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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are frequently associated with early microstructural alterations in the trabecular architecture of the mandibular condyle that may precede overt morphological changes. Fractal analysis (...

Background: Chronic periodontitis is a biofilm-induced inflammatory disease leading to progressive destruction of periodontal supporting tissues. Mechanical debridement by scaling and root planing (SRP) remains the gold ...

Introduction: Dental fusion is a rare developmental anomaly caused by the union of two adjacent tooth germs, resulting in an enlarged tooth structure. It can occur in both primary and permanent dentitions and may predisp...

Background: To evaluate clinical crown dimensions of maxillary central incisors, the width-to-height ratio (W/H), gingival contour classes, and lip line types in individuals older than 60 years and their associations wit...

Dental cements play a crucial role in contemporary dentistry, as they are used in various clinical procedures, including the fixation of fixed prosthetic restorations, fabrication of temporary and permanent restorations,...

Artificial saliva (AS) is an aqueous solution designed to mimic the properties of natural saliva and is widely used in various in vitro studies. This investigation aimed to identify the most frequently selected AS compos...

Background/Aim: Selecting appropriately sized maxillary anterior teeth is of great importance for achieving satisfactory outcomes in complete denture therapy. When pre-extraction records are unavailable, clinicians use r...