a composite laminate veneer technique for diastema closure a report of ten cases

Aim: Diastemas can be treated using periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, or prosthetic procedures. Composite laminate veneers can be applied to reduce or eliminate diastemas and represent a good aesthetic non-invasive alternative for these patients. This study presents the treatment results of 10 patients with diastemas between the anterior teeth of the maxilla and mandible with composite veneers. Methodology: Ten patients with diastemas between the anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth complaining of esthetic problems were treated at the Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Dicle. The periodontal health of the patients was acceptable and no caries were detected. Patients were informed of the treatment choices and composite resin veneers were selected as the better approach for each case. The presence of a diastema causes esthetic problems, especially in adolescents. Prosthetic and conservative methods are usually used to treat diastemas because these approaches are minimally invasive. The direct laminate technique has the advantages of low cost, treatment reversibility, and easy repair of the restoration intraorally. The direct composite laminate technique has become more effective because of improvements in adhesive dentistry. Conclusion: This study describes a direct composite laminate technique for the restoration of the anterior teeth of 10 patients with diastemas. These restorations were conservative and provide an inexpensive, one-visit aesthetic treatment for anterior teeth. How to cite this article: Bahşi E, Callea M, İnce B, Montanari M, Dallı M, Batteli F, Akdoğan M, Gabriella C, Toptancı İR, Gabriela P, Yavuz İ. A Composite Laminate Veneer Technique for Diastema Closure: A Report of Ten Cases. Int Dent Res 2012;2:67-74. Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English

Kleidokranial displazi: Etiyoloji, klinikoradyolojik görüntüleme ve tedavi

Kleidokranial displazi anormal klavikula, genişlemiş suturlar ve fontaneller, süpernumeral dişler, kısa boy ve diger bir çok iskeletsel değişiklikle karakterize otozomal dominant iskeletsel displazidir. Kleidokranial displazi, gen 6p21 genindeki şifreleme çevirme faktörü CBFA1 ve runtrelated transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) de meydana gelen mutasyonlardan kaynaklanır. Kleidokranial displazi tek başına bir uzman ekibi tarafından izlenmeli veya sorunları bilen bir uzman tarafından takip edilmelidir.Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is an autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia characterised by abnormal clavicles, patent sutures and fontanelles, supernumerary teeth, short stature, and a variety of other skeletal change. Cleidocranial dysplasia is caused by mutation in the gene on 6p21 encoding transcription factor CBFA1, i.e. runtrelated transcription factor 2 (RUNX2). Individuals with CCD should be followed by either a team of specialist or by individual specialist familiar with the problems that can be associated with this condition

THE EVALUATION OF Streptococcus Mutans COLONIZATION IN PRIVATE SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN's TOOTHBRUSH AT DIYARBAKIR REGION

AIM: Disinfection of the toothbrush is an essential parameter for oral hygiene. As a result, especially children can not clean their toothbrushes sufficiently after brushing their teeth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accumulation level of Streptococcus mutans colonization at private school nursery-kindergarten children's toothbrushes and evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine solution in four weeks for disinfection. METHODS: This study was approved by the local ethics committee. Two hundred thirty-four private school nursery-kindergarten children were selected for this study, who's aged between 24-72 months. These selected children for this study did not have any dental, antibiotic, antimycotic treatment in the last three months. Before the study, a survey was conducted about parents' education, employment, the income. A pediatric dentist made an oral examination of these children, dental caries, fillings, and missing teeth were determined. Children were divided into two groups; toothbrushes, toothpaste, and practical solutions distilled water and %0,12 chlorhexidine gluconate solution was given in a bottle for four weeks. In addition, the toothbrushes of children were collected every week. After incubation, Streptococcus mutans colonization was evaluated under stereomicroscope. All the collected data were statistically evaluated. RESULTS: The DMF-T scores were statistically significant when evaluated with parents' education and income (p<0,05), but there was no statistical relationship between parents' employment and DMF-T scores (p0,05). Streptococcus mutans colony reduction at the Chlorhexidine group was statistically significant (p<0,05). CONCLUSION: From the first brushing, toothbrushes can be contaminated with bacteria. If the toothbrushes are not clean sufficiently, the bacteria taken from the oral environment have a chance to form a colony on the toothbrushes with the effect of moisture. In addition, Streptococcus Mutans is a bacteria that can stay on toothbrushes and cause re-infection. This study shows that toothbrush disinfection is essential to prevent bacteria from re-infection and contamination of oral flora

Yetişkin Türk toplumunda ağız yanması sendromu prevalansı

Ağız yanması sendromu (AYS) kronik bir orofasiyal ağrı olarak tanımlanır ve semptomatik olarak dilde ve dudakta veya bütün ağız boşluğu içinde yangı tarzında bir ağrıyla karakterizedir. Uluslararası çalışmalarda Ağız yanması sendromunun prevalansının %0,6 ile %15 arasında değiştiği rapor edilmektedir. Bu çalışmada Türk toplumunda AYS prevalansının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve yöntem: Demografik özellikler, tıbbi öykü ve hastalar tarafından alınan ilaçlar ile birlikte klinik verileri de içeren bir anket formu oluşturuldu. Bu kesitsel çalışma Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Restoratif Diş Hekimliği bölümüne başvuran katılımcılar arasından rastgele seçilen 1000 hasta (500 kadın ve 500 erkek) üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar: 12 hastada ağız yanması sendromu tespit edilmiştir prevelansı %0,12 olarak bulunmuştur. Bu hastaların 2’ si erkek ve 10’u kadındır. Erkek kadın oranı 1:5 olarak bulunmuştur. Ağız yanması sendromu en çok dilde görülmüştür. Parafonksyonel alışkanlıklar en yaygın faktor olarak gözlemlenmiştir. Görsel analog skala (VAS) sonuçlarına göre ortalama (SD) yangı şiddeti seviyesi 5,45(1,69) olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Ağız yanması sendromunun Türk toplumunda prevalansı düşük olup kadınlarda daha sık rastlanmaktadır.Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is defined as a chronic orofacial pain condition, characterized symptomatically by burning pain localized to the tongue and lips or may involve the entire oral cavity. The prevalence of burning mouth symptoms reported from international studies ranges from 0.6% to 15%. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of burning mouth syndrome in adult Turkish population. Materials and methods: A questionnaire was designed to collect data on demographic characteristics, medical history and drugs taken by the patients and clinical examination was performed. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 1000 (500 men and 500 women) randomly selected patients who attended attending to Kırıkkale University Dental Faculty Department of Restorative Dentistry. Results: BMS was diagnosed in 12 patients with 0.12% prevalence in 2 man and 10 women, with 1:5 ratio respectively. The most common site for BMS was tongue. Para functional habits were the most common local factor. According to visual analogue scale (VAS) mean (±SD) level of burning intensity was 5.45 (±1.69). Conclusions: Burning Mouth Syndrome in Turkish population has low prevalence and is more frequent in females