Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020): International Dental Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.table_of_contents

Published: 30.04.2020

Full Issue

Issue Information

Original Article

Correlation between dental caries and hormonal, biochemical parameters in children with early childhood caries

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between dental caries and hormonal, biochemical parameters in pediatric patients with early childhood caries (ECC). Methodology: This study was conducted on fifty pediatric patients who presented with complaints of pain and caries and underwent dental treatment under general anaesthesia. In this study, the hormonal, biochemical parameters (glucose, urea, uric acid, creatinine, AST, ALT, GGT, CRP, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Glucose, Iron, TSH, FT3 and FT4) which were routinely taken from patients before general anaesthesia and the number of decayed, extracted and filled teeth (DMFT) obtained as a result of clinical and radiographic examination were evaluated statistically in patients aged 2-6 years. Statistical analysis was performed using Independent Samples T-Test and Spearman correlation coefficient at a 0.05% significance level. Results: According to the data obtained, DMFT average of fifty children (male: 35; female: 15) included in the study was found to be 8.26. The mean DMFT was 7.93 in females and 8.40 in males. No statistical relationship was found between DMFT and gender in statistical analysis. (p>0.05). Uric acid and GGT values, which are among the hormonal and biochemical parameters, were found to be outside the normal range in 61.22% of the patients. However, statistical analysis revealed that there was no significant relationship between DMFT and hormonal, biochemical parameters. (p>0.05). Conclusions: In this study, it was concluded that dental caries did not cause a significant change in hormonal and biochemical blood parameters in pediatric patients with ECC. How to cite this article: Aras A, Doğan MS. Correlation between dental caries and hormonal, biochemical parameters in children with early childhood caries. Int Dent Res 2020;10(1):1-5. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.1 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Tooth decay, blood parameters, early childhood caries, primary tooth

Ahmet Aras, Mehmet Sinan Doğan
- PDF
1-5
Abstract Views: 1726 Download: 838 10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.1
Effect of plate configuration on resistance in mandibular angle fractures

Aim: This in-vitro experimental study compared the biomechanical behaviors of three single-miniplate osteosynthesis configurations used in the treatment of mandibular angle fractures. Methodology: Twenty-one synthetic polyurethane hemimandible replicas including the medullar and cortical portions were used in this study. The replicas were divided randomly into three groups (n = 5/group). Data from the three groups were compared using analysis of variance and the Tamhane T2 test. P values < 0.05 were considered to indicate significance. The replicas in all groups were fixed with 7-mm-long self-tapping screws and 2.0-mm four-hole miniplates in three different configurations external oblique, lateral angulus superior and lateral angulus inferior configuration. Results: The replicas were tested on a servohydraulic apparatus, and the data were transmitted to a computer for analysis of peak displacement and peak force. Peak load and peak displacement did no differ significantly among the three groups.. Conclusion: This experimental study showed that the torsional forces resulting from the fixation of miniplates for the treatment of mandibular angle fracture did not differ among the three configurations tested. How to cite this article: Polat ME, Ghahramanzadeh asl H, Yanık S. Effect of plate configuration on resistance in mandibular angle fractures. Int Dent Res 2020;10(1):6-11. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.2 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Mandibula, fracture, stabilisation

Mehmet Emrah Polat, Hojjat Ghahramanzadeh Asl, Saim Yanık
- PDF
6-11
Abstract Views: 1185 Download: 625 10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.2
The determination of mercury levels in the blood and hair of rabbits with amalgam fillings

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the level of blood and hair mercury transition in rabbits depending on the number of amalgam filled teeth in the mouth. Material and Methods: A total of 18 male rabbits from New Zealand were used in the study. The rabbits were separated into three groups in this study. The first group was named as control group, the second group was named as dichotomous filled group, and the third group was named as quadruple amalgam filled group. Blood samples were collected from filler animals before the filling, at 24 hour, at the first week and month and also hair samples were taken before the filling and at the first month. The transfer of mercury, taken by the blood and feather samples of rabbits in the study, was made with the hydride system in the absorption spectrophometer. Results: The data’s, obtained from the study, were evaluated by using the SPSS 21 package program. Compared by the control group at the 24 th hour, any statically difference wasn’t seen between dichotomous and quadruple amalgam filling groups in terms of blood mercury level. (P>0.05). However, the level of blood mercury, one week and one month later was significantly higher than the control group.(P<0.05) In the all periods, the level of blood mercury was found similar between dichotomous and quadruple amalgam filling groups (P>0.05). Conclusions: Mercury couldn’t be detected in hair samples. As a result, it was revealed that amalgam filling affects the blood mercury level. How to cite this article: Yerebasan Ü, Servi K, Ataş O, Doğan MS. The determination of mercury levels in the blood and hair of rabbits with amalgam fillings. Int Dent Res 2020;10(1):12-16. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.3 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Mercury, amalgam, rabbit, blood, hair

Ülkü Yerebasan, Kadir Servi, Osman Ataş, Mehmet Sinan Doğan
- PDF
12-16
Abstract Views: 1453 Download: 735 10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.3
Quantitative analysis of the anatomy of mesial roots of mandibular first molars with Vertucci type I root canal configuration by means of micro-computed tomography

