Browsing by Publisher "Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications"
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Apelin-13: A Promising Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis?
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Objectives: Recent studies have shown that Apelin 13 may have a neuroprotective property. Therefore it can be used as a biomarker for multiple sclerosis. Our purpose to assess serum apelin-13 levels in adult patients with ... -
Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Ankaferd Blood Stopper-loaded Platelet-rich Fibrin
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Background and Aim: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can be named as a natural fibrin-based biomaterial favorable to increasing vascularization and able to guide epithelial cell migration to its surface. The membrane has a ... -
Diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia in a dental hospital; report of a case with severe gingival hypertrophy
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015)Acute myeloid leukemias (AMLs) are aggressive hematopoietic neoplasms that, if untreated, can lead to death within days. Owing to its high morbidity rate, early diagnosis and appropriate medical therapy is essential. Oral ... -
The distribution of cervical vertebrae anomalies among dental malocclusions
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015)Aims: The aims of our study were to investigate the distribution of cervical vertebrae anomalies (CVAs) among dental Angle Class I, II, and III malocclusions in Turkish population and whether a correlation between CVA and ... -
Effect of different framework materials of resin-bonded bridges on load to fracture values and stress distribution
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare in vitro fracture strengths (FSs) of metal- and fiber-reinforced frameworks of resin-bonded bridges and to evaluate stress distribution with finite element analysis (FEA). ... -
The Effect of Gender Differences in Protracted Hiccups
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Background: Although little importance is attached to hiccups, they may be associated with several diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of gender differences on types of hiccups and the relation ... -
Effect of Titanium-prepared Platelet-rich Fibrin Treatment on the Angiogenic Biomarkers in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Infrabony Defects of Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Aim: The aim of this double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical study was to investigate the effect of titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF) treatment on the angiogenic biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid ... -
Efficacy of different remineralization agents on treating incipient enamel lesions of primary and permanent teeth
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019)Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the in vitro efficacy of different remineralization (RM) agents on RM of artificial caries by evaluating the density, light reflection, and the crystal size of the ... -
Female university students' knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in Turkey
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019)Background: Breast cancer keeps its importance as an important health problem in developing countries like Turkey. Therefore, breast cancer screening and early diagnosis are more important for these countries. Although ... -
Immunization status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A multicenter study from Turkey
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to detect the prevalence and the factors associated with influenza and pneumococcal vaccination and outcomes of vaccination during 2013-2014 season in patients with chronic obstructive ... -
The Importance of Early Diagnosis of Gardner's syndrome in Dental Examination
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Gardner syndrome (GS) is a rare genetic disorder. Dentists play an important role in diagnosis considering that craniomaxillofacial osteomas are a major criteria for GS. We report a 26-year-old male patient who referred ... -
Influence of operator experience on bond strength of different adhesives to dentin
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020)Aim: Application of adhesive systems on dentin is a multistep, technique-sensitive procedure. Thus, the aim was to assess the effect of operator experience on the shear bond strength of an etch-and-rinse adhesive system ... -
Intervention Protocol: Technology-Based Psychosocial Motivation for Children with Cancer and Their Parents: A Randomized Trial
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020)Objective: This experimental randomized controlled trial will be to examine the impact of a technology-based psychosocial motivation program on children and families who are being followed up on a diagnosis of cancer. ... -
Performing the screw fixation from C3 to odontoid process in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome and type II odontoid fracture
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)A 56-year-old female patient was admitted with a history of pain during neck movements after cervical injury. Computerized tomography scan revealed type II odontoid fracture and fusion anomaly between C2 and C3 vertebrae. ... -
Prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity among university students in Turkey
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2012)Background and Objective: Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a common clinical finding with a wide variation in prevalence values. There is lack of data on the prevalence of dentinal sensitivity in Turkish population. The ... -
Prevalence of three-rooted mandibular permanent first molars among the Turkish population
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2012)Background: This retrospective study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of three-rooted permanent mandibular first molars in digital periapical radiographic images obtained from a Turkish patient. Materials and ... -
Retention systems used in maxillofacial prostheses: A review
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019)Defects in the face area caused by trauma, accident, tumor or congenital defects are treated with special facial prostheses. Besides esthetics, the most common problem with these prostheses is the retention of prostheses. ... -
Ruptured cystic teratoma associated with mucinous cystadenoma in a pregnant woman
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019)Mature cystic teratoma is the most common ovarian neoplasm. However, mucinous cystadenoma with teratoma has been very rarely reported in literature. This case report, which is very rare, describes a clinical entity not ... -
Tessier Number 30 Facial Cleft: A Rare Maxillofacial Anomaly
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018)Introduction: In number 30 facial cleft patients, the deformities vary in their presentation, ranging from minor clefting of the lower lip (2) to complete clefts of the mandible with absence of the hyoid bone, thyroid ...