Although the specificity values were low, the Turkish MDAS demonstrated acceptable sensitivity, positive and negative predictive values. Thus, high reliability and validity of the MDAS supports its cross-cultural validity and indicated that it may be a valuable tool in quantifying fear of dentistry among Turks.

Our results showed a lack of knowledge of sports participants about management and prevention of traumatic dental injuries. Educational programs should be organized to give information about emergency treatment and promote the use of mouthguards to sport participants.

Brain death amplifies the adverse effects of steatosis on the hepatic microcirculation. Our results underline the need for therapeutic intervention in brain-dead state when steatotic livers are to be used for transplantation.

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The prevelance of mesiodens in a group of non-syndromic Turkish children: a radiographic study PurposeThe aim of the present study is to determine the prevelance and clinical status of mesiodens in a group of non-syndromic Turkish children, with an analysis of the associated clinical-eruptive complications. Materials and MethodsThis study sample consists of 58142 pediatric patients' . Standard equipment and films were used in the suspected patients. The examination of all radiographs was performed under standard conditions by two pediatric dentists with over 10 years experience. Age, gender, number of mesiodens, morphology and clinical status were recorded in forms. ResultsA total of 83 mesiodentes were diagnosed in 59 children with ages ranging from 6-14 years. The prevelance of mesiodens was estimated as 0.1%. Males were more frequently affected than females in the ratio of 2.3:1. Of the 83 mesiodentes, 48.2% were conical, 31.3% were tuberculate and 20.5% were incisor like, 22.9% were inverted, and 68.7% were fully impacted. The number of mesiodens was one in 36 cases (61.0%), two in 22 cases (37.3%) and three in one case (1.7%). The mean age at the time of diagnosis of the mesiodens was 9.5 years. The main complication associated with the mesiodens was displacement or rotation of the permanent teeth (73.3%). ConclusionThis study presents 0.1% prevelance of mesiodens in a group of Turkish children sample. The majority of the mesiodentes were unilateral located in the premaxillary region, were conical shaped, and remained unerupted. The mean age at the time of diagnosis of the mesiodens in this study was 9.5 years, with this period being later than the eruption time of the maxillary central incisor.

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IHA administration is considered as an effective treatment modality which significantly reduces the prevalence of or even provides complete recovery from recurrent UTIs in childhood. Therefore, it is believed that this approach can be used as a promising alternative to widespread use of antibiotics in this patient group.

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