Beste Özgür

• DDS, PhD
• Professor (Assistant) at Hacettepe University

Purpose To evaluate and compare oral health and behavior scores at the first dental visit and dental treatment need using general anesthesia/sedation (GA/S) of children with systemic diseases (SD) and healthy children. Methods Data were obtained from healthy children (n = 87) and children with SD (n = 79), aged 4 to 6 years, presenting to a hospit...

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, YouTubeTM’da bulunan “pit ve fissür örtücü” konulu Türkçe videoların bilgi içeriklerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: YouTubeTM’da “pit ve fissür örtücü” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak Türkçe arama yapılarak erişilen ilk 200 video değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Videolar Küresel Kalite Ölçeği Skalası (GQS), Bilgi G...

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the indications of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in children and young individuals in a university-based dental hospital and their association with age, gender and field of view. Methods 7131 CBCT scans, taken during 3-year period, were reviewed and a total of 649 pediatric patients (0–18 yea...

The aim of the present study was to develop a specific formula by measuring the developing teeth, carpal bones, and epiphyses of the ulna and radius to determine the chronological age in Turkish children. The left developing permanent mandibular teeth were evaluated, and the number of teeth with closed apex was recorded. The distance between the in...

Amaç Bu çalışmanın amacı, ebeveynlerin dişlerin sürme sırası ve zamanları hakkındaki bilgi düzeyleri ile daimi ve süt dişleri ayırt etme yeteneklerini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem Çalışmaya, yeterli kooperasyon düzeyine sahip karma dentisyon dönemindeki çocuk gönüllüler dahil edilmiştir. Ebeveynlerden yüz yüze görüşme yoluyla hazırlanan anket...

Introduction: To evaluate the masking effect and color stability of resin infiltration treatment in demineralized (white spot lesion) and hypomineralized (molar incisor hypomineralization) enamel lesions of young permanent anterior teeth. Methods: Eighty-four (84) anterior teeth with molar incisor hypomineralization or white spot lesions were tr...

Background: Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a common condition among children that significantly increases the risk of caries. The objective of this research was to evaluate the clinical success of giomer- and conventional resin-based sealants applied on first permanent molars (FPMs) affected by MIH. Methods: One-hundred FPMs with MIH...

Dental anomalies such as oligodontia may cause negative functional, psychological and esthetic effects for children or adolescents during a considerable amount of time as the definitive treatment can be carried out after the completion of growth. The present report describes conservative and prosthetic management of two children with oligodontia by...

Background/Aims: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the primary dentition are a significant public health problem, which has been neglected worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, limited studies address this injury. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and treatment modalities of TDIs affecting primary teeth, along with acco...

Contemporary dentistry has faced a paradigm shift towards prevention of caries rather than its invasive treatment. Based on current evidenced-based approach, there is an increased search for adjunct methods that will aid in early detection of caries lesions, and thus would ensure chosing the appropriate treatment approach. Today, a wide range of ca...

Purpose: This study compared the outcome of partial pulpotomies with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) or calcium hydroxide (CH) following hemorrhage control with 2.5 percent sodium hypochlorite (SH) or 0.9 percent sterile saline (SS) solutions in cariously exposed immature permanent molars. Methods: Following removal of two to three mm of the pu...

Current studies indicate that the incidence of dental traumatic injuries remain unaffected despite the use of the approaches which aim to reduce dental trauma. Review of the literature regarding preventive methods revealed that the main focus has been encouraging the use of mouthguards. In addition, it should be emphasized that the best strategic a...

Root resorption can be defined as the loss of dental hard tissue that may develop both externally and internally as a result of osteoclastic activity. Root resorption may occur as a complication of dental trauma depending on the damage to pulp and/or supporting tissues and may manifest as internal, external or combined lesions. Although different t...

Odontomas are the most common benign odontogenic tumors of the oral cavity; however, their occurrence in the primary dentition is an extremely rare condition. When associated with primary teeth, odontomas may lead to disturbances in tooth eruption, which often requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach. The purpose of this paper is to review t...

Children and adolescents can have several periodontal diseases, however the prevalence of destructive periodontal diseases is much lower than adults. In some cases, increased susceptibility and early onset of periodontal problems can be caused by an underlying systemic disease. Many systemic disorders may give rise to an increased prevalence, incid...

Revascularization is an emerging regenerative treatment protocol with little published data available in immature molar teeth. The present case series demonstrates the outcome of revascularization treatment with intracanal medicament of calcium hydroxide in immature necrotic molars. Immature necrotic permanent first molars (n = 6) of patients 8-11...