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Background/Aim: To evaluate void volumes in oval-shaped root canals obturated with three different obturation systems using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). Material and Methods: Twenty-four distal roots of mandibula...

Background/Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the precision of the Raypex 6 apex locator in locating the apical constriction (AC) and major foramen (MF) during a root canal treatment compared with a microscopic evaluation...

Background/Aim: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is pervasive neurodevelopmental condition with raising prevalence over the last decades. Oral health related problems arise mostly due to challenging behavior, communication...

Background/Aim: The requirements for dental specialties and the number of specialists in each country are unique and strong indicator of the availability and affordability of primary health care for children and adolesce...

Background/Aim: Prevention of inflammation and alveolar bone atrophy is very important in oral surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the use of two osteoplastic bio-resorbable membranes in order to prevent inflam...

Background/Aim: It is important to prevent caries on permanent first molars. Fissure sealants are very effective in protecting fissures from caries. The study aimed to determine the clinical success of fluoride-releasing...

Background/Aim: Radiopacity of dental restorative materials is significant to detect secondary caries, overhangs, and voids. This study aimed to evaluate whether radiopacity of dental restorative materials used in pediat...

Background/Aim: Periodontal diseases are inflammatory diseases that occur against microbial pathogens. Cytokines are biologically active molecules involved in this inflammatory process. This study aims to evaluate interl...

Background/Aim: The objective of the study was to compare cytological diagnoses using transepithelial cytology (oral brush biopsy) with histopathological diagnoses obtained by incisional biopsy in patients with benign le...

Background/Aim: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of mechanical and chemical denture cleansing methods on dental attachments of varying retention with a scanning electron microscope. Material ...

Background/Aim: In recent years, the role of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) in dentistry has increasingly become important. However, the influence of different Yb: fiber laser applicat...

Background/Aim: Stabilization appliances have traditionally been used for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two appliances (hard and soft) with ...

Background/Aim: Dental professionals are under higher risk of development musculoskeletal disorders. Working in unnatural position is one of the main risk factor for the development of MSDs. The aim of study was to recor...

In the article that appeared on pages 41-46 of the March 2022 issue of the Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine the name of first author was miswritten, and it should be Dilara Şeyma Alpkılıç. The publisher regret this ...

Background/Aim: This study aimed to compare the different irrigation activation methods in retreatment of oval-shaped root canals. Material and Methods: Forty distal canals from mandibular molars were filled. After the r...

Background/Aim: Systemic antibiotic use in periodontal diseases has increased in recent years. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibiotic prescribing patterns for systemic antibiotics for the treatment o...

Background/Aim: The components of calcium silicate-based materials can be identified through X-Ray Diffraction Analysis. This study aimed to determine the hydration reactions and particle size of MTA Angelus, Biodentine,...

Background/Aim: Dentists are considered particularly at risk of disease transmission due to aerosol generation during manipulations, patient proximity, and operating environment. To prevent the diffusion of the virus all...

Background/Aim: Improper positioning of the patient reduces the diagnostic quality of panoramic radiographs. It is important to perfect the panoramic patient positioning technique to avoid unnecessary repeat exposures es...

Background/Aim: This study aimed to investigate the erosive potential of wines derived from Anatolia on human teeth in vitro. Material and Methods: In this study two red (Öküzgözü, Boğazkere) and two white (Sultaniy...

Background/Aim: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term and consists of pathological situations about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal structure, masticatory muscle and associated structures. Otalgic c...

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the monolithic and layered zirconia crowns by their optical property of translucency, using in vitro and in vivo evaluation methods. Material and Methods: One upper in...

Background/Aim: This investigation aimed to evaluate the intensity of self-reported pain and frequency of self-medication with analgesics during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and to com...

Background/Aim: Radiopacity enables radiographic visualization, which is significant in diagnostic procedures and assessment of the quality of endodontic filling. It is important to compare newly developed endodontic sea...