Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan
Gazi University
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Journal of Oral Rehabilitation | 2010
Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Hülya Erten
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the shorter form of the gagging problem assessment questionnaire. Forty-three patients with gagging problems and 89 patients who showed no signs of gagging during dental examination were included in the study. The patients completed the patient portion of the gagging problem assessment questionnaire, as well as the modified dental anxiety scale, dental fear scale and Spielberger trait anxiety scale for comparison. Two experienced dentists subsequently completed the dentist portion of the gagging problem assessment questionnaire by performing clinical examinations with a dental mirror. The results indicate that patients with gagging problems had significantly higher mean scores than the control group (P < 0.001). The internal consistency of the questionnaire was found to be adequate, and good intra- and inter-observer reliability was present. Patients with a gagging reflex had significantly higher anxiety scores, indicating the validity of the questionnaire. The Turkish translation of the shorter form of the gagging problem assessment questionnaire was found to be reliable and valid for distinguishing among patients with and without a gagging reflex.
Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontology | 2009
Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Ceyda Kocabay
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate and establish any similarity between the associated symptoms, pathologies, positions, and angulation types of bilateral occurring mandibular third molars among a group of young adult patients. STUDY DESIGN A total of 342 patients (167 females, 175 males), aged between 20 and 25 years (mean: 22.2, SD: 1.8) participated in the study. Clinical and radiographic examinations were performed. Eruption status, mucosal and bony coverage type, presence of pain, pericoronitis, suppuration, ulceration, caries in third molar, distal caries in second molar, bone loss, root resorption, or cyst or tumor formation was investigated in addition to the position and the angulation of each tooth. Patients having at least one completely or partially erupted mandibular third molar were classified as group 1 and patients having bilateral impacted mandibular third molars were classified as group 2. RESULTS No significant difference was found between the symptoms and pathologies related with the mandibular right third molar (RM) and the left third molar (LM) among both groups and genders (P > .05). In the total sample, no significant difference was found between the RM and the LM in terms of mucosal coverage type, bony coverage type, and position both in group 1 and group 2 (P > .05); but gender had an influence on the bony coverage type and ramus distance of the RM and the LM in group 2 (P < .05). In the total the sample, symmetry was present for horizontal or distoangular and vertical or distoangular angulations in group 1 and group 2, respectively. Gender was found to also have an impact on angulation symmetry. CONCLUSION In most cases, a similarity was present between the symptoms and pathologies related with the bilateral mandibular third molars; but symmetry in position and angulation differed according to eruption status, angulation type, and gender.
Brazilian Oral Research | 2015
Ilkay Peker; Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Adil Başman; Nur Haciosmanoglu
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and behavior of dentists regarding toothbrush disinfection. This study included 147 dentists (88 women and 59 men) who were actively employed at a dental school in Ankara, Turkey. Participants were asked to fill out a standard questionnaire, which contained questions regarding their demographics, brushing habits, toothbrush storage and disinfection habits, toothpaste use, knowledge about toothbrush disinfection, and whether they advised their patients about toothbrush storage. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and statistical analyses were performed with t-tests, chi-squared tests, and Fisher exact tests, where appropriate. Among the 147 surveyed dentists, 62.6% and 85.7% reported that they did not have any knowledge about toothbrush disinfection and did not disinfect their toothbrushes, respectively. However, approximately two thirds of surveyed dentists thought that toothbrush disinfection should be performed by everyone, including healthy individuals. Significant associations were found between knowledge about toothbrush disinfection and the professional title of dentists, how they stored their toothbrushes, and whether their toothbrushes were in contact with each other during storage (p < 0.05). A minority of dentists reported that they disinfected their toothbrushes.
