Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

This study compared two methods for placing tooth-colored fillings in back teeth to treat cavities. Researchers followed 90 adults for a year to see if fillings made in a dental lab (indirect) performed better than those placed directly in the mouth (direct). They checked factors…

This study tested five different advanced cleaning techniques to see which one best helps heal large infections at the tip of a tooth's root. Dentists treated 132 patients with these severe infections and then monitored bone healing using X-rays over one year. The goal was to fin…

This study tested three different methods for cleaning infected tooth roots to see which one leads to the best healing of large infections. It involved 97 people with a serious infection at the tip of a tooth root in their lower jaw. Researchers used 3D scans to measure how much …

This study tested a new 11-question scoring system designed to help dentists more accurately diagnose the type of pain coming from a tooth's inner pulp. Researchers compared this new tool against two standard diagnostic methods in 143 adults with painful teeth. They also checked …

This study tested whether two materials made from a patient's own blood could help people heal better after wisdom tooth surgery. Forty-two patients having a wisdom tooth removed were randomly assigned to receive either a standard procedure, a blood-derived clot placed in the soc…

This study tested whether adding body awareness exercises to standard physical therapy helps older adults. 73 participants aged 60-80 did an 8-week program focusing on gentle movement, breathing, and posture. Researchers wanted to see if this approach improved physical function l…

This study tested if playing with special crocheted toys, called amigurumi, could help reduce pain and fear in young children getting their blood drawn. Researchers worked with 96 children, aged 4 to 6, at a hospital's emergency department. They compared kids who played with a to…

This study looked at whether closing small gaps between a person's front teeth with a simple, one-visit filling could make them feel better about their smile and reduce their fear of the dentist. Forty adults with small gaps received this treatment. Researchers measured their den…

This study looked at whether having a clicking jaw joint affects how much pain people feel after a root canal. Researchers compared pain levels in 70 people with a painful tooth infection, half of whom also had the jaw condition. The goal was to better understand the link between…

This study tested two ways to teach nursing students about spiritual care: traditional lectures and an interactive group method called Jigsaw. Researchers wanted to see if the teaching style changed how students viewed spiritual care and how often they used it with patients. They…

This study aimed to understand the biological connection between osteoporosis (bone loss) and periodontal disease (gum disease) in women after menopause. Researchers measured specific proteins related to inflammation and bone breakdown in the blood and gum fluid of 80 participant…