Effect of Electrohydraulic Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on the Repair of Bone Defects Grafted With Particulate Allografts.

This study determined the effect of electrohydraulic extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on the healing of mandible defects repaired using particulate allogenic bone grafts. This study included 20 male Wistar rats aged 12 weeks. In all the animals, a critical-sized defect of 4-mm diameter was created in the mandible and the defect area was filled with particulate allograft.

The pain colour of children with toothache in Turkish population.

Background: Toothache is a common consequence of untreated caries, predisposed by poor oral hygiene and high caries risk. Most children expressed their pain through their parents or carers. The aim of this study was to determine the colour of pain presence and absence.

Efficiency of platelet-rich plasma on acellular dermal matrix application with coronally advanced flap in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background/purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma (PRP) combined with coronally advanced flap plus acellular dermal matrix application (CAF + ADM) in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGRs).

Materials And Methods: 12 patients with 84 Miller Class I or II recession defects were participated. Sites were randomly assigned into CAF + ADM + PRP or CAF + ADM groups.

Evaluation and comparison of the film thicknesses of six temporary cements before and after thermal cycling.

Aim: Temporary cement can be applied for both permanent and temporary cementation of implant-supported fixed restorations. These cements must have certain physical and mechanical properties. Specifically, the film thickness directly affects the cement's clinical success.

The Effect of Different Irrigation Agitation Techniques on Postoperative Pain in Mandibular Molar Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: This study compared the effect of several final irrigation agitation techniques (sonic agitation, passive ultrasonic irrigation, and manual dynamic agitation [MDA]) in comparison with needle irrigation on postoperative pain in mandibular molar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Methods: One hundred sixty-eight patients with a single tooth diagnosed as symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were selected. Teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups based on the final irrigation methods.

Comparison of Load-Bearing Capacities of 3-Unit Fiber-Reinforced Composite Adhesive Bridges with Different Framework Designs.

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the load-bearing capacities of three-unit direct resin-bonded fiber-reinforced composite fixed dental prosthesis with different framework designs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty mandibular premolar and molar teeth without caries were collected and direct glass fiber-resin fixed FDPs were divided into 6 groups (n=10). Each group was restored via direct technique with different designs.

The Effect of Apical Positive and Negative Pressure Irrigation Methods on Postoperative Pain in Mandibular Molar Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: This study compared the effect of conventional needle irrigation (positive pressure) and the EndoVac system (Discus Dental, Culver City, CA) (negative pressure) on postoperative pain in mandibular molar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Methods: One hundred sixteen patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were selected. Teeth were randomly assigned to 2 groups according to the irrigation methods performed during root canal preparation.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of new reciprocating files (Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, and SmartTrack) in two different curved canals.

Aim: In the present study, we compared the cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, and SmartTrack files in curved artificial canals.

Methods: Ninety new Reciproc Blue R25, WaveOne Gold Primary, and SmartTrack X1 files were tested in artificial canals with 45° and 60° angles of curvature. CFR was determined by recording the time to fracture in the artificial canals.

The comparison of the retention of an implant-supported stud attachment locator and straumann ball attachment at different angulations.

Aim: In this study, we investigated the retention of two attachment types, Straumann ball (SB) and Straumann Locator (SL) attachments, on different implant angulations and identified the most appropriate treatment type or attachment system for each angulation.

Materials And Methods: The attachments placed on angulation of 0°-, 10°-, and 20° implants were subjected to 1440 vertical insertion-separation cycles. The retention values of the attachments after 0, 720, and 1440 cycles were measured using the Instron machine.

Push-out bond strength of intra-orifice barrier materials: Bulk-fill composite versus calcium silicate cement.

The aim of this study was to compare the push-out bond strengths of calcium silicate-based ProRoot MTA and Biodentine cements and SureFil SDR and EverX Posterior bulk-fill composite resins. Twenty-four single-rooted maxillary central incisors were sectioned below the cementoenamel junction, and the root canals were instrumented using rotary files. Thereafter, a parallel post drill was used to obtain a standardized root canal dimension.

Apically extruded debris during the removal of canal filling material from root canals using three techniques.

Aim: In the present study, we evaluated the effect of the single-cone technique (SCT), cold lateral compaction (CLC), and wave vertical compaction (WVC) technique performed using two different sealers on the amount of apically extruded debris (AED) produced during the removal of canal filling material.

Methods: Ninety extracted mandibular premolars were prepared with ProTaper instruments. The teeth were then randomly assigned to six groups (N = 15) for root canal filling: (a) group 1, CLC+AH Plus; (b) group 2, SCT+AH Plus; (c) group 3, WVC+AH Plus; (d) group 4, CLC+MTA Fillapex; (e) group 5, SCT+MTA Fillapex; and (f) group 6, WVC+MTA Fillapex.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of new reciprocating glide path files in 45- and 60-degree curved canals.

Aim: To compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of R-PILOT and WaveOne Gold Glider files in curved artificial canals.

