The aim of this study was (1) to investigate the relationship between occlusal factors and
bruxism among 965 Turkish subjects (472 boys and 493 girls) with a mean age of 12.8 years (…

Methods Adolescents undergoing fixed appliance treatment at 2 centers were recruited for
this study. Twenty-two patients (16 women and 6 men) wore Essix retainers (Essix group) …

This study aims at determining the durability of mortar and concrete, including aggregate of
discarded car tires under environmental conditions. These conditions are freeze-thaw, …

We report the observation of morphology-dependent resonances from silicon microspheres.
The dropped channels are observed both in the transmission and elastic scattering spectra …

One of the most important components of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning is
the evaluation of the patient's soft tissue profile. The aim of this study was to develop angular …

Purpose This study aimed to examine extended postoperative ileus and its risk factors in
patients who have undergone abdominal surgery, and discuss the techniques of prevention …

One of the persistent obstacles for high-power laser diodes (LDs) has been the catastrophic
optical mirror damage (COMD), which limits the operating power level and lifetime of …

Effective and sustainable climate-friendly policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in
line with the 2020 European Green Deal are necessary. Accordingly, renewable energies …

The study aims to determine the shear bond strength (SBS) values of different flowable
composites (Pulpdent® Flows-Rite, 3M™ Filtek Flow, and Heraeus Kulzer® Flow Line) in …

In this study a comprehensive investigation of combustion (cylinder pressure, rate of pressure
rise, ignition delay) and heat release (rate of heat release, cumulative heat release and …