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Current Research in Dental Sciences
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ISSN 2822-2555 · Atatürk University · 253 articles in the index
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Evaluation of Dental Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Different Dental Treatments – A Prospective Study
Objective: This cross-sectional survey-based study aimed to investigate the levels of dental anxiety among patients undergoing various dental treatments and to identify potential factors associated with dental anxiety.Methods: A total of 322 volunteer participants, aged 18-70 years, were recruited…
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The Effect of Age and Tooth Loss on Articular Eminence Slope: An Orthopantomographic Study
Objective: To investigate whether morphologic changes in the cranial component of the temporomandibular joint are associated with aging or tooth loss and, if so, whether articular eminence flattening is more associated with age or edentulism.Methods: Ortopantomographs of patients admitted to the…
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Assessment of Treatment Approaches for Oroantral Communication and Fistulas
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the treatment methods of large size oroantral defects (OADs) and their clinical outcomes.Methods: Patients referred our clinic between 2017 and 2023 suffering from oroantral fistula (OAF) and cases of oroantral communication (OAC)…
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Evaluation of Sella Turcica Morphology on Lateral Cephalometric Graphs
Objective: One of the most frequently used anatomical landmarks on the skull as a marker in lateral cephalometric radiography is the sella turcica. Knowing the anatomical changes of this important region will make it easier to recognize a pathological change in the region. The aim of this study is…
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Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review from a Pediatric Dentist’s Perspective
Sleep is an important physiologic process that undergoes significant changes through the various developmental stages from early childhood through adulthood. Any disturbance to this physiologic process during childhood leads to impaired growth and development. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea…
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Are YouTube Videos a Reliable Source to Learn About the Use of Elastics (Rubber Bands) in Orthodontic Treatment?
about Elastics (Rubber Bands).Methods: Data collection involved using the search term "Rubber Bands" in the Google Trends app to identify YouTube videos related to elastics. The first 100 videos were reviewed, and 62 videos meeting inclusion criteria were analyzed. Video content was assessed using…
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Goldenhar Syndrome - A Case Report with Review of Literature
Goldenhar Syndrome (GS) is a rare congenital disorder arising from the defects in first and second branchial arches. It is characterized by a wide spectrum of symptoms that vary in severity and include facial abnormalities, microtia or anotia, vertebral anomalies and eye abnormalities. Although…
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Dental and Gingival Health Knowledge and Awareness Levels in Individuals During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire Study
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the level of awareness of individuals’ dental and gingival health has changed in parallel with the increased awareness in personal hygiene due to Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic using a questionnaire. Methods: This…
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Burnt Dental Remains: A Review on Forensic Dental Evidence Management
Forensic odontology is the proper handling, examination, and evaluation of dental evidence, that is presented in the interest of law. The role of a forensic odontologist in human identification is crucial, especially in cases involving mass disasters, fire accidents, and sexual assaults. In such…
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Surgical Management of Bilateral Ectopic Mandibular Second Premolars
Impaction of mandibular second premolars is a relatively common pathology following the impaction of third molars and maxillary canines. However, ectopic displacement let alone bilateral migration of mandibular second premolars is very uncommon. In this case report, a 16-year-old female patient…
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Effect of Polishing and Additional Polymerization on Color Stability of Composite Resins
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of polishing and additional polymerization on color stability in a nanohybrid composite resin.Methods: In this study, 72 composite disk-shaped samples (8*8*2mm) were prepared from a nanohybrid composite (Clearfil Majesty Esthetic…
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Current Status of Published Literature on Single-Shade Universal Resin Composites: A Bibliometric Analysis
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the research progress and trends documented in publications on single-shade universal resin composites published in Web of Science (WoS) indexed journals, using a bibliometric analysis approach. Methods: The study included 90 publications about…
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Investigation of the Effects of Root Canal Filling Materials and Techniques on Residual Material After Retreatment: an in Vitro Comparative Evaluation
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the removal of gutta percha and root canal sealer after retreatment in teeth obturated with two different root canal sealer and two different placement techniques.Methods: Forty-eight extracted maxillary central incisor teeth were divided into four…
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Patient Comfort Assessment of Intraoral Scanners
Aim: This clinical study aimed to assess the comfort level between two intraoral scanners by comparing satisfaction scores from 30 patients who underwent full arch scans of their upper and lower jaws.Materials and Method: A total of 30 participants, consisting of two groups who had received…
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Use of Digital Microscopy as Compared to Conventional Microscopy for Undergraduate Oral Pathology Training
Objective: Conventional light microscopy (CLM) is the foundation for histology and pathology. Various medical organizations in different countries have begun to adapt Digital Microscopy (DM) into their general pathology program. However, there is a dearth of literature describing the viewpoint of…
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Evaluation of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parental Anxiety from Dental Perspective
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate parents’ attitudes and concerns regarding their children's dental treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic and to understand how these attitudes may guide approaches in potential future outbreaks.Methods: In the study, an informative survey consisting of 26…
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Erratum: Classification of Top-Ranked Dentistry Journals by an Artificial Intelligence Tool in 2024 and 2025
Given the prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) in academia in recent years, there is interest in appreciating whether AI-driven tools have the ability to differentiate between scholarly and unscholarly (or “predatory”) dentistry journals. In January 2024 and in March 2025, an AI-driven tool…
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Erratum: Effects of Two Appliances Used in the Correction of Class II Malocclusion on Mandibular Symphysis Morphology: Biblock and Activator
We would like to state that the author-related errors in the article titled “Çakmak B, Rübendiz M. Effects of Two Appliances Used in the Correction of Class II Malocclusion on Mandibular Symphysis Morphology: Biblock and Activator. Curr Res Dent Sci. 2025;35(4):300-306. DOI…
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The Effect of Magnification on Detecting Errors in Endodontic Access Cavities: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Study
Objective: The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study is to investigate whether the use of magnification is effective in the detection of errors made by dental students during the preparation of endodontic access cavities. Methods: Forty preclinical dental students at third year…
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Use of Tooth/Pulp Ratios in Dental Volumetric Tomography Sections for age Estimation in Forensic Dentistry
Objective: The objective of the present study was to estimate age by measuring the pulp width and tooth width of subjects in Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images.Methods: The study was conducted between November 2020 and November 2021, and included a retrospective analysis of CBCT images…