Berkem Atalay

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Purpose: This study aimed to carry out a city-wide survey to evaluate undergraduate students' opinions on their oral surgery training by measuring their self-confidence. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey of 383 3rd year, 412 4th year and 363 5th year undergraduate dental students from six dental schools in Istanbul with a mean age...

Purpose To investigate the effectiveness of articaine and perineural dexamethasone (DX) in reducing postoperative sequelae such as swelling and maximum mouth opening, which is harming the quality of life of patients after impacted mandibular third molar surgery (IMTM). Patients and Methods The investigators implemented a randomized clinical trial...

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to perform a histopathologic and immunohistochemical investigation of the effects of vitamin C on bone healing in rats exposed to nicotine. Materials and methods: A total of 52 male Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned to 4 main groups: control, vitamin C, nicotine, and nicotine plus vitamin C. The rats in...

Treatment of patients with bisphosphonate usage is a significant concern for oral surgeons because it interferes with jaw bone turnover and regeneration. In case of adverse effects manifesting related to bisphosphonate use, oral surgeons are usually treating and keep the patient's symptoms under control. In this study, we aimed to investigate a new...

Purpose: This study evaluated students' perceptions of their self-confidence regarding aspects of their undergraduate oral and maxillofacial surgical training. It further aimed to develop a reliable Turkish version of the questionnaire originally developed by the Association of British Academic Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABAOMS) Education Commit...

Background/aim: This study evaluated the histopathological effects of two different bone grafts, calcium triglyceride bone cement (CTBC) and chitosan, on the healing of experimental bone defects. Materials and methods: Ninety-two Sprague Dawley male rats, with a weight of 240 ± 20 g, were used. Two experimental groups that consisted of 64 rats...

Objective: This randomized, single-center clinical trial aimed to compare the efficacy of superficial dry needling (SDN) and deep dry needling (DDN) in patients with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (MTMD) related to the masseter muscle. Methods: Forty patients showing MTMD with trigger points in the masseter muscle were randomly assigned t...

Mandibular fractures mostly occur at the angulus mandibula with a concurrent symphysis or corpus fracture on the opposite side. Misapplication can damage the nerves, adjacent teeth, soft tissues, and result in permanent tooth germs. In children, growth centers can be damaged, and this may result in asymmetry and retardation in growth and developmen...

Objectives: Research has been ongoing on achieving optimum bone healing in the reconstruction of bone loss. Clinically, soft tissue migration into the already existing bone defects is the leading cause of unfavourable bone healing. Platelet-rich fibrin, a recent material that is used to promote bone healing, was compared with single- and double-la...

Objectives: The main goal of this study was to evaluate the relationship between postoperative pain and short-term implant survival. Objective parameters, such as implant-related factors (type, diameter, length) and the surgical approach were also assessed to correlate them with pain. Materials and methods: This prospective, single-center study...

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the failures of dental implants in Turkey and to investigate the complications, which may lead to implant loss. Study Design: The Systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA statement and Cochrane guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, TUBITAK ULAKBIM databases were s...

Sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) is a maxillofacial surgery procedure that is used to correct mandibular prognathism, retrusion, or asymmetry. During an SSO, the use of sharp rotary tools for the osteotomy can induce complications, especially during the osteotomy of the medial side of the mandibular ramus. In this study, to decrease SSO complications...

Purpose: The aim of this study is determination of the frequency of occurrence, severity and type of complications developing after mandibular impacted third molar teeth surgery, examination of their reasons, prevention of observed complications, and to increase the patients post-operative quality of life. Material and Methods: The study involved 1...