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate root canal morphology of Vertucci type I root canal configuration detected in mesial roots of mandibular first molar teeth using micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT). Methodology: Micro-CT datasets of 269 specimens were evaluated for the detection of specimens with Vertucci type I root canal configuration for further analysis. Major and minor diameter, area, perimeter and roundness of root canal cross-sections at the beginning and midline of each root thirds were measured and recorded. The presence of apical delta, accessory canals, and deviation of major apical foramen from anatomical apex were investigated. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis, ANOVA-Tukey and Kruskal-Wallis H-Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Results: Vertucci type I canal configuration was present in the 4.46% of the specimens. The specimens often showed accessory root canals (50%) and apical deltas (41,6%). From the visual analysis of the 3D and 2D images, significant differences were detected among coronal, middle and apical thirds of the specimens regarding major and minor diameter, area, perimeter and roundness ( P < 0.05 ). Conclusion: Three- and two-dimensional analyses of mesial roots with Vertucci type I canal configuration indicated that this type of configuration presents large buccolingual diameters with long oval shape and has isthmus at coronal and middle thirds. At the apical third the root canals often terminate in an oval cross sectional shape. How to cite this article: Keles A, Keskin C. Quantitative analysis of the anatomy of mesial roots of mandibular first molars with Vertucci type I root canal configuration by means of micro-computed tomography. Int Dent Res 2020;10(1):17-21. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.4 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Micro-computed tomography, root canal anatomy, Vertucci, mandibular first molar

Ali Keleş, Cangül Keskin
- PDF
17-21
Abstract Views: 2073 Download: 675 10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.4
Antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite gel on Enterococcus faecalis in endodontics: A systematic review

Aim : The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the in vitro antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite gel on Enterococcus faecalis during root canal treatment. Methods : An electronic databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, CENTRAL, Health Advance) was performed (last updated was 1 st April 2019). The reference lists of the included studies were hand-searched. Randomized in vitro studies that compared sodium hypochlorite gel to solution as a root canal irrigant were included. No limitation on publication date. Results : Out of 20741 articles, only two studies with 116 human teeth were included in this review. The studies showed 50% high risk of bias, and 50% medium risk of bias for the included studies. Both sodium hypochlorite gel and solution had some bacterial growth inhibition over E. faecalis. The heterogeneity in methodology of the included studies and the lack of high evidence led to contradictory results. However, sodium hypochlorite solution was better in enhancing the antibacterial effect according to the robust study. Conclusion : There is insufficient reliable evidence about the antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite gel on enterococcus faecalis. Although the robust study included in this review revealed that sodium hypochlorite gel is less efficient than the solution as a root canal irrigant, further studies are needed to consider the most effective type, concentration, duration and treatment protocols in enhancing the antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite. How to cite this article: Al Nesser S, Bshara N, Adıgüzel Ö. Antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite gel on Enterococcus faecalis in endodontics: A systematic review. Int Dent Res 2020;10(1):22-29. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.3 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Sodium Hypochlorite Gel, Enterococcus Faecalis, root canal treatment

Salma Fuad Al Nesser, Nada George Bshara, Özkan Adıgüzel
- PDF
22-29
Abstract Views: 3030 Download: 927 10.5577/intdentres.2020.vol10.no1.5

Journal Issue

Vol. 16 (2026): International Dental Research

Vol. 16 (2026) Continuous Publication

View Current Issue

Published Volumes

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

Show more Show less

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016): Volume 6, No 1, 2016

2012

2011

socialshare

Submit Your Paper

Become a Reviewer

sidebarmenu

Journal Menu

Abstracting & Indexing

Peer Review Process

Ethics Statement

Plagiarism Policy

Digital Archiving Policy

Corrections and Retractions

idr

Citations

Updated daily

0 50 100 150 200 250

37 2019
49 2020
71 2021
112 2022
147 2023
139 2024
202 2025
175 2026

Citations per year
Year	Citations
2019	37
2020	49
2021	71
2022	112
2023	147
2024	139
2025	202
2026 (to date)	175

2026 counts citations recorded so far this year.

icmje and ithenticate

Keywords

Information

Latest publications

announcement

Announcement

visitors

Visitors

View My Stats

Most Cited Articles

Areas for use of PEEK material in dentistry
160 160 citations 2018
Contemporary Permanent Luting Agents Used in Dentistry: A Literature Review
61 61 citations 2011
The Latest Developments Related to Composite Resins
43 43 citations 2017
PEEK in dentistry, properties and application areas
37 37 citations 2020
A Literature Review of Self Adjusting File
31 31 citations 2011

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020): International Dental Research

Full Issue

Original Article

Correlation between dental caries and hormonal, biochemical parameters in children with early childhood caries

Effect of plate configuration on resistance in mandibular angle fractures

The determination of mercury levels in the blood and hair of rabbits with amalgam fillings

Quantitative analysis of the anatomy of mesial roots of mandibular first molars with Vertucci type I root canal configuration by means of micro-computed tomography

Antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite gel on Enterococcus faecalis in endodontics: A systematic review