Browsing by Author "Ekici, Ömer"
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Association of Malocclusion, Parafunctional Habits and Quality of Life in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Ekici, Ömer (Türkiye Klinikleri, 2021)Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between malocclusion, parafunctional habits and quality of life in patients with the temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Material and Methods: This ... -
Association of stress, anxiety, and depression levels with sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular disorders
Ekici, Ömer (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020)Objective: To examine the psychological symptoms of TMD and their effects on sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Methods: The study was carried out with 425 consecutive TMD patients who sought care ... -
Awareness of Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw among Dentist Working at Public Oral and Dental Health Care Centers in Ankara, Turkey
Ekici, Ömer (Türkiye Klinikleri, 2021)Objective: Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw(MRONJ) is a major complication of treatment with antiresorptiveand antiangiogenic agents in the oral and maxillofacial region. Thiscross-sectional study aims to evaluate ... -
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Knowledge and Experience Among Dentists in Turkey
Ekici, Ömer (Emergency Medicine Physicians Assoc Turkey, 2020)Aim: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential skill that all health care professionals arc advised to acquire. Dentists, as health professionals, should be able to recognize cardiac arrest and effectively perform ... -
Comparison of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Temporomandibular Joints in Unilateral Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Morphometric Study
Camcı, Hasan; Ekici, Ömer (Türkiye Klinikleri, 2022)ABS TRACT Objective: To compare healthy and affected joints of patients with the unilateral temporomandibular disorder (TMD) via morphometric measurements of radiographic images. Material and Methods: Forty-one patients ... -
Comparison of the Efficiency of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Therapy in Patients With Symptomatic Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement With Reduction
Ekici, Ömer; Dündar, Ümit; Büyükbosna, Murat (W.B. Saunders Co, 19.07.2021)Purpose: Many different treatment modalities have been tried in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and different results have been reported. The aim of the study was to investigate and compare the ... -
Effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with myogenic temporomandibular joint disorder: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Ekici, Ömer; Dündar, Ümit; Büyükbosna, Murat (Elsevier, 2022)Purpose The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in the short and long term in the treatment of patients with the myogenic temporomandibular joint disorder(TMD). Methods This ... -
Evaluation of surface roughness after root resection: An optical profilometer study
Ekici, Ömer; Aslantaş, Kubilay; Kanık, Özgür; Keleş, Ali (Wiley-Liss, 25.01.2021)The aim of this study was to evaluate the roughness of the apical surface after apicalresection performed by six different methods with an optical profilometer. Sixtyhuman single root premolar teeth were used in this in ... -
Evaluation of the efficiency of different treatment modalities in individuals with painful temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction: a randomised controlled clinical trial
Ekici, Ömer; Dündar, Ümit; Deste Gökay, Gonca; Büyükbosna, Murat (Elsevier, 26.08.2021)The aim of the study was to investigate and compare short and long-term effects of occlusal splints (OS), ultrasound (US), and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in patients with painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc ... -
Immunohistochemical evaluation of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-17 cytokine expression in peripheral giant cell granuloma and peripheral ossifying fibroma of the jaws
Ekici, Ömer; Ay, Sinan; Açıkalın, Mustafa Fuat; Paşaoğlu, Özgül (Elsevier, 21.02.2022)Objective To examine and compare the immunohistochemical expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17 and TNF-α in peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) and peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF). Design The study included 20 POF and ... -
Kefir alters craniomandibular bone development in rats fed excess dose of high fructose corn syrup
Ekici, Ömer; Aslan, Esra; Güzel, Hilal; Korkmaz, Ömer Adil; Sadi, Gökhan; Gürol, Ahmet Muhtar; Boyacı, Mehmet Gazi; Pektaş, Mehmet Bilgehan (Springer, 06.10.2021)Introduction: Dietary high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is involved in the pathogenesis of oral diseases as well as metabolic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of HFCS-feeding on the craniomandibular ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes of the Dentists Regarding Oral Cancer in Ankara, Turkey
Ekici, Ömer (Kare Publ, 2020)OBJECTIVE Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in the human body and is a global health concern. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding oral cancer of dentists working in Turkey. METHODS ... -
Knowledge Levels of Medical Students Related to Airway Management in Patients with Maxillofacial Trauma
Ekici, Ömer (Marmara University Press, 2021)Objective Airway management in maxillofacial injuries is quite complex and involves many difficulties. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge level of medical faculty students about airway management in ... -
Masseter muscle and gingival tissue inflammatory response following treatment with high-fructose corn syrup in rats: Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of kefir
Ekici, Ömer; Aslan, Esra; Aladağ, Tuğçe; Güzel, Hilal; Korkmaz, Ömer Adil; Bostancı, Aykut; Sadi, Gökhan; Pektaş, Mehmet Bilgehan (Wiley, 2021)The aim of the study was to evaluate whether high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) intake (20% beverages) impacts antioxidative structures and inflammation in the gingival tissue and masseter muscle of rats. Kefir was tested for ... -
Opinions of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Related to Dental Malpractice
Ekici, Ömer (2020)The aim of this study is to explain the concept of dental malpractice, to reveal the knowledge and opinions of oral and maxillofacial surgery specialists about dental malpractice and to investigate whether these opinions ... -
Oral ve Maksillofasiyal Cerrahi Hastalarında Ağız Kanseri Farkındalığının Değerlendirilmesi
Ekici, Ömer (2020)Ağız kanseri, her yıl bildirilen kanser hastalarının sayısının artmasıyla ciddi bir küresel halk sağlığı sorunu olarak kabul edilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir diş hekimliği fakültesinde ağız, diş ve çene cerrahisi ... -
Psychological Profile and Sleep Quality of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction with or without Bruxism
Ekici, Ömer (Galenos Yayincilik, 2021)Objective: Bruxism is characterised by clenching or grinding of the teeth due to contraction of the masseter, temporalis and other jaw muscles. This study aimed to evaluate the psychological profile and sleep quality of ... -
Psychological Status and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study
Ekici, Ömer (Türkiye Klinikleri, 2022)Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the association of psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression with the quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Material and ... -
Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Sleep Quality in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Ekici, Ömer (Galenos Yayincilik, 2021)Objective: Craniofacial pain and sleep are interrelated: Pain can cause sleep problems, and sleep problems can worsen pain. This study aimed to establish the relationship between chronic pain and sleep quality among patients ... -
The relationship of biochemical factors related to calcium metabolism with temporomandibular disorders
Ekici, Ömer; Çelik, Sefa (Elsevier, 21.10.2022)Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between calcium metabolism-related biochemical factors (alkaline phosphatase, vitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, phosphorus and magnesium), ...
