This study aimed to examine patient complaints on recoloration development after polishing applications in primary and permanent teeth that differed in enamel composition and to determine the ideal polishing method. MethodsA total of 30 permanent upper incisors and 30 primary molars were randomly divided into three groups of 10 using three different polishing techniques. Each polishing method (rubber, brush, and air polishing) was applied to the test surface of its own group. Milk and coffee were used in the coloring processes. A spectrophotometer was used for color measurements. Color change (ΔE) was calculated between control and test surfaces and between the three measurement points. ResultsIn the primary teeth's test surfaces, the rubber and brush groups were significantly more colored than the air-polishing group, when compared between after polishing and after coloration (p ˂ 0.05). Furthermore, the color difference of the permanent teeth between the initial measurements and after coloration was significantly higher in the rubber group's test surface compared to the air-polished group (p ˂ 0.05). The average ΔE values in both primary and permanent teeth were as follows: rubber > brush > air polishing. ConclusionsCompared to rubber or brush polishing, air polishing seems safer to avoid predisposition to postoperative enamel discoloration. Primary teeth are more colored than permanent teeth. The effect of polishing on postoperative coloring should always be considered, and air polishing should be preferred whenever possible.

Objectives: Attention and awareness are essential features of human nature. Mindfulness can be defined as increased attention and awareness of the experience that exists in the present moment. Dental anxiety is a state of intense restlessness that develops due to fear and delusions due to dental examination and treatment. Periodontitis, periodontal plaque, and bleeding are known as major periodontal diseases. There are many different reasons for the development of these diseases, including the education level of the person, his knowledge of health and oral health, the state of physician and hospital concerns, and awareness. Our study, it was aimed to investigate whether the level of mindfulness and dental anxiety status of individuals influences periodontal health by using different scales. Materials and Methods: In our study, 100 systemic and psychologically healthy patients, aged 25-35, at least high school graduates, who applied to Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry for dental examination and treatment were included. First of all, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-1, STAI-2), Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), and Dental Fear Survey (DFS) tests were applied to the patients. Then, a periodontal examination of the patients was performed and plaque indices and bleeding indices were determined. Results: No correlation was found between the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and periodontal bleeding, and plaque index.

Objectives This study aimed to examine the effects of chronic periodontitis and essential hypertension on serum and salivary cartonectin (CTRP3) and procalcitonin (ProCT) levels. Methods 60 non-smokers were seperated into four groups as; 15 people with essential hypertension (EH) and chronic periodontitis (CP) (HT+ CP+), 15 with EH (HT+ CP-), 15 with CP (HT- CP+), 15 control (HT- CP-). PPD, CAL, PI and GI were measured. All groups had their serum and saliva samples collected. Serum and saliva procalcitonin (ProCT) were measured using an electroluminescence method, and cartonectin (CTRP3) levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results When compared to the control group, serum and saliva cartonectin (CTRP3) levels were considerably lower in all groups (respectively p<0.0001, p<0.0001). The serum cartonectin (CTRP3) levels were substantially higher in the HT- CP+ group than in the HT+ CP- group (p=0.002). Serum procalcitonin (ProCT) concentrations were found to be lowest in the HT- CP- group and highest in the HT+ CP+ group. Serum ProCT concentrations did not vary significantly across groups (p=0.110). Salivary procalcitonin (ProCT) levels were below the detection limit in all groups. Conclusions When periodontitis coexist with hypertension in individuals, they may have adversely affect each other due to the same sathways in the pathogenesis of these two disorders. So we can suggest that, serum and saliva cartonectin (CTRP3) may play a role during hypertension and periodontal inflammation and represent a novel future therapeutic target.

AimAndrogenic alopecia (AGA) is men's most common form of hair loss. It is affected by changes in the expression and activity of 5αR and the metabolism of testosterone and DHT. There is an association between AGA and systemic inflammatory diseases. We hypothesized that there is an association between AGA and periodontal disease, as inflamed gingiva and periodontal fibroblasts have been shown to express more 5αR. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between periodontal disease and AGA and the potential effect of aging on this association.Materials and MethodsOut of a cohort of 1088 individuals, 385 white males aged 25–65 with similar socioeconomic levels and without systemic disease were included. Periodontitis was defined using NHANES data. AGA was evaluated using the Norwood–Hamilton scale. The relationship between AGA, periodontal disease severity, and age was assessed.ResultsThere was a correlation between age and baldness (r = .421, p < .001). There was a significant correlation between AGA and periodontal disease in younger patients aged 25–34 and 35–44. (p < .042 and p < .036, respectively). There was no significant correlation between AGA and periodontal disease in the 45–54 and 55–65 age groups (p > .05).ConclusionThere may be a relationship between periodontal disease and AGA in the 25–44 age range, suggesting that this association starts at an early age in adulthood.