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Öğe Age estimation using maxillary canine pulp/tooth area ratio, with an application of Kvaal's methods on digital orthopantomographs in a Turkish sample(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2014) Misirlioglu, Melda; Nalcaci, Rana; Adisen, Mehmet Zahit; Yilmaz, Selmi; Yorubulut, SerapThe present study was designed to test the applicability of Kvaal's method on digital orthopantomographs and to develop a new formula measuring pulp/tooth area ratio from periapical X-rays in a group of individuals living in Central Anatolia. Orthopantomographs and periapical X-rays of 114 patients aged between 17-72 years were selected. According to reported technique, three mandibular teeth were evaluated in each orthopantomogram with Kvaal's method. Additionally, the pulp/tooth area ratio was measured on periapical X-rays of maxillary canine. Correlations between real age and morphological variables were calculated for all teeth using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Kvaal's method on digital panoramic radiographs gave acceptable results (standard deviation, SD = 5.9 to 7.9 years) that were close to the original. In addition, regression equations were developed to estimate age from morphological variables and the best results were achieved using the regression equation for the maxillary canine with a pulp/tooth area ratio (standard error of estimate, SEE = +/- 6.75; coefficient of determination R-2 = 0.67). There was no significant difference between observed and estimated age for age groups and gender based on the established regression equations. With this particular study group, the equations presented in the study gave more accurate results than Kvaal's original equations and may be considered more suitable for a Turkish population.Öğe Assessment of Third Molar Impaction Pattern and Associated Clinical Symptoms in a Central Anatolian Turkish Population(Karger, 2016) Yilmaz, Selmi; Adisen, Mehmet Zahit; Misirlioglu, Melda; Yorubulut, SerapObjectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the pattern of third molar impaction and associated symptoms in a Central Anatolian Turkish population. Material and Methods: A total of 2,133 impacted third molar teeth of 705 panoramic radiographs were reviewed. The positions of impacted third molar teeth on the panoramic radiographs were documented according to the classifications of Pell and Gregory and of Winter. The presence of related symptoms including pain, pericoronitis, lymphadenopathy and trismus was noted for every patient. Distributions of obtained values were compared using the Pearson. 2 test. Nonparametric values were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 30.58 +/- 11.98 years (range: 19-73); in a review of the 2,133 impacted third molar teeth, the most common angulation of impaction in both maxillaries was vertical (1,177; 55%). Level B impaction was the most common in the maxilla (425/1,037; 39%), while level C impaction was the most common in the mandible (635/1,096; 61%). Pain (272/705; 39%) and pericoronitis (188/705; 27%) were found to be the most common complications of impaction. Among 705 patients (335 males, 370 females), pericoronitis was more prevalent in males (101; 30%) and usually related to lower third molars (236; 22%). The retromolar space was significantly smaller in females (p < 0.05). Moreover, there was a significant difference in retromolar space for the area of jaw (maxillary: 11.3 mm; mandibular: 14.2 mm) and impaction level (A: 14.7 mm; B: 11.1 mm; C: 10.3 mm; p < 0.05). Conclusion: The pattern of third molar impaction in a Central Anatolian Turkish population was characterized by a high prevalence rate of level C impaction with vertical position. Pain and pericoronitis were the most common symptoms usually associated with level A impaction and vertical position. (C) 2015 S. Karger AG, BaselÖğe Evaluation of volumetric measurements on CBCT images using stafne bone cavities as an example(Medicina Oral S L, 2015) Adisen, Mehmet-Zahit; Yilmaz, Selmi; Misirlioglu, Melda; Atil, FethiBackground: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of CBCT in volume measuring using Stafne Bone Cavities (SBC) as an example. Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 14 subjects with SBC detected on panoramic radiographs. In order to evaluate lesions volumetric dimensions, CBCT images for each patient were captured. Files in Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) format were transferred into a medical image processing program (ITK-SNAP 2.4.0) and volume in mm(3) of the cavities were measured using semi-automatic segmentation procedure by 2 observers blinded to each other over a one-month period. Inter-reliability of volumetric measurements between observers was compared. SBCs relation to mandibular canal was also examined and three types of relation were observed; type 1: mandibular canal is separated from the SBC, type 2: mandibular canal is in contact with SBC, type 3: mandibular canal goes through the SBC. Results: There were 12 males and 2 females who had SBC in this study (age range: 37-73, mean age: 55.3 years). The total volume of SBC in patients ranged from 160 mm(3) to 520 mm(3) (mean: 361.7 mm(3)). There was no significant difference between observers for volume measurements (p > 0.05). According to relationship of SBC with mandibular canal, most SBCs were Type 1 (64.3 %) followed by type 3 (21.4 %) and type 2 (14.3 %). Pearson correlation coefficient shows a positive correlation between lesions volumetric size and relation with mandibular canal (pearson correlation = 0.54, sig < 0.05). Conclusions: Based on the results of this preliminary study, CBCT was considered to be an effective radiographic technic for measuring volumetric sizes of SBCs. However further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to prove the usefulness of CBCT in volume measurements.