
Canan BuralIstanbul University · Department of Prosthodontics
Canan Bural
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Introduction
Canan Bural currently works at the Department of Prosthodontics, Istanbul University. Canan does research in Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Implantology. Their most recent publication is 'Cytokine gene polymorphism in denture stomatitis patients: A clinical study'.
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Publications (47)
Purpose: To evaluate the flexural properties of repaired poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) denture base materials for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) and to compare them with heat-activated polymerized PMMA.
Methods: A total of 288 specimens (65 × 10 × 2.5 mm) were prepared using both CAD-CAM and conventional blocks and r...
This in vitro study was conducted to investigate the repeatability of the implant stability quotients (ISQ) measured with multipegs after numerous sterilizations and to detect the exact time when the readings start to deviate. Multipegs were sterilized with 3 different methods (autoclaved, autoclaved + ultrasonic cleaner, chemical disinfection + au...
Purpose:
The validated translations of the OHIP-EDENT exist in different languages; however, there is no reliable and validated Turkish translation. The present study was conducted to evaluate the reliability and to validate the Oral Health Impact Profile in edentulous subjects translated to Turkish (OHIP-EDENT-T).
Materials and methods:
The stu...
The treatment of partial and complete edentulous patients with dental implants has become a popular prosthetic treatment alternative, with proven long-term clinical success. Implant stability following surgical operation is called "primary stability" and reported as a prerequisite for osseointegration. As known, there are two implantation technique...
Physical and chemical treatments have been applied on dental implant surfaces to provide primer stability and to improve osseointegration and biological
compatibility. As of today, there are types of commercial dental implants with various surface properties. This article describes the development of surface treatments of dental implants, with rece...
The establishment of stability of a dental implant is mandatory for successful osseointegration. Resonance frequency analysis (RFA) is the most frequently used method for the clinical measurement of implant stability. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the reliability of the recently developed RF analyzer named as Penguin RFA and to c...
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the color stability of a heat polymerized resin, an auto-polymerizing resin, a urethane dimethacrylate resin and a CAD/CAM PMMA block resin stored in different storage media.
Materials and methods:
60 disc-shaped specimens (15×2 mm) were fabricated for each group. A total of 240 disc-shaped specim...
Background
The aim of this study was to investigate the clinicians’ experience on maintaining the primary stability of implants with aggressive threads belonging to a novel dental implant system.
Material and Methods
Three hundred implants with aggressive threads were inserted in fresh bovine ribs mimicking Type IV bone by five clinicians which we...
The design of an implant has a great effect on primary stability. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in primary stability between straight and tapered Neoss ProActive implants in type I and type III bones using resonance frequency analysis (RFA) and electronic percussive testing (EPT) methods. Fresh cow vertebrae and pelvis...
Background
It is unknown whether it is possible to measure implant stability with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) healing abutments using electronic percussive testing (EPT).
Purpose
To investigate the reliability of the percussive test values (PTVs) measured with PEEK healing abutments and to compare them with the PTVs measured with titanium healing...
Purpose:
To investigate the effects of over-the-counter products on the healing of denture-induced ulcerations and patients' self-reported pain.
Materials and methods:
A total of 140 patients with acute denture-induced ulcerations were randomized into seven treatment groups: denture grinding (control); topical application of corn oil gel (placeb...
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This clinical study investigated the association between cytokine gene polymorphism and Candida growth in DS patients.
Subjects and methods:
Saliva and blood samples of 160 complete denture wearers (80 healthy controls and 80 with DS) were collected for mycological and gene polymorphism testing, respectively. Salivary Candida growth a...
This case report describes the fabrication of a distal extension removable partial denture (RPD) of a 65-year-old man with implant support. Loss of fibroelasticity of the peripheral tissues and reduced mandibular vestibular sulcular depth due to a previous surgical resection and radiotherapy at the right side were the main clinical factors that cre...
Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of mechanics. Functional mandibular movement is defined as all the normal, proper, or characteristic of three-dimensional movements of the mandible during speech, mastication, swallowing, and other associated movements. Most functional movement occurs during mast...
The clasp assemblies act as the direct retainers of the RPDs without precision attachments. In this chapter, infrabulge and suprabulge of clasp assemblies used in RPD design are described with their specific features. Components of the clasp assembly and factors that affect the retention of the clasp assembly are defined. In addition, the RPI clasp...
Purpose: Achievement of primary stability upon surgical placement of dental implants is a key factor for successful osseointegration and depends mainly on implant-related factors. The aim of this study was to compare and assess the primary stability of implants with active and regular threads in type 2 as well as type 4 bone. Materials and Methods:...
Aim: The aim of this study was to find an optimal value for tightening the Smartpegs for the magnetic RFA devices.Material and Methods: Thirty implants were placed in three cow ribs. The RFA value of each implant was measured in buccal and mesial directions after tightening the Smartpegs with 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Ncm. Additionally 4 different e...
Background:
A comparative ex vivo study was performed to determine electronic percussive test values (PTVs) measured by cabled and wireless electronic percussive testing (EPT) devices and to evaluate the intra- and interobserver reliability of the wireless EPT device.
Methods:
Forty implants were inserted into the vertebrae and forty into the pe...
Objective:
The Smartpegs for the magnetic Resonance Frequency Analyses (RFA) devices are hand tightened by using a plastic driverand the tightening forces may show alterations due to the different forces exerted by different examiners. Optimal value for tightening the Smartpegs was investigated and compared in the present study.
Method:
30 de...
Objective: Assessment of the influence of inter-implant distance and the magnitude of crestal detour on patient satisfaction and quality of life of two implant-retained mandibular overdenture wearers.
