Browsing by Author "Doruk, C"
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A comparison of the effects of rapid maxillary expansion and fan-type rapid maxillary expansion on dentofacial structures
Doruk, C; Bicakci, AA; Bascifti, FA; Agar, U; Babacan, H (E H ANGLE EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC, 2004)The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the sagittal, transverse, and vertical effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and fan-type RME on dentofacial structures. The study group consisted of 34 patients, 14 ... -
Correction of a mandibular lateral incisor-canine transposition
Doruk, C; Babacan, H; Bicakci, AA (MOSBY-ELSEVIER, 2006)Early diagnosis of a transposition can simplify the orthodontic correction. In this report, we describe the orthodontic management of a patient with mandibular right lateral incisor and canine transposition. Nonextraction ... -
Evaluation of nasal airway resistance during rapid maxillary expansion using acoustic rhinometry
Doruk, C; Sokucu, O; Sezer, H; Canbay, EI (OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2004)The purpose of this study was to evaluate nasal airway resistance (NAR) during rapid maxillary expansion (RME) using acoustic rhinometry (AR). The sample comprised 22 children (13 girls and nine boys) with maxillary ... -
Extraoral nasal molding in a newborn with unilateral cleft lip and palate: A case report
Objective: The purpose of this case report is to introduce an extraoral nasal molding appliance (ENMA) and treatment approach for presurgical nasoalveolar molding in newborns with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: ... -
Nasal airway changes due to rapid maxillary expansion timing
Bicakci, AA; Agar, U; Sokucu, O; Babacan, H; Doruk, C (E H ANGLE EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC, 2005)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal minimum cross-sectional area (MCA) using acoustic rhinometry (AR) in two groups of subjects who were treated before and after ... -
Pulpal blood flow: effects of corticotomy and midline osteotomy in surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion
Ozturk, M; Doruk, C; Ozec, I; Polat, S; Babacan, H; Bicakci, AA (CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2003)Introduction/purpose: Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion is used for the management of transverse maxillary deficiency in the early permanent dentition. The success depends on the maintenance of an adequate blood ... -
Rapid maxillary expansion and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion effects on nasal volume
Babacan, H; Sokucu, O; Ay, S; Doruk, C (E H ANGLE EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC, 2006)The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) on nasal volume using acoustic rhinometric methods. Two groups of subjects ... -
The role of psycho-social factors in headgear compliance
Agar, U; Doruk, C; Bicakci, AA; Bukusoglu, N (OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2005)The aim of this study was to identify the role of psycho-social factors in headgear compliance. Fifty-one patients, with an Angle Class 11 division 1 malocclusion comprised the study sample. The treatment plan aimed to ... -
The role of the headgear timer in extraoral co-operation
Doruk, C; Agar, U; Babacan, H (OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2004)The aim of this research was to study headgear co-operation using an objective measuring instrument, the Compliance Science System (CSS). Forty-six patients were included in the investigation, 32 girls and 14 boys (10-15 ...
