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  1. Article ; Online: A Segmentation Scheme for Knowledge Discovery in Human Activity Spotting.

    Uslu, Gamze / Baydere, Sebnem

    IEEE transactions on cybernetics

    2022  Volume 52, Issue 7, Page(s) 5668–5681

    Abstract: Spotting the target activity in a sequence of activities and transitions without applying a predetermined window size is a challenging task. The sliding window method, which is the typical approach in segmenting the continuous data stream, operates with ... ...

    Abstract Spotting the target activity in a sequence of activities and transitions without applying a predetermined window size is a challenging task. The sliding window method, which is the typical approach in segmenting the continuous data stream, operates with optimal segment sizes chosen considering the type and duration of the activities. Nevertheless, activity type and duration are usually unknown to the detection unit in practice. In this study, we proposed the nonpredetermined size windowing (NSW) scheme to spot the target activity performed in a sequence of unseen activities. NSW is built on classifying progress-based features in multilayer training and prediction stages where the time-domain progress is expressed in terms of polynomials. Thus, it operates without incorporating the information regarding duration and type of the activities. We verified our method with a proof-of-concept use case where data are acquired by a single wrist-worn 3-D accelerometer. We compared our method against fixed size windowing performed with varying window sizes and feature extraction schemes; windowed energy, peak frequency, Shannon entropy, and wavelet entropy. Our method outperforms the compared schemes, reaching a median accuracy of 89% and a median true positive rate of 1 in both intrasubject and intersubject cases based on an independent test set where each test instance contains a sequence of nine different activities.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Human Activities ; Humans ; Knowledge Discovery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2168-2275
    ISSN (online) 2168-2275
    DOI 10.1109/TCYB.2021.3137753
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  2. Article ; Online: Can ultrasonography be used to determine working length in endodontic treatment? An in vitro study.

    Eren, İrem / Sarıyılmaz, Öznur / Eren, Hakan / Sarıyılmaz, Evren / Uslu, Gülşah

    Odontology

    2023  Volume 112, Issue 2, Page(s) 453–459

    Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate efficacy of ultrasonography (USG) in determining working length in in-vitro conditions. Twenty five access cavities of maxillary incisor teeth were opened and actual working lengths (AWL) were measured with dental ... ...

    Abstract This study was conducted to evaluate efficacy of ultrasonography (USG) in determining working length in in-vitro conditions. Twenty five access cavities of maxillary incisor teeth were opened and actual working lengths (AWL) were measured with dental operating microscope. The working length were then measured with an electronic apex locator and USG. USG and apex locator measurements were statistically analyzed using one sample t-test and compared with AWL. The mean AWL measurment was 20.68 mm. USG measured the working length slightly longer (21.09 mm) than the measurements of apex locator (20.64 mm). Statistical analysis showed that the USG method provided similar measurements to electronic apex locators and with no statistical difference with actual working length (P < .05). USG emerges as a promising method for working length measurement that allows simultaneous visualization of root tip anatomy in cases where electronic apex locators may be insufficient and there is buccal cortical bone loss.
    MeSH term(s) Root Canal Preparation/methods ; Odontometry/methods ; Incisor/diagnostic imaging ; Dental Pulp Cavity/diagnostic imaging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-11
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2092085-4
    ISSN 1618-1255 ; 1618-1247
    ISSN (online) 1618-1255
    ISSN 1618-1247
    DOI 10.1007/s10266-023-00858-1
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  3. Article ; Online: Postoperative pain after SWEEPS, PIPS, sonic and ultrasonic-assisted irrigation activation techniques: a randomized clinical trial.

    Erkan, Erhan / Gündoğar, Mustafa / Uslu, Gülşah / Özyürek, Taha

    Odontology

    2022  Volume 110, Issue 4, Page(s) 786–794

    Abstract: To investigate the efficacy of a new laser irrigation activation system [shock wave-enhanced emission photo-acoustic streaming (SWEEPS)] in terms of postoperative pain after primary root canal treatment compared with other techniques, namely photon- ... ...

