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AUTHOR
Hakan Arslan
Fracture resistance of roots filled with three different obturation techniques
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare in vitro root fracture resistance following root canal filling with AH 26 using lateral condensation, BeeFill, and Thermafil techniques. Study Design: Eighty extracted human mandibular premolars with similar dimensions were selected. In order to standardize the roots, measurements were taken in two separate regions of the teeth—at the cemento-enamel junction and 8 mm apically from the junction—buccolingual as well as mesiodistal for every tooth. Teeth were then randomly divided into five groups (n=16). With the exception of the non-prepared group (Group 1), instrumentation was done in all groups. In group 2, instrumentation but no filling was…
Prognosis of a case with paresthesia associated with prolonged touching of an endodontic paste to the inferior alveolar nerve
Paresthesia is described as an abnormal sensation, such as burning, pricking, tickling, tingling, formication or numbness. Several conditions can cause paresthesia. This article presents a case of paresthesia caused by the extrusion of endodontic paste (Endomethasone®) into the mandibular canal. The clinical manifestations comprised the numbness on the right side of the mandible and right lower lip, appearing after endodontic treatment. After a mandibular block and infiltration anesthesia a mucoperiostal flap was raised and the extruded Endomethasone® was removed successfully. A therapy with antibiotic, B vitamin complex and an analgesic were prescribed. The patient reported an improvement …
Assessment of the prevalence and characteristics of dens invaginatus in a sample of Turkish Anatolian population.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and characteristics of dens invaginatus in anterior teeth and to classify the type of dens invaginatus in a sample of Turkish Anatolian population. Study design: A retrospective study was performed using full-mouth periapical and panoramic radiographs of 1012 patients. Maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth were evaluated for the presence and characteristics of dens invaginatus. Statistical evaluation of the presence of dens invaginatus related to gender was performed by the Pearson chi-squared test. Results: Dens invaginatus was observed in 13 out of 1012 subjects and in only maxillary lateral incisors. There were no peri…
The Frequency of taurodontism in the Turkish population
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and degree of taurodontism in a group of Turkish adult dental patients. Study design: A retrospective study was performed using panoramic radiography of 490 patients ranging in age from 18 to 65. These patients were analyzed for taurodontism. Descriptive characteristics of sex, jaws, and localization were recorded. The data was analyzed using the Pearson chi-square test. Results: Taurodontism was detected in 22.8% of patients and 4.2% of the teeth examined. Anomalies were found in 22.2% of females compared with 23.8% of males. However, no significant difference was found between the genders (p > 0.05). Taurodontism was more dist…