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    Antibiotic prescribing practices for prophylaxis and therapy of oral/dental infections in pediatric patients-results of a cross-sectional study in Turkey
    (German Medical Science-Gms, 2023) Capan, Belen Sirinoglu; Duman, Canan; Kalaoglu, Elif Ece
    Aim: Antibiotics are often prescribed for the treatment of various infec-tions and prophylactic purposes in dental practice. Their improper use can cause microbial resistance to antibiotics, which poses a world-wide threat. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of dentists and dentistry students about anti-biotic prescription practices for prophylaxis and the treatment of dental infections in pediatric patients.Methods: A questionnaire was e-mailed to 2,100 dentists and 300 senior dentistry students. The questionnaire was filled out by the par tic-ipants within a 2-month period (May-June 2020). A 30-point scoring system was developed to assess the knowledge levels of the dentists according to the guidelines. Descriptive statistical analyses were per-formed. One-way ANOVA test and the Chi-Squared test were used to compare qualitative variables.Results: The response rate was found to be 24.2% for dentists and 49% for senior dentistry students. 19.4% of the participants were found to be moderately knowledgeable and 80.6% of them were highly know-ledgeable. Students' knowledge scores were found to be higher than the general dentists and other specialists (p<0.05). There was no sig-nificant difference between students and pedodontists. Conclusion: Dentists were found to have sufficient knowledge about the usage of antibiotics in children, but there is still a lack of information about circumstances under which antibiotics should not be prescribed. Dentists and dentistry students should attend continuing education programs to keep their information up-to-date and should also prescribe antibiotics in adherence with the current guidelines to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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    Comparison of three different biomaterials used in in vitro molar apexification models
    (Bmc, 2023) Kalaoglu, Elif Ece; Duman, Canan; Capan, Belen Sirinoglu; Ocak, Mert; Bilecenoglu, Burak
    ObjectivesNew biomaterials had some advantages such as mixing and easier application as compared to traditional MTA in single step apexification method. This study aimed to compare the three biomaterials used in the apexification treatment of immature molar teeth in terms of the time spent, the quality of the canal filling and the number of x-rays taken to complete the process.MethodsThe root canals of the extracted thirty molar teeth were shaped with rotary tools. To obtain the apexification model, ProTaper F3 was used retrograde. The teeth were randomly assigned into three groups based on the material used to seal the apex; Group 1: Pro Root MTA, Group 2: MTA Flow, Group 3: Biodentine. The amounts of the filling, the number of radiographs taken until treatment completion and the treatment duration were recorded. Then teeth were fixed for micro computed tomography imaging for quality evaluation of canal filling.ResultsBiodentine was superior to the other filling materials according to time. MTA Flow provided greater filling volume than the other filling materials in the rank comparison for the mesiobuccal canals. MTA Flow had greater filling volume than ProRoot MTA in the palatinal/distal canals(p = 0.039). Biodentine had greater filling volume more than MTA Flow in the mesiolingual/distobuccal canals (p = 0.049).ConclusionsMTA Flow was found as a suitable biomaterial according to the treatment time and quality of root canal fillings.
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    Investigation of the fungiform papillae number in children with tooth number anomalies
    (Springer Heidelberg, 2024) Alp, Belgin; Kalaoglu, Elif Ece; Mentes, Ali
    Objective This cross-sectional study investigated the association between fungiform papillae (FP) numbers and tooth number anomalies in children, considering variables related to hypodontia and hyperdontia. The aim was to explore this association while adjusting for age and sex differences. Materials and methods A total of 144 children (aged 8-10) were categorized into hypodontia (n = 48), hyperdontia (n = 48), and control groups (n = 48). Clinical and radiographic diagnoses were used to classify tooth number anomalies. Hypodontia was categorized by number and location, while hyperdontia was categorized by number, shape, and location. FP were assessed using the Denver Papillae Protocol. Data analyses were performed using NCSS software, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results The hypodontia group (22.5 +/- 8.4) exhibited significantly lower FP than the control group (30.4 +/- 9.2) and the hyperdontia group (27.9 +/- 7.8) (p < 0.0005, p = 0.003, respectively). No significant difference existed between the hyperdontia and control groups. FP numbers in hypodontia subgroups showed no significant differences based on teeth agenesis numbers or locations. Similarly, hyperdontia subgroup analyses revealed no significant differences in FP numbers based on supernumerary teeth shapes (supplemental, conical, tuberculoid, paramolar) or the numbers of supernumerary teeth. Conclusions The lower FP numbers in children with hypodontia suggested an association between teeth and FP number. However, the non-significant difference in FP numbers with hyperdontia underscored the complexity of tooth development, warranting further investigations. Clinical relevance Children with hypodontia may exhibit distinct FP numbers compared to those without tooth number anomalies.