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{"title":"Alteration of Sublingual Gland after Exposure to 6-Mercaptopurine in Male Rat: Potential Efficacy of Propolis","authors":"A. Yahyazadeh","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1491717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1491717","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Chemotherapeutic drugs not only have a therapeutic effect, but also cause serious damage to healthy organs. In this study, we investigated on the possible efficacy of propolis (PS) on the sublingual gland tissues exposed to 6-mercaptopurine (6MR) in male rats. \u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight Wistar albino rats were allocated to four groups: control (KON), PS, 6MR, 6MR+PS. At 12 days of trial, sublingual glands of all rats were immediately dissected and analysed using the stereological technique and histological examination. \u0000\u0000Results: Our findings revealed a significant increase in the total volume of stroma and significant decrease in the total volume of the total volumes of mucous acini, straited ducts, interlobular ducts, and intralobular ducts in the 6MR group than the KON group (p<0.05). A significant decrease was also found in the mucous cell number and the serous cell number in the 6MR group than the KON group (p<0.05). In the 6MR+PS group, we observed that the total volume of stroma, as well as the mucous cell number and the serous cell number were increased compared to the 6MR group (p<0.05). Besides, the total volumes of mucous acini, straited ducts, interlobular ducts, and intralobular ducts were significantly increased in the 6MR+PS group than the 6MR group (p<0.05). \u0000\u0000Conclusion: Our results showed that 6MR treatment caused toxicity in sublingual gland tissues, as well as PS application improved such changes in sublingual glands exposed to 6MR.","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141705596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation Of The Effects Of Twin-Block Appliances On Demineralization Of Lower First Premolar","authors":"Esra Ulusoy Mutluol, Mehmet Akın","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508216","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate possible mineral losses in mandibular first premolars after the use of twin-block appliance, by enamel microhardness measurement method. \u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: Twenty patients (12 females, 8 males; mean age=12.21±1.12) indicated as fixed orthodontic treatment with mandibular first premolar extraction after functional treatment with twin-block were included in the study. The twin-block appliance was used continuously (excluding meals) for 12 months. The appliance used in this research, which is a split-mouth study, was designed to cover the first premolar only on one side of the mandible, leaving the opposite the first premolar tooth exposed. After the extraction of the mandibular first premolars, two groups were formed: the teeth outside the appliance (Group I) and the teeth inside the appliance (Group II). Hardness measurements were calculated using Vicker’s microhardness measuring device on the buccal and lingual regions of the both groups. 200 g load was applied to specimens for 10 sec. Two Independent Sample t test used in the statistical analysis of the data. \u0000\u0000Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the hardness values of the buccal and lingual tooth regions of Group I and Group II (p <0.05). Group II showed statistically significantly lower hardness values on both tooth regions (buccal region and lingual region) than Group I. In both groups, the hardness values on the buccal regions of the teeth were found to be significantly lower than the hardness values on the lingual regions (p <0.05). \u0000\u0000Conclusion: There is a possibility of mineral loss in the teeth remaining inside the appliance in treatments using the twin-block appliance","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141715173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bibliometric analysis on Deep Brain StimulationProcedures Conducted Between 2000-2023","authors":"Murteza Çakır, Ali Akar","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1491210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1491210","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment method that uses electrodes to stimulate the brain, affecting brain activity and potentially causing medical conditions. It is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This bibliometric study examines advanced bibliometric parameters in articles published since 2000, focusing on trends in publishing organizations, countries, funding sources, international collaborations, and trend keywords.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: We have searched the Web of Science database to find articles on DBS which published since 2000. The search was performed by using the MESH keywords releated to \"Deep brain stimulation\".