Niger J Clin Pract
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The mentioned advantages of bulk-fill composite resin and high-viscosity glass ionomer restorative materials have increased their use in restorative dentistry in recent years; accordingly, the bonding of these materials to dental tissues and their mechanical properties have become more important. ⋯ It can be concluded that preheating before application may increase the shear bond strength of reinforced high-viscosity glass ionomer.
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Brucellosis is the most common zoonosis worldwide. Prevention of brucellosis is based on surveillance and prevention of risk factors. ⋯ Findings from validity and reliability studies show that the Turkish version of the BPQ is a valid and reliable scale in Turkish society and culture.
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Primary nephrotic syndrome is an important cause of chronic renal failure in childhood. Important neuronal complications may develop during the disease. ⋯ Texture analysis may be helpful in demonstrating brain parenchymal involvement in paediatric patients with primary nephrotic syndrome by showing changes that are not recognised on conventional images.
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The middle meningeal artery (MMA) is the leading supplier of the cranial dura and serves as a donor blood channel in craniotomy and cerebrovascular bypass procedures. However, the complex embryology of the MMA and population differences give rise to several anatomic variations that are of great importance in head injuries pertaining to the petrous and squamous parts of the temporal bone. Similarly, care must be taken to protect the artery during surgical operations that involve the maxillary artery and the vidian nerve. ⋯ The longer PB and the larger angle of the MMA in males could be attributed to why there is a high incidence of chronic subdural hematomas and MMA aneurysms in males. The current study is the first to propose a possible explanation for the aforementioned findings with regard to the organization of the MMA.
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Comparative Study
Histopathological Comparison of Various Tongue Base Reduction Processes.
Tongue base reduction surgery is the only minimally invasive technique that can be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, especially to treat obstructive sleep apnea caused by hypopharyngeal obstruction. Studies reported that various devices could be used for tongue base reduction, but comparisons of these methods are limited in the literature. Our study aimed to compare the histological effects of tongue base reduction methods performed with the Celon radiofrequency, monopolar cautery, Coblator, and Sutter devices on the tissue. ⋯ Although we observed that all the methods used were safe, the method that produced the most fibrosis and tissue reduction was the Sutter method.