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics | 2014
Arzu Zeynep Yildirim-Bicer; Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan
PURPOSE To assess removable prosthetic restoration tolerance according to the patient section of the short form of the Gagging Problem Assessment Questionnaire (GPA-pa SF) and the influence of gender, education level and prosthesis type and denture-related mucosal irritation on the GPA-pa SF scores before treatment and over a period of two months after prosthesis insertion. MATERIALS AND METHODS 130 participants who required removable prosthesis were surveyed with a standard form that included questions regarding age, gender, education level, dental attendance, and prosthetic restoration type. Participants answered the GPA-pa SF before restoration (T0) and 1 day (T1), 2 days (T2), 15 days (T3), 1 month (T4), and 2 months (T5) after prosthesis insertion. RESULTS Of the 130 participants, 110 participants completed the prosthetic restoration procedure, but only 93 of these were able to use the prosthesis over the two-month period. The mean GPA-pa SF score obtained at T0 was higher than the scores obtained at the other periods in the total of the sample. Significant difference was present between mean scores obtained at T0-T1 and T2-T3 than scores obtained at other periods (P<.05). Female participants and participants with denture-related mucosal irritation had higher GPA-pa SF scores at all time points analysed. Significant difference was present between mean GPA-pa SF scores obtained at T2-T3 than scores obtained at other periods for females and participants with denture-related mucosal irritation (P<.05). Education level and prosthesis type did not significantly influence the GPA-pa SF score at any time point analysed (P>.05). CONCLUSION GPA-pa SF scores were higher before the restoration procedure began, and decreased over time with the use of prosthesis. Gender and denture-related mucosal irritation affected the GPA-pa SF scores.
Operative Dentistry | 2009
Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Hülya Erten
Using an operating microscope, this study assessed the effect of 16x magnification on the restorative treatment of posterior teeth and compared the results against an unaided visual examination in vitro. Three dentists examined 300 premolars and molars at different times using an unaided visual examination and an operating microscope at 16x magnification. The observers examined the occlusal surfaces of teeth according to a patient model and selected a treatment protocol based on the following scale: 0: No Active Care (NC); 1: Preventive Care (PC) and 2: Operative Care and Preventive Care (OC+PC) advised. According to the results, there was good intra-observer agreement and moderate interobserver agreement with both techniques. No significant difference was found between the treatment using an unaided visual examination and that using an operating microscope. The use of a microscope at 16x magnification did not aid in the restorative treatment decision-making on occlusal surfaces.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology | 2018
Ilkay Peker; Enver Peker; Adil Başman; Gülçin Akca; Mesut Enes Odabaş; Nur Haciosmanoglu; Bülent Altunkaynak; Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new sealing method for preventing cross-contamination of photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. STUDY DESIGN Twelve new PSP plates were divided into 3 groups (PSP-a, PSP-b, and PSP- c) and placed in 3 different barriers (2 different brands of envelopes and a vacuum sealing method). All plates were exposed to X-rays with an aluminum step wedge, and the images were evaluated for the presence of any artifacts. After radiography, the PSP plates were removed from the barriers. The barriers and the PSP plates were disinfected and culture performed to assess any microorganism burden. Subsequently, the PSP plates were coated again with all barriers. The barriers were then contaminated and microbiologic specimens were collected. Subsequently, the barriers were wiped with alcohol. The PSP plates were removed, and microbiologic specimens were obtained. RESULTS No artifacts were recorded on the radiographic images on the sensors in any group. Microorganisms were detected on the PSP plates placed in envelopes. No colonization of microorganisms was detected on the vacuum sealed PSP plates. CONCLUSIONS The new vacuum-sealing method may be useful in preventing cross-contamination of PSP plates during radiographic procedures.
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dental Sciences | 2016
Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Kahraman Güngör; Cemal Atakan
ABS TRACT Objectives: To assess the maturation stages of permanent maxillary and mandibular 2nd and 3rd molar teeth according to age and establish any relation of congenital absence of 3rd molar regarding maturation stages of 2nd molars. Material and Methods: Digital panoramic radiographs present in the archive of the radiology department taken from 1070 patients (678 females, 392 males; age range 4-20 years) were evaluated. The maturation stages of the teeth were assessed according to the Demirjians method (a-h stages). In addition, ‘no follicle’ and ‘follicle’ stages were also evaluated. Symmetry in maturation between teeth on the left and right quadrant was also evaluated. Descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney U test, Wilcoxon rank sum test and probability values were used for statistical analysis. Results: All maxillary and mandibular molar teeth of males reached to the h stage earlier than females (p<0.05). Maxillary and mandibular 2nd molars showed symmetric maturation among females and males (p>0.05). Contrary, maxillary and mandibular 3rd molars in males and maxillary 3rd molars in females did not show symmetric maturation (p<0.05). The probability of 3rd molar absence was too high in cases when the maxillary and mandibular 2nd molar teeth reached to the f stage and the follicle 3rd molar is absent among females and males. Conclusion: All 2nd and 3rd molar teeth of males completed their maturation earlier than females. These reference values for maturity of 2nd and 3rd molar teeth could be useful in age determination and the evaluation for congenital agenesis of 3rd molars.