\u0000\u0000Results: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of 4,601 articles on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) from 2000 to 2023, focusing on publication trends, properties, funding, country contributions, and international collaborations. Noteworthy findings include a peak of 413 publications in 2020 and 14,992 citations in 2021. The overall trajectory demonstrates a significant increase in scientific output, with an average of 31.9 citations per article. Publication properties reveal diverse access categories, including 66 Early Access and 2,136 Open Access articles. The majority of records are in the Science Citation Index Expanded (93.980%). Clinical Neurology dominates research topics with 63.464% representation. Funding sources highlight major contributions from the USA, Germany, and China. The USA leads in research output, while the University of Toronto tops institutions. Major journals include \"Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery\" and \"Movement Disorders.\" Keyword analysis emphasizes common themes like \"deep brain stimulation\" and \"Parkinson's disease.\" International collaborations involve researchers from 75 countries, with the USA leading in total link strength. This study contributes valuable insights into the global landscape of DBS research.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: This analysis highlights the dynamic nature of Deep Brain Stimulation research, highlighting global collaboration and diverse topics, emphasizing the crucial role of key countries, institutions, and journals.","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141710253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating The Changes In Soft Tissue Profile And Masseter Muscle Because Of Early Treatment Of Anterior Crossbite In Children","authors":"Handan Çelik, Esin Alpöz, Abdulhalim Aysel, Özüm Daşdemir Özkan, F. Ertuğrul, Gulcan Coskun Akar, S. Göde, A. Yetkiner, N. Ersin","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508703","url":null,"abstract":"Amaç: Bu çalışmada, ön çapraz kapanışı olan çocuklarda erken müdahale olarak hareketli mandibular retraksiyon apareyinin yumuşak doku profili ve masseter kası üzerine etkileri ve bu maloklüzyonun hastaların yaşam kalitesine etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.\u0000\u0000Gereç ve Yöntemler: Katılımcılara mandibular retraksiyon apareyi kullandırıldı. Tedavi öncesi ve tedavi sonrasında yumuşak doku profil değerlendirilmesi, sefalometrik radyografik değerlendirme ve masseter kasının ultrasonografi değerlendirilmesiyle ölçümleri yapıldı.\u0000\u0000Bulgular: On iki aylık tedaviyi tamamlayan 18 çocukta SN-GoMe, Max1-SN, Max1-NA, Max1-Na ve Ls-E değerlerinde anlamlı bir artış ve mandibular düzlem ile alt orta kesici dişin uzun ekseni arasında kalan açı değeri ise düşüş gösterdi. Masseter kasının ultrasonografik değerlendirmesi, kas kalınlığının hem istirahatte hem de kasılma sırasında arttığını gösterdi.\u0000\u0000Sonuç: Bireylerde büyüme sırasında hareketli mandibular retraksiyon apareyinin düzenli kullanımı mandibulayı aşağıya ve posteriora yönlendirir, maksillanın anterior büyümesini uyarır ve anterior çapraz kapanışın tedavisini sağlar.","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141713084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reliability And Validity Study For Quick Assessment Scale Of Lymphoedem Management Information","authors":"Yasemin Özkan, Pınar Okyay, L. Cerrahoğlu, Yasemin Turan, Aylin Sönmez, Sencar Öztürk","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508134","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: A scale to evaluate knowledge about lymphedema has not been found in the Turkish literature before. With\u0000this study, it was aimed to develop a scale that enables the evaluation of the level of knowledge of healthcare personnel\u0000on lymphedema management.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: The permission for this methodological study was obtained from the Ethics Committee of\u0000University Faculty of Medicine with protocol 31 number 1453. Application permission was obtained from University\u0000Rectorate Practice and Research Hospital Chief Physician. With literature review, the item pool of the Lymphedema\u0000Management Knowledge Scale, consisting of 35 45 items including the headings of ”etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and\u0000lifestyle”, was organized. For 36 the evaluation of the scale, opinions of 16 faculty members who are experts in the\u0000field of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation were consulted.\u0000\u0000Results:In our study, lymphedema management was gathered under four main headings and a conceptual framework\u0000was created, and it was seen that it was appropriate to evaluate all the questions in one dimension after the construct\u0000and reliability validity analyses. The scale is suitable for real life and easy to apply in terms of the questions it contains.