries: Preliminary Results.

Objective: Enamel remineralizing effects of theobromine have received much attention from the clinicians. The aim of this study was to investigate the caries preventive effect of theobromine containing toothpaste on children with early childhood caries (ECC).

Material And Methods: Salivary pH, buffering capacity and frequency of (SM) levels were measured.

Prevalence of hypercementosis and frequency of possible etiological factors in a Turkish subpopulation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and types of hypercementosis and the frequency of possible etiological factors in a large sample of Turkish central Anatolian population.

Subjects And Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using panoramic radiographs of 1176 randomly selected adult patients with an age range of 18-96 years, who presented to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology of the Faculty of Dentistry, Cumhuriyet University (Sivas, Turkey) for dental care. Patients were questioned about the presence of systemic diseases.

Effects of different wavelengths of low-level laser therapy on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption in rats investigated with micro-computerized tomography.

Introduction: The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of different wavelengths low-level laser therapies on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) during orthodontic tooth movement in rats by micro-computerized tomography.

Methods: Forty Wistar albino rats were divided into 5 groups: control group (A), 405-nm laser group (B), 532-nm laser group (C), 650-nm laser group (D), and 940-nm laser group (E). The left side of group A was used as a positive control (A-PC), and the right side of group A was used as a negative control (A-NC) group.

Effects of continuous irrigation at room temperature or +4ºC on the cyclic fatigue resistance of K3XF instruments.

The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of continuous irrigation with saline solution at room temperature or +4°C on the cyclic fatigue resistance of K3XF files. Forty-eight new K3XF files (#30, .04 taper) were randomly assigned to three groups: control group (no irrigation), continuous irrigation with saline solution at room temperature, and continuous irrigation with saline solution at +4°C.

Could Artesunate Have a Positive Effect on the Neurological Complications Related to Infection When It Is Used in the Treatment of COVID-19?

Artesunate is a safe noncytotoxic drug with low side effects which is used in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria. In addition to being an antimalarial drug, artesunate also has immunomodulatory, anticarcinogenic, and antiviral activity. There are in vivo and in vitro studies reporting that artesunate may have a positive effect on the treatment of COVID-19.

Effects of 405-, 532-, 650-, and 940-nm wavelengths of low-level laser therapies on orthodontic tooth movement in rats.

Background: Investigating the effects of 405-nm, 532-nm, 650-nm, and 950-nm wavelengths of LLLTs (low-level laser therapies) on the orthodontic tooth movement in rats by using histological and immunohistochemical methods. Forty-five Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: control group (positive control: the left maxillary 1st molar side; negative control: the right maxillary 1st molar side), 405 nm LLLT group (Realpoo), 532 nm LLLT group (Realpoo), 650 nm LLLT group (Realpoo), and 940 nm LLLT group (Biolase). The left maxillary 1st molar teeth of all rats were applied mesially 50-g force.

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.

The effect of residual bone height and membrane thickness on sinus membrane perforation in crestal sinus grafting: A prospective clinical study.

This study sought to determine the rate of sinus membrane perforation in patients undergoing crestal sinus grafting, as well as the effect of Schneiderian membrane thickness and residual bone height (RBH) on membrane perforation, using cone beam computed tomography. The study included 25 patients undergoing 44 crestal sinus grafting procedures. The sites for crestal sinus grafting were divided into a control group (RBH≥5mm) and a test group (RBH<5mm).

Is there any relationship between hypodontia and hyperdontia with taurodontism, microdontia and macrodontia? A retrospective study.

Background: Hypodontia and hyperdontia may occur with other dental anomalies such as microdontia, taurodontism, talon cusp, macrodontia and germination.

Aims: The aim of this study to evaluate the relationship between hypodontia and hyperdontia with taurodontism, macrodontia and microdontia.

Subjects And Methods: In this retrospective study, 2,348 Turkish patients aged 7 to 12 years and treated between 01.

The association between denture care and oral hygiene habits, oral hygiene knowledge and periodontal status of geriatric patients wearing removable partial dentures.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the association of the denture care with oral hygiene habits, knowledge and periodontal status geriatric patients wearing removable partial denture (RPD) and to compare the relationship between denture cleaning and tooth brushing frequency.

Patients And Methods: In total, 553 participants wearing RPD for at least 6 months and aged 65-86 years were asked to complete a questionnaire following the clinical examination. Chisquare analysis and Fisher's exact test utilized to analyze the data.

Artesunate: could be an alternative drug to chloroquine in COVID-19 treatment?

SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus)-CV-2 (2019-nCov), which showed up in China in December 2019 and spread all over the world, has becomed a serious health problem. An effective, safe and proven treatment has not yet been found. Chloroquine has been recommended by some authors to be used for the treatment of patients infected with this virus however chloroquine may have side effects and drug resistance problems.

Effect of calcium hydroxide mixed with lidocaine hydrochloride on postoperative pain in teeth with irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis: a preliminary randomized controlled prospective clinical trial.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of calcium hydroxide mixed with lidocaine HCl on postoperative spontaneous pain.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients having irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis with a preoperative spontaneous pain and percussion pain which was more than 50 on a visual analogue scale (100 mm VAS) were included in this study. After the preparation of the root canals, the patients were randomly distributed into two groups according to the calcium hydroxide vehicle, control group (mixed with saline) and calcium hydroxide mixed with lidocaine HCl (n = 30).

Diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography and ultrasonography in detecting periapical lesions using periapical radiography as a gold standard.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of imaging techniques in diagnosing periapical lesions.

Methods: Imaging records of 80 patients (51 females, 29 males, aged between 14 and 75 years) including periapical and panoramic radiographs and ultrasonographic images were selected from databases of Selcuk University Dentistry Faculty. Periapical radiographs were accepted as gold-standard and 160 anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth with or without periapical lesion were included to the study.

Evaluation of the effects of photobiomodulation therapy and ozone applications after gingivectomy and gingivoplasty on postoperative pain and patients' oral health-related quality of life.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) and ozone applications on patients' quality of life after gingivectomy and gingivoplasty. In this study, 36 patients with chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement underwent gingivectomy and gingivoplasty. The groups were randomly divided into control (n = 12), PBM (n = 12) and ozone (n = 12) groups.

Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy or Low-Level Laser Therapy: Which is More Effective in Bone Healing in Bisphosphonate Treatment?

Objectives: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is potential side effect of long-term bisphosphonate therapy. Different treatment modalities have been used in this and investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on socket healing after tooth extraction in rats given long-term bisphosphonates.

Methods: Forty male Wistar-Albino rats were used in this experimental study.

Evaluation of the relationship between appearances of the lingual foramen on panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography.

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study is to determine the level of visibility of the lingual foramen in panoramic radiography using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a reference tool.

Method: A total of 200 patients (111 females and 89 males) were included in the study. Cross-sectional CBCT images of the mandible in the midline were used to locate and define the orifice and diameter of each lingual canal that was detected.

The effects of orthodontic materials on the accuracy of periapical radiography-based caries detection.

Objectives: To investigate the influence of orthodontic materials on the assessment of proximal caries using periapical radiography.

Methods: Forty non-cavitated and restoration-free human premolars and molars ranging from sound teeth to teeth containing various grades of lesions were embedded with approximal contacts into silicon blocks. Periapical radiographs were obtained using combinations of two orthodontic materials (three bracket and two archwires).

Management of patients with hereditary angio-oedema in dental, oral, and maxillofacial surgery: a review.

Hereditary angio-oedema (HEA) is an autosomal dominant, life-threatening genetic disorder that is caused by insufficiency or dysfunction of the C1 esterase inhibitor that develops coincidentally with recurrent oedema in the skin, internal organs, and upper respiratory tract. Increased production of bradykinin secondary to increased plasma kallikrein activity is the primary cause of attacks. Dental procedures cause emotional stress and mechanical trauma and may also initiate attacks.

Can Photobiomodulation Therapy Be an Alternative to Methylprednisolone in Reducing Pain, Swelling, and Trismus After Removal of Impacted Third Molars?

Studies investigating an alternative to corticosteroids in terms of potential side effects after surgical removal of impacted third molars are still ongoing. Accordingly, the present randomized single-blind study aimed to compare the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and methylprednisolone on pain, edema, and trismus after surgical removal of impacted third molars. The study included 30 healthy patients with bilaterally impacted lower third molars.

Risk Factors Influencing Recovery of Neurosensory Disturbances Following Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors influencing the recovery time of neurosensory disturbances (NSD) following sagittal split ramus osteotomy.

Methods: One hundred twenty-seven patients (254 operated sites) underwent sagittal split ramus osteotomy due to dentofacial deformities between the period of 2011 and 2017. These patients were followed up for at least 1 year, and the data obtained from changes in sensation of inferior alveolar nerve were recorded subjectively.

The Effect of Cryotherapy Application on the Success Rate of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis.

Introduction: This randomized clinical trial assessed the effect of preoperative intraoral cryotherapy application on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANBs) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP).

Methods: One hundred four patients with SIP were randomly distributed into 2 groups: control and cryotherapy groups. In the control group, patients received an IANB injection with 2% lidocaine.