Kirikkale University

This study looked at whether using a diode laser with standard deep cleaning helps treat gum disease around dental implants (peri-implantitis). 39 adults with the condition were split into three groups: cleaning alone, laser alone, or both together. Researchers measured gum healt…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music with embedded alpha binaural beats can lower anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents (ages 12-18) during orthodontic bracket placement. Participants were randomly assigned to hear the special music, relaxing music alone, or no au…

This study looked at whether listening to Turkish classical music or music chosen by the patient could lower anxiety in teens getting braces. Forty-eight participants aged 12 to 18 listened to music or sat in silence while having brackets placed. Researchers measured anxiety usin…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can reduce stress and improve confidence in first-year nursing students. 88 students were split into two groups: one did laughter yoga sessions, the other did not. Researchers measured stress levels and self-belief before and after the p…

This study looked at whether adding a continuous nerve block (fascia iliaca compartment block) to standard pain injections helps reduce pain after total knee replacement. Researchers reviewed records of 60 patients who had the surgery. The goal was to see if the nerve block leads…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help people with rheumatoid arthritis. 90 adults used the app for 12 weeks to see if it improved their quality of life and reduced disease activity compared to those receiving routine care. The app was based on expert recommendations and…

This study looked at 552 adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome (a serious heart condition). Researchers used routine blood tests to calculate a "leukoglycemic index" (LGI) combining white blood cell count and blood sugar. They then compared LGI to the SYNTAX score, a m…

This study looked at 51 people with healthy teeth, mild tooth inflammation (reversible pulpitis), or severe tooth inflammation (irreversible pulpitis). Researchers collected samples from the tooth pulp, gum fluid, and dentin to measure three chemicals (IL-8, FGF-1, VEGF) linked t…

This study looked at whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood (called i-PRF) into the gums around an infected tooth could improve healing. Sixty adults with chronic tooth infections received standard root canal treatment; half also got the i-PRF injection. Re…

This study watched 85 children (ages 2-18) having dental procedures under general anesthesia to see if pulling the tongue to the side causes sudden drops in heart rate or blood pressure. Researchers recorded these changes during fillings, root canals, extractions, and cyst surger…

This study tested whether using a special laser (Nd:YAG) during root canal treatment could reduce inflammation and stress in infected teeth. Researchers compared 58 patients who received the laser with those who did not. The results showed no significant difference, meaning the l…

This study checked whether a depression questionnaire called the Cardiac Depression Scale works well in Turkish people with heart disease. 360 adults with stable heart conditions filled out the long and short forms. The goal was to make sure the scale is accurate and reliable for…

This study looked at 60 university students aged 18-25 to see if those with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) have different neck muscle endurance and pain sensitivity compared to healthy students. Researchers measured how long students could hold neck exercises and how m…

This study measured metabolic syndrome, frailty, balance, and physical fitness in 41 adults aged 65 and older. Researchers aimed to understand how these conditions relate to each other and affect daily life. The study did not test a treatment but gathered information to help impr…

This study looked at 105 adults getting a wisdom tooth removed under anesthesia. Researchers tested three ways of giving information—verbal, written, and AI-generated—to see which one helped lower anxiety the most. The goal was to find the best method to help patients feel less s…