Methodology: A total of 60 new R-PILOT and WaveOne Gold Glider files were tested in artificial canals with 45° and 60° angles of curvature. Fifteen new files of each brand were tested in both canals.

The Effect of Unfocused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Bone Defect Healing in Diabetics.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the unfocused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on healing of mandible ramus defects in diabetic rats.

Material And Method: Forty male Wistar albino rats were used in the experiment. All animals were randomly divided into 2 main groups, nondiabetic and diabetic.

Bending resistance and cyclic fatigue life of Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, and Genius files in a double (S-shaped) curved canal.

This study compared the cyclic fatigue resistance, bending resistance and cross-sectional areas of Reciproc Blue (RPC Blue), WaveOne Gold (WOG), and Genius File (GF) NiTi rotary systems. Forty RPC Blue R25 (25/.08), 40 WOG Primary (25/.

Evaluation of Oral Stereognosis in Relation to Tactile Ability and Patient Satisfaction.

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.

Metabolic control and periodontal treatment decreases elevated oxidative stress in the early phases of type 1 diabetes onset.

Objective: Recently, increasing concern has been focused on the contribution of oxidative stress in the pathology of periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus. Firstly, the present study aimed to analyze gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), salivary, and serum oxidative status in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) at diagnosis and systemically healthy children with and without gingivitis. Additionally, the diabetic patients were reevaluated after diabetes and periodontal treatment.

Histological evaluation of effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin on healing of sinus membrane perforations: A preclinical animal study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in repairing of Schneiderian membrane perforations in rabbit maxillary sinus. A total of 42 female New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into two groups. Symmetrical bony defects were created 1 cm in diameter and the sinus membranes were exposed.

Cyclic fatigue life of Tango-Endo, WaveOne GOLD, and Reciproc NiTi instruments.

Objectives: To compare the fatigue life of Tango-Endo, WaveOne GOLD, and Reciproc NiTi instruments under static model via artificial canals with different angles of curvature.

Materials And Methods: Reciproc R25, WaveOne GOLD Primary, and Tango-Endo instruments were included in this study ( = 20). All the instruments were rotated in artificial canals which were made of stainless steel with an inner diameter of 1.

Pharyngeal airway dimensions in skeletal class II: A cephalometric growth study.

Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal dimensions of individuals with skeletal class II, division 1 and division 2 patterns during the pre-peak, peak, and post-peak growth periods for comparison with a skeletal class I control group.

Materials And Methods: Totally 124 lateral cephalograms (47 for skeletal class I; 45 for skeletal class II, division 1; and 32 for skeletal class II, division 2) in pre-peak, peak, and post-peak growth periods were selected from the department archives. Thirteen landmarks, 4 angular and 4 linear measurements, and 4 proportional calculations were obtained.

Finite Element Evaluation of Different Osteosynthesis Variations That Used After Segmental Mandibular Resection.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of different reconstruction plates and screw combinations on stress distribution of segmental resected mandibles using finite element analysis.

Methods: Lateral (L) and lateral-central (LC) defects were simulated by a computer aided design modeling. The straight (s) and angular (a) titanium locking reconstruction plates of 2.

Definition, classification and retrospective analysis of photostimulable phosphor image artefacts and errors in intraoral dental radiography.

Objectives: To detect and determine image error and artefact types in intraoral radiographs obtained with photostimulable phosphor (PSP) technology, place them in an appropriate classification and retrospectively analyze the PSP-specific image errors and artefacts. The causes and solutions of PSP-specific errors and artefacts have also been discussed.

Methods: The radiographic database of Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, was used for this study.

The relationship between recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and periodontal disease and Helicobacter Pylori infection.

Objective: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal disease with unknown etiology. This cross-sectional study aimed to test the hypothesis that Helicobacter pylori and periodontal disease might play an etiological role in RAS.

Methods: Dental plaque samples obtained from 38 patients with RAS and 43 healthy individuals via periodontal examinations were examined for H.

The effects of conscious sedation with nitrous oxide/oxygen on cognitive functions.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of conscious sedation with 40% nitrous oxide/oxygen (N2O/O2) on cognitive functions.

Materials And Methods: Forty dental patients referred to the sedation unit at Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery received a combination of 40% N2O/O2 inhalation for conscious sedation. Psychometric tests were applied three times: before sedation, during sedation, and at the end of the recovery, for assessing cognitive functions.

Palate size and shape in schizophrenia.

The palate is considered typical of the structures in which schizophrenia-related minor physical anomalies may occur. In this study, we aimed to compare the dimensions and form of palate in patients with schizophrenia with nonpsychiatric controls in a blinded manner. Dental stone casts of 127 patients with schizophrenia and 127 controls were prepared from impressions of the maxillary dental arch.

Do Different Orthodontic Malocclusions Affect Patients' Self-Concept and Psychosocial Status?

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-concept and psychosocial status measured by the levels of social phobia and loneliness in a sample of adolescent patients with different malocclusions and to explain the relationships, if any, between malocclusions.

Methods: This study was performed on 90 (41 females and 49 males) orthodontic patients with a mean age of 13.52±1.