Vol. 7 No. 1 (2017): International Dental Research

Aim: The length of gutta percha cones used in endodontic treatment and of dental implants used in dental surgery were compared with the lengths of periapical radiographs taken with phosphor plates and panoramic radiographs. Methodology: This study included 120 radiographs: 60 panoramic and 60 periapical radiographs, 30 of dental implants and 30 of gutta percha cones. The actual length and width measurements of both implants and gutta percha cones were compared with panoramic radiographs and length and width measurements on periapical radiographs. Results: When the measurements made on panoramic and periapical radiographs taken with phosphor plates were evaluated statistically, it was apparent that the periapical radiographs taken with phosphor plate showed less magnification error than did those taken with the panoramic technique. Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware of the limitations of the techniques used in clinical dentistry, comparing data obtained with digital radiographs of surgical implants and gutta percha cones.  Keywords: Implant length, gutta percha length, standardized digital radiography, dental x-ray measurement How to cite this article: Colak M, Adiguzel O, Aktuna Belgin C, Falakaloglu S, Akkus Z. Reliability of linear distance measurements of surgical implants and gutta percha lengths used in endodontic treatment with standardized digital radiography. Int Dent Res 2017;7:1-5. Linguistic Revision:  The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.  

Aim: Buccal bone thickness is an important factor in implant treatment, bone health after tooth extraction, apical surgery, and esthetic outcomes. We evaluated the distance from the mandibular premolar and molar teeth apices to the buccal cortical bone in southeastern Anatolian people using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methodology: This retrospective study was performed in 461 posterior teeth (220 premolars, 241 molars) of 133 patients (62 females, 64 males) at Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Data were analyzed using Student’s t-tests and Tukey HSD tests. Results: The mandibular buccal bone was thicker in men than in women, but the difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). The thinnest point of the mandibular buccal bone was measured in women as 2.431 mm and in men as 2.491 mm in the first premolar teeth. The thickest point of the mandibular bone was measured in women as 7.940 mm and in men as 7.859 mm in the distal roots of mandibular second molar teeth. For the mandibular first and second premolars, there was no significant difference in buccal bone thickness among the 10–29-, 30–49-, and 50–69-year age groups. The difference between the first and second molar mesial and distal roots of the age groups was significant at the level of buccal root thickness (p<0.05). Conclusions: It is important to examine buccal bone thickness (with CBCT) before surgical dental procedures for appropriate implant planning and surgical endodontic treatment.  How to cite this article:  Aktuna Belgin C, Adiguzel O, Bud M, Colak M, Akkus Z. Mandibular Buccal Bone Thickness In Southeastern Anatolian People: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study. Int Dent Res 2017;7:6-12. Linguistic Revision:  The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Aim: Sturge–Weber Syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is an uncommon, nonhereditary developmental anomaly. Methodology: A 48-year-old woman presented for routine dental treatment. She had a history of seizures and had a port wine stain on the right side of her face, which followed the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Skull radiographs revealed “tram-track” calcifications. Conclusions: The early diagnosis of Sturge–Weber Syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach. Oral health care professionals need adequate knowledge and understanding of the disease process to help diagnose and treat these patients.  How to cite this article:  Jacob LE, Mathew AL, Omal PM, Abraham T, Thomas J, Varghese S. A Rare Case of Encephalotrigeminal Angiomatosis – A Case Report Int Dent Res 2017;7:13-6. Linguistic Revision:  The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.