Aim: Resin-containing restorative materials are widely used in the restoration of teeth. Our aim in this study is to examine the color change of beverages consumed cold on resin-containing restorative materials. Methodology: Samples were prepared using composite resins and resin-based CAD/CAM blocks. All prepared samples were kept in cold tea, cold coffee, coke, energy drink, and distilled water after polishing. The color values of the samples were measured with a spectrophotometer at the beginning, on the 1st, 7th and 30th days, and the color change values were calculated with the CIEDE2000 formula. Statistical analysis of color change values was performed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey multiple comparison tests (p0.05), at the end of the 7th and 30th days, cold tea caused the statistically highest color change (p0.05). Composite resins showed more color change than resin-based CAD/CAM blocks (p<0.05). Conclusion: Cold tea causes the most discoloration on resin-based materials. While the resin-containing CAD/CAM blocks showed a color change under the AT value in all cold drinks, the composite resins showed a color change above the AT value in cold tea and coffee. How to cite this article: Altıparmak ET, Aybala Oktay E, Karaoğlanoğlu S, Aydın N, Ersöz B, Özarslantürk S. The effect of cold drinks on the coloration of resin-containing restorative materials. Int Dent Res 2022;12(1):14-20. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2022.vol12.no2.3 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

Objective: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the anatomical structure, dimensions, and variations in the nasopalatine canal using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in patients undergoing implant treatment in the maxillary anterior region. The goal was to identify potential risks and complications that may arise during surgical procedures. Additionally, canal shape, number, and its relationship with gender and nasal septa were assessed as secondary parameters. Methods: This retrospective study included CBCT scans of 185 patients who applied for implant treatment in the anterior maxilla between January 2021 and December 2023. Patients with edentulous anterior maxillae and no pathological lesions in the implant region were included. CBCT images were analyzed in sagittal, axial, and coronal planes using standardized measurement protocols. The shape, number, dimensions, and angulation of the nasopalatine canal were evaluated by two blind observers with high inter-rater agreement. Morphological classifications and canal–implant relationships were recorded as primary and secondary outcome parameters. Results: Among the 185 CBCT scans analyzed, the nasopalatine canal was most frequently observed as a single structure (87.6%), typically located in the central incisor region, with a cylindrical morphology in the sagittal plane (44.9%) and a single shape in the coronal plane (52.4%). While no significant differences were found in morphometric parameters by age or sex, accessory canal locations differed significantly between sexes (p = 0.040). Conclusions: The anatomical characteristics and morphometric measurements of the nasopalatine canal exhibit considerable variability, underscoring the importance of individualized CBCT assessment during implant planning in the anterior maxilla. Recognizing accessory canal positions, particularly their sex-related differences, is critical for minimizing surgical complications and optimizing outcomes.

Statement of the problem: It is important for oral surgeons to deter-mine the precise location of mandibular third molar before extraction. The close relationship of mandibular canal and mandibular third molar is a risk factor for alveolar nerve damage. Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between mandibular canal and the mandibular third molar which has alre-ady been seen in close relationship on panoramic radiograph (PR) by the comparison of findings of the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the PR. Materials & Methods: Close relationship between the mandibular third molar and mandibular canal was scanned in 180 patients by the PR. Images were also obtained by CBCT from patients among which a close-relationship was detected between mandibular canal and mandibular third molar. Results: Close relationship was detected between mandibular third molar and mandibular canal on 26 of 180 PR and evaluated 46 mandibular third molars. In 41 cases, both the findings in PR and in CBCT images showed compliance with each other. As a result it was clearly seen that the mandibular third molars which were detected to be in close relationship on PR were mostly also in close relationship with mandibular canal on CBCT-images. Conclusions: If the close relationship is not seen on the panoramic images then there is no need to get CBCT for extracting the mandibular third molars. By this way complication risks are eliminated with less radia-tion. However CBCT should be definitely used in cases which complete as-sessment cannot be made in no way due to artifacts such as superposition in PR.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between dental amalgam filling and cognition in older adults. Materials and Methods: A total of 169 patients aged 65 years and above were recruited from a geriatric outpatient clinic. Their socio-demographic and chronic disease data were recorded. All patients underwent oral examinations. Amalgam filling index scores were calculated for individuals with amalgam fillings. The participants were divided into a study group [amalgam (+)] and a control group [amalgam (–)] based on their amalgam-filling statuses. For sub-analysis, the amalgam-filled group was categorised according to high (≥4.191) and low (0.05), or in all test scores between participants with high and low amalgam scores in the group with amalgam fillings. Conclusions: This study showed that dental amalgam fillings were not associated with cognitive decline in older adults. Keywords: Aged; Cognitive Dysfunction; Dental Amalgam.