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OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to search for sociodemographic/ dental models predicting the self-care orientations in endodontic patients and to explore the effectiveness of the applied methods in relieving pain. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Patients with a history of endodontic pain presenting at the endodontic clinic of Gazi University were subjected to a survey. Their sociodemographic and clinical data were obtained. They were asked to select from a structured list whether they had used any self- or formal care methods. Pain relief was measured using a 5-point standard Likert scale. Statistical analyses were done using multivariate logistic regression, Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Benjamini-Hochberg correction. RESULTS: Among 356 patients, 90% applied self-care alone or in combination with formal care. Maximum pain level, age, and pattern of dental clinic attendance were the variables that predicted orientations to various subcategories of self-care behaviors, with the first two variables remaining statistically or marginally significant in all tested conditions (P < .05 or < .10). Among the home remedies, drinking or local application of alcohol and intraoral cold treatment by the patient provided significantly greater pain relief than the others (P = .001). Medication under the guidance of a professional was more effective than self-medication (P < .001; except for NSAIDs, which were similarly effective in both cases). CONCLUSION: Before applying to the dental school hospital, most of the patients used various self-care methods for relieving toothache. Maximum pain and age were the common covariates of various self-care orientations. Overall, formal care relieved pain better than self-care. Home remedies generally displayed little effectiveness.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the light transmittance of three different esthetic computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials (Vita Enamic, Cerasmart, Lava Ultimate). Materials and Method: Thirty-five specimens from each of nano-hybrid and polymer-infiltrated ceramic network-structured CAD/CAM blocks (Vita Enamic, Lava Ultimate, Cerasmart) were prepared (n=105). Then the specimens were divided into 5 sub-groups according to the applied surface treatment (n=7/group). Group 1: Sandpaper (#1000 and #4000 grit SiC paper) as control, Group 2: Aluminium oxide finishing and polishing disc (Sof-Lex Disk), Group 3: Diamond filled polishing paste (Diapolisher Paste), Group 4: Diamond polishing disc (Diacomp Plus Twist) and Group 5: Silicone rubber polisher (Polydentia). Following finishing and polishing procedures of the specimens, the light transmittance of the specimens under plasma arc light-curing unit was measured by using a hand-held radiometer. Statistical significance was determined using two-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc tests (α=0.05). Results: Regarding the main effects, significant difference was observed between the light transmittance values of the CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic materials (p

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 18% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), 2% peracetic acid (PAA), and 9% etidronic acid (HEBP) on the organic tissue dissolution activity of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Materials and Method: Sixty samples with similar weight and dimensions were obtained from bovine muscle tissue. The tissue samples were blotted dry on filter paper and weighed with a precision balance. The specimens were immersed in following solutions: (1) 2 mL 2.5% NaOCl, (2) 1 mL 5% NaOCl + 1 mL 18% EDTA, (3) 1 mL 5% NaOCl + 1 mL 2% PAA, (4) 1 mL 5% NaOCl + 1 mL 9% HEBP. The specimens were then dried and weighed again. The weight loss of each specimen incubated in the test solutions was measured at 30 and 60 min. The data were statistically analyzed with one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey tests. Results: Use of NaOCl (5%) together with 18% EDTA resulted in minimal tissue dissolution capacity compared to the other groups at both time points (p

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 9% etidronic acid (HEBP) and 17% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the surface roughness of Biodentine. Materials and Method: Biodentine (Septodont) was mixed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Briefly, five drops of liquid were added into the capsule containing the powder. Then the capsule was placed in a triturator for 30 sec. The prepared mixture was placed into a mold (diameter: 5 mm, depth: 3 mm). The Biodentine surfaces were polished with silicon carbide abrasive papers. The surface roughness of 30 samples was measured at baseline using a portable surface roughness tester. For this purpose, a 5 mN force was applied onto three different locations of the samples with a speed of 0.8 mm/sec. The samples were divided into two groups according to the irrigation solution (n=15); first group was treated with 9% HEBP, and the second group was treated with 17% EDTA. The surface roughness of the samples was measured again after 1 and 2 min of irrigant application. Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and independent sample t-test. Results: For HEBP, no significant difference was found between the surface roughness values at 0., 1., and 2 min (p=0.107; ANOVA). For EDTA, the surface roughness value at 1 min was significantly greater than the baseline value (p

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of novel hybrid ceramic material repaired with a composite resin. MATERIALS and METHOD: CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic (VITA Enamic) specimens were prepared. The bonding surface was abraded with 600, 800 and 1200 grit SiC papers, and treated with air abrasion of 50 µm alumina particles. The specimens were assigned to four groups (n=12). G1: etching with 34% phosphoric acid + bonding with Adper Single Bond 2, G2: etching with 8% hydrofluoric acid + silane application + bonding with Adper Single Bond 2, G3: etching with 34% phosphoric acid + bonding with Single Bond Universal, G4: etching with 8% hydrofluoric acid + silane application + bonding with Single Bond Universal. Composite resin was build up on pretreated specimens and light-polymerized. The specimens were thermocycled 1000 times between 5±2 °C and 55±2 °C. Shear bond strength test was done by using a universal testing machine at a 1 mm/min crosshead speed. Data were statistically analyzed with One Way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey HSD tests. Results: Comparison of the shear bond strength among groups revealed statistically significant differences (p

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