• Psychosocial and Functional Outcomes of Orthognathic Surgery: Comparison with Untreated Controls 

  Sar, Cagla; Soydan, Sidika Sinem; Ozcirpici, Ayca Arman; Uckan, Sina (2015)

  Objectives: Orthognathic surgery is a procedure for patients with dentofacial deformities and provides dramatical dentofacial and psychological alterations. The aim of this controlled study was to evaluate how orthognathic ...

• Assessment of Endodontic Emergency Care in a COVID-19 Pandemic 

  Sisli, Selen Nihal; Koc, Cemre; Sayin, Ceren Efe; Gulsahi, Kamran (2022)

  Objective: This study compared the aerosol-generating and non-aerosol -generating endodontic emergency procedures' success and assessed the outcome of endodontic treatments initiated before a pandemic but could not be ...

• Histomorphometric and Biomechanical Evaluation of The Osseointegration Around Micro- And Nano-Level Boron-Nitride Coated Titanium Dental Implants 

  Ozmeric, Nurdan; Cakal, Gaye Ozgur; Gokmenoglu, Ceren; Ozmeric, Ahmet; Oduncuoglu, Bahar Fusun; Hacaloglu, Tugce; Kaftanoglu, Bilgin (2022)

  Introduction: Titanium dental implants has been coated with different materials such as polymers and biomi-metic agents, bone morphogenetic protein, calcium phosphate to enhance surface properties of the titanium implants ...

• Third Molar Maturity Index (I-3M) Assessment According to Different Geographical Zones: A Large Multi-Ethnic Study Sample 

  Angelakopoulos, Nikolaos; De Luca, Stefano; Oliveira-Santos, Ines; Ribeiro, Isabella Lima Arrais; Bianchi, Ilenia; Balla, Sudheer B.; Kis, Hatice Cansu; Jimenez, Lourdes Gomez; Zolotenkova, Galina; Yusof, Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera; Selmanagic, Aida Hadzic; Pandey, Hemlata; Pereira, Palmela C.; da Nobrega, Johnys Berton Medeiros; Kalani, Hettiarachchi; Mieke, Sylvia M.; Kumagai, Akiko; Gulsahi, Ayse; Zelic, Ksenija; Marinkovic, Nemanja; Kelmendi, Jeta; Galic, Ivan; Vazquez, Israel Soriano; Spinas, Enrico; Velezmoro-Montes, Ymelda Wendy; Moukarzel, Maria; Toledo, Jorge Pinares; El-Bakary, Amal Abd El-Salam; Cameriere, Roberto (2022)

  Identification of living undocumented individuals highlights the need for accurate, precise, and reproducible age estimation methods, especially in those cases involving minors. However, when their country of origin is ...

• Assessing the Quality of Youtube (TM) Videos on Fixed Dental Implant Home-Care and Maintenance Protocols 

  Ozisci, Ozlem (2022)

  Objectives: The implant's supporting structure differs from that of the teeth when plaque accumulates, making it more prone to inflammation and bone loss. To ensure the implant's longevity, an effective maintenance protocol ...

• Effect of Light Curing Mode and Type on Conversion of Resin Composites 

  Kucukesmen, C.; Usumez, A.; Uludag, B. C.; Gunduz, B.; Kucukesmen, C. H.; Acar, O. (2022)

  Objective: To determine the efficacy of polymerization for two different curing units by examining the degree of conversion (DC) of seven different composite materials. Methods: Conventional halogen light (40 seconds) ...

• How Does Radiotherapy Affect the Adhesion of Universal Adhesive to Enamel and Dentin? A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis? 

  Oglakci, Burcu; Burduroglu, Defne; Eri, Ali Hikmet; Mayadagli, Alpaslan; Arhun, Neslihan (2022)

  This study investigated the shear bond strength (SBS) of a universal adhesive to enamel/dentin; 1) that had undergone radiotherapy (RT) and 2) that were readily restored and had undergone RT. Enamel and dentin surfaces ...

• Pre-eruptive Intracoronal Resorption of Permanent Dentition: A New Classification and a Multidisciplinary Study 

  Yuksel, Halil Tolga; Turkmenoglu, Aysegul; Celikkol, Berk; Evirgen, Sehrazat; Gulsahi, Kamran; Gulsahi, Ayse (2022)

  The aims of this study were to develop a new classification for pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption(PIR) with different resorption areas and sizes and to compare the new classification scores among observers from different ...