Öğe Ex Vivo Mercury Release from Dental Amalgam after 7.0-T and 1.5-T MRI(Radiological Soc North America, 2018) Yilmaz, Selmi; Adisen, M. ZahitPurpose: To evaluate ex vivo mercury release from dental amalgam after 7.0-T and 1.5-T MRI. Materials and Methods: The authors evaluated 60 caries-free molar or premolar teeth that had been extracted for clinical indications. Two-sided cavities were opened in each tooth and amalgam fillings applied. After 9 days, two groups of 20 randomly selected teeth were placed in 20 mL of artificial saliva immediately followed by 20 minutes of MRI exposure at 1.5 or 7.0 T. A control group of teeth was placed in artificial saliva without undergoing MRI exposure. The teeth were removed from the artificial saliva 24 hours later, and the saliva was analyzed for mercury content by using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the mean mercury values among the three independent groups, and the Tukey test was used for multiple comparisons of the mean values. Results: The mean mercury content of the artificial saliva was 673 mu g/L +/- 179 in the 7.0-T MRI group, 172 mu g/L +/- 60 in the 1.5-T MRI group, and 141 mu g/L +/- 152 in the control group. The mercury content in the 7.0-T group was greater than that in both the 1.5-T group (P <.001; 95% confidence interval: 368 mu g/L, 633 mu g/L) and the control group (P <.001; 95% confidence interval: 416 mu g/L, 648 mu g/L). There was no statistically significant difference in mercury content between the 1.5-T and control groups (P = .84; 95% confidence interval: 164 mu g/L, 110 mu g/L). Conclusion: In an ex vivo setting, mercury was released from amalgam fillings after exposure to 7.0-T MRI but not 1.5-T MRI. (C) RSNA, 2018.Öğe Ex Vivo Mercury Release from Dental Amalgam Response(Radiological Soc North America, 2018) Yilmaz, Selmi; Adisen, M. Zahit…Öğe A possible association of idiopathic osteosclerosis with excessive occlusal forces(Quintessence Publishing Co Inc, 2014) Misirlioglu, Melda; Nalcaci, Rana; Baran, Ilgi; Adisen, Mehmet Zahit; Yilmaz, SelmiObjectives: The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between idiopathic osteosclerotic lesions and occlusal forces using the T-Scan II computerized occlusal analysis device, and to test the sensitivity of the system in occlusal analysis. Method and Materials: The study was conducted with 21 volunteers with idiopathic osteosclerosis (IO; 14 women, 7 men) aged between 17 and 62 years (mean 29.95). For every patient, seven or eight recordings were made with the T-Scan II occlusal analysis device in maximum intercuspation, and the last two (excluding any with technical problems) were chosen for evaluation. For each lesion-related area, the distribution of high occlusal forces from two different movies was analyzed. Results: In 18 patients (85.71%), lesions were observed in an area of high occlusal force, and in 13 patients (61.9%), the lesions were located at the first area subjected to high occlusal forces. The percentage distribution of high forces at a lesion related area ranged from 0% to 88%. On average, the high forces at an osteosclerotic lesion area accounted for 20% of the maximum total force. No statistical differences were observed between the measurements of the two selected recordings (P > .05). Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest a possible relationship between IO and occlusal forces and primary contacts. T-Scan II was found to be a successful diagnostic device for detecting primary contacts and excessive occlusal forces.Öğe Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Temporomandibular Joint: Two Cases(Karger, 2014) Misirlioglu, Melda; Adisen, Mehmet Zahit; Yilmaz, SelmiObjective: To present two cases of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) evaluated by panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Clinical Presentation and Intervention: Two patients were referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic with pain, preauricular tenderness on the TMJ region and limitation of mandibular movements. An earlier panoramic radiograph revealed radiopaque lesions adjacent to the condyles. CBCT images were obtained from patients to assess the radiopacities. The CBCT scan detected irregular-type radiopaque lesions on anterior and superior aspects of the right condyle as well as degenerative osseous changes on both TMJs. Conclusion: The CBCT images revealed degenerative osseous changes and loose bodies on TMJs. The lesions were diagnosed as OCD with the help of trauma history, as well as clinical and radiographic findings. (C) 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel