Browsing by Author "Agar, U"
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Changes in mandibular third molar angle and position after unilateral mandibular first molar extraction
Ay, S; Agar, U; Bicakci, AA; Kosger, HH (MOSBY-ELSEVIER, 2006)Introduction: Third molars often become impacted because of lack of space for their eruption. Because the third molars play an important role occlusally, premolars or second molars are sometimes extracted to create space. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...