• Prevalence of Carotid Artery Calcification on Digital Panoramic Radiographs in Hemodialysis Patients on Kidney Transplant Waiting List 

  Inonu, Elif; Yilmaz, Mediha Nur Nisanci; Orhan, Kaan; Ozemre, Mehmet Ozgur; Ogutcu, Nagehan Burcu; Kal, Oznur (2021)

  Objectives: The detection of carotid artery calcification at an early stage is important to reduce the effects of cardiovascular disease in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study sought to evaluate the prevalence of ...

• Comparison of Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored with FiberSite Postsystem and Glass Fiber, Combined with Different Root Canal Sealers 

  Eren, Birgul; Ozasir, Tufan; Kandemir, Baris; Gulsahi, Kamran (2021)

  This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of FiberSite and glass fiber postsystems on the fracture resistance of endodontically restored teeth, when combined with various root canal sealers. Forty human mandibular ...

• Efficiency of Fluoride-Free Toothpastes on The Inhibition of Erosive Tooth Wear in Primary And Permanent Teeth 

  Uyar, Didem Sakaryali; Ozgul, Betul Memis; Tirali, Resmiye Ebru (2021)

  The objective of this study was to evaluate inhibition efficiencies of different fluoride-free remineralization agents against erosive challenge of orange juice on primary and permanent teeth samples using optical profilometer ...

• A Neural Expert System Based Dental Trauma Diagnosis Application 

  Senirkentli, Guler Burcu; Sen, Seckin; Farsak, Oguz; Bostanci, Erkan (2019)

  Dental traumas are frequently observed challenging medical situations that the dentists need to handle. This requires a quickly made correct diagnosis and treatment to prevent further complications. Follow up procedures ...

• Assessment of Changes in Masseter Muscle by Three-Dimensional Close-Range Photogrammetry After Botulinum Toxin Type-A Injection: A Case Report with Review of Literature 

  Bayrak, Nagehan Burcu; Zeybek, Mustafa; Sanlioglu, Ismail; Dolanmaz, Dogan (2019)

  Masseter muscle hypertrophy (MMH) is a benign, unilateral or bilateral, painless enlargement. Treatment protocols include surgical excision or a non-invasive option, using botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A). There is no study ...

• Levels of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Heart Transplant Patients With and Without Periodontitis 

  Sezgin, Yasemin; Bulut, Sule; Bozahoglu, Sema; Sezgin, Attila (2019)

  Objectives: The outcomes of heart transplantation are very favorable, but inflammation still plays a critical role in deterioration of chronic transplants. Periodontal diseases are not limited to supporting the structures ...

• Effects of Repeated Bracket Bonding on Enamel Color Changes 

  Tuncer, N. I.; Pamukcu, H.; Polat-Ozsoy, O. (2018)

  Objectives: The objective of the study is to evaluate the effects of repeated bracket bonding on the color changes of tooth enamel after in vitro coloration. Materials and Methods: Eighty-one premolars were equally divided ...

• Accidental Displacement of Mandibular Third Molar Roots into the Pterygomandibular Space 

  Tamer, Y.; Pektas, Z. O. (2018)

  The surgical removal of impacted third molars is one of the most common procedures performed in both oral surgery and general dentistry. Accidental displacement of the impacted tooth or root fragments to the adjacent ...

• Turkish Adaptation of Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ) 

  Basaran, Saffet; Celik, Cigdem (2018)

  Objective: The Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ) is a valid and reliable instrument for oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) studies. This study aimed to assess the Turkish version of the ...

• Assessing the Influence of Chin Prominence on Profile Esthetics: A Survey Study 

  Pisiren, Akin Bugra; Arman Ozcirpici, Ayca; Tuncer, Nilufer Irem (2018)

  Purpose: The aim of this survey study was to assess the influence of chin prominence on the perception of profile esthetics between genders by orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMF), plastic surgeons, ...

• Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis of a Mandibular Molar Tooth Restored by Different Indirect Restorations Using a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method 

  Koycu, Berrak Celik; Imirzalioglu, Pervin (2017)

  Purpose: Daily consumption of food and drink creates rapid temperature changes in the oral cavity. Heat transfer and thermal stress caused by temperature changes in restored teeth may damage the hard and soft tissue ...

• Frequency of MCP-1 (rs1024611) and CCR2 (rs1799864) and Its Effect on Gene Expression Level in Patients with Agp 

  Gunpinar, Sadiye; Alptekin, Nilgun Ozlem; Ucar, V. Betul; Acar, Hasan (2017)

  Objective: To identify the genetic risk markers of aggressive periodontitis (AgP), researchers focus on genetic components that regulate the immune response. Therefore the purpose of this study was to investigate genetic ...

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