Bezmialem Vakif University

This study tested whether a simple, home-based exercise program could help adults with asthma. Thirty participants followed an 8-week program using basic equipment to see if it improved their breathing, walking ability, and overall asthma control. The goal was to offer a cost-eff…

This study compared three different remineralizing treatments to see which works best at preventing white spot lesions (early tooth decay) around the attachments used with clear aligners. Forty patients undergoing clear aligner treatment were assigned to use either a special dail…

This study compared two brands of stainless steel crowns used to fix cavities in young children's teeth during procedures under general anesthesia. Researchers followed 54 children aged 2-8 for at least six months to see which crown stayed on better and caused fewer problems. The…

This study compared two common dental appliances used to correct a significant overbite (Class II malocclusion) in teenagers. It involved 34 teens and looked at how well Invisalign clear aligners with a special feature worked compared to traditional Twin Block appliances. Researc…

This study tested whether a structured program of breathing exercises and early movement after lung cancer surgery helps patients recover faster. It involved 60 patients aged 45-90 who received daily physiotherapy during their hospital stay. Researchers compared recovery times an…

This study aimed to find out if the method used to measure the length of a tooth's root canal affects how much pain a patient feels after a root canal treatment. It involved 125 adults with a specific, non-painful tooth condition. Patients were randomly assigned to have their roo…

This study tested two ways to ease the symptoms of sleep bruxism, which is unconscious teeth grinding or clenching at night. Researchers compared the effects of Botox injections with using marjoram essential oil as an aromatherapy treatment. They measured changes in jaw muscle st…

This study compared two antiseptic rinses used at the end of a single-visit root canal procedure to see which one better reduces pain in the first two days after treatment. 142 adults with a specific type of tooth infection received either an octenidine or a chlorhexidine rinse d…

This study tested whether a popular type of massage called percussion therapy provides immediate relief for common neck pain. Researchers compared the real massage to a fake treatment in 30 adults with neck pain. They measured if the treatment improved how far people could move t…

This study tested if showing patients photos of their damaged knee cartilage and their new joint's range of motion right after knee replacement surgery could help them recover faster. Researchers compared 80 patients who chose to see the photos to those who did not. They measured…

This study aimed to measure the color of gums after a common dental graft surgery. Researchers used special polarized photography to take detailed pictures of the healed graft and the surrounding natural gum tissue in 50 patients. The goal was to see how closely the graft's color…

This completed study aimed to understand if natural protective substances in saliva are linked to severe cavities in young children. Researchers compared saliva samples from 50 Turkish children aged 3-6, some with severe cavities and some with no cavities. The goal was to gather …

This study translated a French questionnaire about sexual health into Turkish for women who have had pelvic surgery. Researchers tested the new Turkish version with 113 women to see if it is reliable and accurate for measuring changes in sexual function. The goal is to give Turki…

This study aimed to create a prediction tool (called a nomogram) to estimate how much a patient's blood oxygen levels might drop during a specific type of lung surgery where only one lung is used for breathing. Researchers collected routine pre-surgery health data from 40 patient…

This study aimed to understand if children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have different muscle endurance compared to healthy children. Researchers measured the strength and staying power of breathing muscles, core (torso) muscles, and leg muscles in 48 children. The goal was to gathe…

This study aimed to find out how often and why the small, tooth-colored bumps (attachments) used with clear aligners fall off. Researchers followed 21 patients for six months, checking their attachments at regular dental visits. They looked at factors like the type and size of th…

This study looked at whether a surgery to widen the upper jaw changes the color of a person's front teeth. Researchers compared 15 young adults who had the surgery with 15 similar adults who did not. They used a special device to measure tooth color before and after to see if the…

This study looked back at dental records to see how well fillings in children's back teeth held up over time. Researchers compared 200 fillings placed by dental students to those placed by more advanced postgraduate trainees. The goal was to understand if the level of a dentist's…

This study aimed to understand the connections between physical activity, life satisfaction, and how well older adults stick to their medication plans. Researchers surveyed 82 Turkish adults aged 65 and older who had chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. They use…

This study aimed to understand if sleep problems and the chemical makeup of saliva are connected to tooth decay and gum health in children. Researchers examined 73 healthy children aged 6-12, comparing those with many cavities to those with few or none. They collected saliva samp…

This study aimed to understand how posture, hand function, and sensory processing relate to eating behaviors in children with autism. Researchers compared 40 children with autism to 40 healthy children, measuring their balance, head posture, hand skills, and sensory responses. Th…