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: With this Lymphedema Management Information Rapid Assessment Scale, which was developed by\u0000reviewing the literature and taking expert opinions, the quality of counselling services provided to lymphedema patients\u0000will be raised, and the rise in protective measures will increase the quality of life of the patients","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141700791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Developing the Health Literacy Levels of Nursing Students: A University Case","authors":"Duygu Yeşilfidan, Merve Özkan, Filiz Adana","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508269","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study was carried out in a quasi-experimental design with pre-training and post-training control group, which was carried out to improve the health literacy levels of nursing students. \u0000\u0000Material and Methods: The population of the study consisted of Faculty of Nursing Students (a total of 1135 students) in 2022 and the sample consisted of 78 students determined using G-Power Analysis. The study was conducted as a quasi-experimental design with a pre-training and post-training control group. The questionnaire form and Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 were used to collect the data for the study. Within the scope of the study, online training was given for 4 weeks to improve the health literacy levels of the students. \u0000\u0000Results: While there was no statistical difference between the THLS-32 and subscales mean scores of the students participating in the experimental and control groups of the study before and after the training; it was concluded that the THLS-32 total scores of the students in the experimental group increased significantly after the training compared to the pre-training. \u0000\u0000Conclusion: In line with these findings, it was concluded that health literacy training improved students' health literacy levels.","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141717128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect Of Air-Abrasion And Er:Yag Laser On The Bond Strength Between The Metal Housing Of An Overdenture Attachment System And The Hard Relining Material","authors":"Hüseyin Şeker, Yener Okutan, Göknil Alkan Demetoğlu","doi":"10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69601/meandrosmdj.1508347","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. This study investigated the effect of air-abrasion and erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser treatments on push-out bond strength (PBS) between hard relining material and metal housing of an overdenture attachment system.\u0000\u0000Material and Methods. A total of 36 metal housings were randomly divided into 3 subgroups according to surface pretreatments (n=12): Control (no surface treatment; C), air-abrasion (A), and Er:YAG laser (L). Surface roughness (Ra) of specimens was determined using a profilometer. One additional specimen per group was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The hard relining material was bonded to metal housings, and a PBS test was performed using a universal testing machine. Data were statistically analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey’s honestly significant difference (HSD), and Tamhane’s T2 tests (α=.05).\u0000\u0000Results. C and L groups showed the lowest and highest Ra values, respectively. The mean Ra of the A group was statistically different from the mean values of the C and L groups (P<.001). The L group showed higher PBS values than the C group (P<.05), whereas the A group exhibited statistically similar PBS values to both C and L groups (P>.05). \u0000\u0000Conclusions. Air-abrasion did not significantly increase the bond strength between the metal housing and hard relining material. Er:YAG laser irradiation noticeably improved the PBS but caused surface microcracks.","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of Occlusion in Primary Dentition and its Relationship with Caries in Preschool Children in Aydın","authors":"Zülal Çoban Şalvarlı, Işıl Sönmez","doi":"10.4274/meandros.galenos.2023.71084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/meandros.galenos.2023.71084","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140437814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determination of Health Workforce Need Based on Workload: A Study of Dentist in Turkey","authors":"Fatih Durur, Gamze Kutlu, Yasemin Akbulut","doi":"10.4274/meandros.galenos.2022.67689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/meandros.galenos.2022.67689","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Changes in Soft Tissue Profile and Masseter Muscle Associated with Early Treatment of Anterior Crossbite in Children","authors":"Handan Çelik, Esin Alpöz, Abdulhalim Aysel, Özüm Daşdemir, F. Ertuğrul, Gulcan Coskun Akar, Sercan Göde, Arzu Aykut Yetkiner, N. Ersin","doi":"10.4274/meandros.galenos.2023.09226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/meandros.galenos.2023.09226","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18332,"journal":{"name":"Meandros Medical and Dental Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}