Method: Edentulous patients who had been rehabilitated with two implant-supported mandibular overdentures with single attachments and maxillary com...
Abstract Objective: Periotest is a widely accepted implant stability measurement method, although the reliability is not well known. The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the reliability of the Periotest in implant stability measurements.Materials and Methods: Thirty implants were placed in three cow ribs. The stability of each implant...
To analyze the prognostic factors that are associated with the success, survival, and failure rates of dental implants.
Data including implant sizes, insertion time, implant location, and prosthetic treatment of 1656 implants have been collected, and the association of these factors with success, survival, and failure of implants was analyzed.
The...
This retrospective study analyzed the distribution of the dental implants with regards to age and gender of the patients and type of indication for the implant therapy, as well as the location, dimension and type of the implants.
The data of demographics (age and gender), type of indication for implant therapy, anatomical location, dimensions (leng...
The closest speaking space (CSS) together with the vertical overlap of anterior teeth during the production of the /s/ sound have not been previously investigated with respect to differences in dental and skeletal orthodontic classifications.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the CSS in dental and skeletal occlusions and to analyze the c...
Titanium and its alloys have been widely used for dental prosthetic devices because of their superior mechanical properties and biocompatibility. However, the incidence of titanium hypersensitivity or allergy is still unknown and the discussion about its existence is ongoing. Unexplained implant failures have also forced dental clinicians to invest...
Oligodontia is the agenesis of 6 or more teeth, excluding third molars. The etiology of congenital absence of teeth is believed to be rooted in heredity or developmental anomalies. The absence of teeth in patients can cause aesthetic, functional, and psychological problems, particularly if the anterior region is involved. This case report describes...
It is unknown whether the resonance frequency analysis (RFA) measurements made by two different magnetic resonance frequency analysers are comparable. This in vitro study was designed to compare the RFA measurements made by the two magnetic resonance frequency analysers and to evaluate the intra- and interobserver reliability of the magnetic device...
This study evaluated the effect of post-polymerization heat-treatments on degree of conversion (DC), residual methyl methacrylate concentration (MMA(r)) and in vitro cytotoxicity of autopolymerizing acrylic repair resin.
A total of 336 specimens were prepared by bench- and hydroflask-curing and subjected to post-polymerization heat-treatments: a) w...
Objective: Denture adhesives are used worldwide, but these materials are not believed to be used commonly in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of complete denture (CD) wearers towards denture adhesives. Methods: A sample of 410 CD wearer subjects (228 women, 182 men- aged 43-92 years) attended to Prosthodontic...
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Residual methyl methacrylate (MMA) may leach from the acrylic resin denture bases and have adverse effects on the oral mucosa. This in vitro study evaluated and correlated the effect of the leaching residual MMA concentrations ([MMA]r) on in vitro cytotoxicity of L-929 fibroblasts.
Material and methods:
A total of 144 heat-polymerize...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-reported knowledge of complete denture (CD) wearers about denture hygiene and care. Methods: A sample of 410 CD wearing subjects (228 women, 182 men- aged 43-92 years) attended to Prosthodontics Clinics of Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, was studied. Subjects were interviewed usin...
Prosthetic management of maxillectomy cases is challenging, and a multidisciplinary approach is usually needed. This clinical report describes the treatment provided to a patient who presented with a moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. A two-stage surgical protocol was followed for this purpose. At the first surgery, the anterior max...
Repair strength can be improved by treating fractured surfaces of a denture.
This study investigated flexural properties of heat-polymerised acrylic resin specimens repaired with auto-polymerising and visible light curing (VLC) resins after the repair surfaces were wetted with monomers or acetone.
Fifty-four specimens (65 x 10 x 2.5 mm) were prepar...
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End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients have an increased risk of atherosclerotic complications. In both hemodialysis (HD) patients and the general population, it has become evident that inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic complications. Oral and dental problems in ESRD patients could be an...
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Restoring the original strength of the denture base and avoiding recurrent fractures are the main goals for denture repair. This study investigated the mechanical properties of microwave-polymerized specimens repaired with auto-polymerizing resin after the repair surfaces were treated with monomers or acetone to promote better adhesio...
Background. In previous studies, the oral and dental health statuses were compared in hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients without taking into account the effect of educational levels on oral health. Hence we aimed to make a comparison of these parameters based upon the subjects educational levels.
Patients and Methods. 76 PD (3...
To analyze and compare periodontal parameters in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy with a group of patients on hemodialysis (HD) treatment and healthy controls (C). Participants: Seventy-five PD patients (mean age: 44 +/- 12 years) were matched with 41 HD patients (mean age: 46 +/- 15 years) and 61 C (...
For the partially edentulous patient, an interim denture can provide acceptable short-term function and esthetics by replacing missing teeth and tissues until a definitive restoration can be performed. This article presents two cases that required interim removable partial dentures to maintain function, phonation, and esthetics until clinical condi...
Oral health problems of chronic renal failure patients can compromise systemic health. This study compared the periodontal and dental health status of patients on hemodialysis (HD) with healthy controls (C).
Seventy-six HD patients and 61 controls were examined for plaque deposits, gingivitis, periodontitis, calculus accumulation and oral health st...
This study compared the influence of different polymerization methods (heat, auto-, and microwave energy), different curing processes (in the case of heat- and autopolymerized specimens), and length of storage of the polymerized specimens in distilled water at 37 degrees C on the residual methyl methacrylate (MMA) content in dental acrylic resin sp...
This study investigated the effect of water storage on residual methyl methacrylate (MMA) content of continuous E-glass fiber (Wetrotex International) reinforced denture base polymers. Heat-polymerization (short-and long-term boiling and conventional curing cycle using Meliodent™), autopolymerization (processed in air at room temperature and in wat...