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice | 2016
M Gumusok; Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Adil Başman; Özlem Üçok
Background: Accessory mental foramen (AMF) is the extra mental foramen (MF) located in the mandible. The recognition of AMF is important to avoid complications during surgical procedures involving MF and cheeks. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, localization, and size of AMF by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: CBCT images of 645 patients over 13-14 years (male 281; female 364) were retrospectively evaluated. The CBCT images were obtained using Promax 3D® (Planmeca, Helsinki, Finland) device with automated exposure parameters varying depending on the cases. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and t-test. Results: AMF was detected in 75 (11.6%) patients. There was no significant difference between the presence of AMF and gender (P = 0.57, P > 0.05). Majority of the cases (n = 67, 88.8%) consisted of single AMF, while double AMF was observed in 6 (10%) and triple AMF in 2 (1.2%) patients. The most common location of AMF with respect to MF was posterio-inferior (n = 57, 67.1%), and AMF placed at the root line of first molar tooth in 45 cases (52.9%). Conclusion: AMF can be seen in the mandible one in every ten patients being single in most cases. Considering the high prevalence and present morphological features, AMF should be detected by CBCT before surgical operations, particularly in implant planning for the prevention of possible complications.
Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry | 2016
Adil Başman; Gülsün Akay; Ilkay Peker; Kahraman Güngör; Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Suat Özcan; Özlem Üçok
Robinow syndrome (RS) is an extremely rare condition. Characteristic craniofacial findings of RS include a fetal facial appearance, ear abnormalities and oral findings. The aim of this case report was to evaluate the oral findings of a 26-year-old man with RS and to describe the dental treatments performed. The patient had short stature, vertebral anomalies, short and broad fingers, a fetal facial appearance, gingival hyperplasia, fissured tongue, caries and multiple impacted teeth. Periodontal and restorative dental treatments were performed under aseptic conditions with due precautions. No surgical treatment was performed to the impacted teeth because of the lack of symptoms.
Acta Odontologica Turcica | 2016
Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan; Ilkay Peker
AMAC: Bu calismanin amaci dis hekimligi fakultesine basvuran bir grup hastanin beyanina gore rekurrent aftoz stomatit (RAS) hikayesi, RAS olusumunu etkileyen faktorler, sigara kullanimi ve nikotin bagimliliginin degerlendirilmesidir. GEREC ve YONTEM: Calismaya 503 hasta dahil edildi (257 kadin, 246 erkek; yas araligi 16-76). Hastalarin sosyo-demografik ozellikleri, RAS hikayesi olup olmadigi, lezyon olusumunu etkileyen faktor veya faktorler, sigara icme aliskanliklari ve nikotin bagimlilik derecesi standart bir forma kaydedildi. Nikotin bagimliligi Fagerstrom Nikotin Bagimlilik Testi (FNBT) ile degerlendirildi. BULGULAR: 167 hasta (%33.2) RAS hikayesi oldugunu belirtti. Lezyon olusma hikayesi ile cinsiyet ve egitim seviyesi arasinda anlamli fark bulunmadi (p=0.100 ve p=0.906). Lezyon olusumunu en fazla tetikleyen faktorun stres oldugu (%60.9), bunu nezle/grip’in takip ettigi (%47.5) bulgulandi. Hic sigara kullanmamis hastalardaki RAS hikayesinin sigara icenlere ve icip birakanlara gore anlamli olarak daha yuksek oldugu saptandi (p=0.000). RAS hikayesi olan hastalarin FNBT skor ortalamasinin RAS hikayesi olmayan hastalarinkine gore daha yuksek oldugu belirlendi (p=0.011). SONUC: Hastalarin yaklasik ucte birinde RAS hikayesi oldugu ve lezyonlarin olusumunu etkileyen faktorler arasinda en fazla stresin bildirildigi saptandi. Sigara icmeyen bireylerde lezyon olusum hikayesinin daha yuksek oranda rapor edildigi belirlendi. Sigara icen bireylerde nikotin bagimliliginin lezyon gelisiminde etkisi oldugu saptandi.