The aim of this study was to investigate the caries risk asthmatics in relation dental plaque indices, salivary flow rate, pH and buffer capacity, saliva composition levels Streptococcus mutans compared with healthy subjects also evaluate these parameters within different groups according their medication, duration severity disease.The group composed 106 100 controls same age social background aged between 6 19-years-old. For examinations, World Health Organization criteria for indices...

<i>Objective:</i> The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence dental enamel defects, recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and caries experience measure salivary flow rate, buffer capacity, saliva plaque pH cariogenic microflora in patients with celiac disease (CD) compared healthy subjects. <i>Subjects Methods:</i> Thirty-five patients, aged 6-19 years, a diagnosis CD 35 children same age participated study. Enamel defects were diagnosed classified using...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects gastroeophageal reflux disease (GERD) on: (1) erosion; (2) caries formation; (3) salivary function; and (4) microbiological counts.Thirty-eight GERD patients with a mean age 6 1/2 years 42 healthy children same gender social background comprised group. All subjects answered detailed frequency questionnaire related acidic drinks, foods, sugar consumption participated in clinical dental examination. experience recorded according World Health...

The aim of this study was to examine the changes in cultivable microflora carious dentin before and after atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) investigate inhibitory effect chlorhexidine-gluconate-based cavity disinfectant microflora. Using a split mouth design, 35 primary molar pairs with class II lesions patients (mean age 7.31 ± 0.47 years) were selected. total viable counts (TVC), <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> lactobacilli first measured center infected demineralized lesion...

The term mesiodens refers to a supernumerary tooth located between the maxillary central incisors. aim of study was investigate characteristics among children in Turkey.The population involved 24 who attended Department Pediatric Dentistry, Ege University for dental problems. were obtained from clinical and radiographic examinations. Results showed that twenty-four patients had thirty-four an average 1.42 per person. Males affected approximately 3 times more frequently comparison with...

It has recently been documented that various probiotic formulations have beneficial effects in reducing caries risk as well promoting human health. The aim of the present study was to examine efficacy short-term consumption a multistrain probiotic-kefir on salivary counts Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. young adults. In total, 104 subjects aged 20-27 years were included study. flow rate, buffer capacity, streptococci lactobacilli detected each subject after 3-week washout period...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the remineralization effect Casein Phosphopeptid Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) on white spot lesions (WSL) and its inhibitory Streptococcus mutans colonization. Study design: group consisted 60 children exhibiting at least 1-WSL. Subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups: a test using CPP-ACP cream (Tooth Mousse, GC Europe N.V., Leuven, Belgium) control only fluoride containing toothpaste for period 3-months. Baseline WSLs scored...

This study evaluated the effect of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-based cavity disinfectant (CHX) on microtensile bond strength (μTBS) glass ionomer, resin-modified ionomer and packable resin composite to sound caries-affected dentin. Sound occlusal human third molars (N = 36, n 3 per group) were randomly divided into three experimental groups receive one following restorative materials. (a) Glass (Ketac Molar, M ESPE; GI), (b) (Vitremer, RMGI) (c) (Surefil, Dentsply; PRC) with a bonding agent...

The aim of this study was to examine the rate and pattern early childhood caries development in caries-free children based on their dental plaque accumulations, salivary Streptococcus mutans levels, maternal sharing, oral hygiene, feeding attitudes at baseline 24-month follow-up period.A total 92 children, aged between 15 35 months, comprised group. children's examinations were first carried out baseline, 56 them re-examined 24 months later determine changes status. mothers also interviewed...

Abstract Introduction The last two decades have seen a shift towards blended learning in education due to technological advancements. This study focuses on dental education, comparing models ‐enriched virtual and fully online flipped classroom ‐ terms of academic achievement, aligning with the Association for Dental Education Europe's competencies. Materials Methods research was modelled quantitative design pre–post‐test control group experimental design. conducted at Ege University Faculty...

To investigate the transmission of Streptococcus mutans in a group Turkish families using AP-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection.Eight mothers who had high S. levels unstimulated saliva and 8 children aged between 2 3 years participated study. Plaque samples from each child were collected with tips sterile toothpicks for counts. Although not part original study design, also obtained three fathers shared same households. Three typical isolates isolated TYCSB agar subject identified by...

<i>Objective:</i> To evaluate the 12-month clinical performance of conventional (Compoglass F) and colored (Twinky Star) compomer restorative materials in class II restorations primary molars. <i>Materials Methods:</i> A total 196 were placed 98 children aged between 5 10 years (mean age: 7.43 ± 1.31 years) who had bilateral matched pairs carious posterior split-mouth design was used which 2 F, Twinky randomly on contralateral sides by 3 dentists. At baseline, after 6...

Objective: To evaluate whether TiF4 solution and APF gel had any adverse effects on the surface morphology of newly developed glass ionomers. Study Design: Fifteen disc-shaped specimens Fuji IX Extra, II LC Ketac N100 were prepared stored in 2 ml artificial saliva at 37°C for 8 weeks. Specimens each material divided randomly into three subgroups as 1 4 minutes application 1.23% minute 1% solution. reaged another Microhardness, roughness values evaluated by using Vicker's hardness test,...

The aims of this study were to verify the occurrence dental injuries in 343 amateur Turkish soccer players İzmir and level knowledge teams’ about mouthguards. interviewed determine trauma during mouthguard usage level. data analyzed with descriptive analysis absolute relative frequencies answers for each one questions. Only 35 (10.2%) reported some type injury practice. Regarding emergency conducts, approximately 84 (24.48%) answered that replantation could be obtained after teeth avulsion,...

ABSTRACT Objective: The aims of this study were (1) to determine orthodontic treatment need, self-esteem, and oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) primary schoolchildren (2) investigate possible influences need on self-esteem OHRQoL. Methods: subjects cross-sectional 219 children aged 13–14 years attending public schools in Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. None the undergoing active or had previously received treatment. Index Orthodontic Treatment Need Dental Health Component (IOTN-DHC) was used...