Melda Pelin Akkitap

Radiographic burden of dentin caries in first permanent molars: an international caries classification and management system-based panoramic radiographic study with artificial intelligence-assisted detection

First permanent molars (FPMs) are highly susceptible to dental caries, and radiographic assessment may provide important information about the extent and severity of dentin involvement. This study investigated the radiographic burden of dentin caries in FPMs using an Internationa...

CBCT-based posterior maxillary morphometry of the maxillary tuberosity and cortical bone thickness in the third-molar region

Fractures involving the maxillary tuberosity and buccal cortical bone represent notable complications during maxillary third-molar extraction and may be influenced by anatomical characteristics of the posterior maxilla. This study aimed to evaluate maxillary tuberosity dimensions...

Clinical indications and determinants of field-of-view selection in cone-beam computed tomography among pediatric patients: a two-center cross-sectional study

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is increasingly used in pediatric dentistry, but field-of-view (FOV) selection should be carefully optimized to minimize radiation exposure in young patients. This study aimed to describe the distribution of clinical indications, region of int...