    Abstract To investigate the efficacy of a new laser irrigation activation system [shock wave-enhanced emission photo-acoustic streaming (SWEEPS)] in terms of postoperative pain after primary root canal treatment compared with other techniques, namely photon-induced photo-acoustic streaming (PIPS), sonic system with EDDY, passive ultrasonic system (PUI), and manual dynamic activation (MDA). Two hundred patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular premolar teeth were enrolled and randomly allocated to five different irrigation activation groups (n = 40) after chemo-mechanical root canal preparation. For irrigation activation, the SWEEPS and PIPS tips were attached to the Er-YAG laser system in the respective groups, while the Irrisafe tip was used in the PUI group and the EDDY tip in the sonic group. In the MDA group, irrigation was agitated with the master gutta-percha cone. At postoperative hours 8, 24, and 48 and on day 7, pain intensity was evaluated using the 10-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and analgesic intake was recorded. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the VAS scores, and pain prevalence and analgesic intake were examined with the Pearson's chi-square test at the 5% significance level. The PIPS and SWEEPS groups had the lowest level and prevalence of pain when compared to the remaining groups (P < 0.001). The PUI, sonic and MDA groups did not differ in terms of pain scores at hours 8 and 48 (P > 0.05). On day 7, the highest score and pain prevalence were recorded in the MDA group (P < 0.001). There was no difference between the groups in terms of analgesic intake (P > 0.05). Laser-activated irrigation systems provided lower postoperative pain scores and levels compared to the other activation systems. The MDA group had the highest pain scores and incidence at the end of the seventh day.
    MeSH term(s) Dental Pulp Cavity ; Humans ; Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control ; Root Canal Irrigants/pharmacology ; Root Canal Irrigants/therapeutic use ; Root Canal Preparation/methods ; Therapeutic Irrigation/methods ; Ultrasonics
    Chemical Substances Root Canal Irrigants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-10
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2092085-4
    ISSN 1618-1255 ; 1618-1247
    ISSN (online) 1618-1255
    ISSN 1618-1247
    DOI 10.1007/s10266-022-00700-0
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  4. Article ; Online: Antibacterial efficacy of copper-added chitosan nanoparticles: a confocal laser scanning microscopy analysis.

    Keskin, N B / Aydın, Z U / Uslu, G / Özyürek, T / Erdönmez, D / Gündoğar, M

    Odontology

    2021  Volume 109, Issue 4, Page(s) 868–873

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of copper added chitosan nanoparticles (CU-CNPs) as an irrigation solution with different irrigants in terms of eliminating Enterococcus Faecalis (E. faecalis) from the root canals. Fifty ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of copper added chitosan nanoparticles (CU-CNPs) as an irrigation solution with different irrigants in terms of eliminating Enterococcus Faecalis (E. faecalis) from the root canals. Fifty mandibular premolar teeth were prepared and infected with E. faecalis for 21 days. After the incubation period, samples were randomly divided into a control group irrigated with distilled water and 4 experimental groups (n = 10) irrigated with as follows, %6 NaOCl, %6 NaOCl + %9 editronate (HEBP), Chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs), and CU-CNPs. To calculate the proportion of dead E. faecalis cell volume, stained using LIVE/DEAD BacLight Bacterial Viability Kit and were scanned using confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). All the irrigation solutions significantly (P < .05) killed the bacteria in the canal, except for the control group. CU-CNPs solution killed the highest (P < .05) number of bacteria compared with the other experimental groups. No significant difference was found between CNPs, NaOCl + HEBP, and NaOCl in terms of antibacterial activity. CU-CNPs solution was exhibited higher antibacterial efficacy against E. faecalis.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Chitosan/pharmacology ; Copper/pharmacology ; Microscopy, Confocal ; Nanoparticles ; Root Canal Irrigants ; Sodium Hypochlorite
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Root Canal Irrigants ; Copper (789U1901C5) ; Chitosan (9012-76-4) ; Sodium Hypochlorite (DY38VHM5OD)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-14
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2092085-4
    ISSN 1618-1255 ; 1618-1247
    ISSN (online) 1618-1255
    ISSN 1618-1247
    DOI 10.1007/s10266-021-00613-4
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  5. Article ; Online: Effect of multiple autoclave cycles on the surface roughness of HyFlex CM and HyFlex EDM files: an atomic force microscopy study.

    Yılmaz, K / Uslu, G / Özyürek, T

    Clinical oral investigations

    2018  Volume 22, Issue 9, Page(s) 2975–2980

    Abstract: Aim: To compare the effect of autoclave cycles on the surface topography and roughness of HyFlex CM and HyFlex EDM instruments using atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis.: Methodology: Eight new files of each brand were subdivided into four ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To compare the effect of autoclave cycles on the surface topography and roughness of HyFlex CM and HyFlex EDM instruments using atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis.
    Methodology: Eight new files of each brand were subdivided into four subgroups (n = 2/each subgroup). One group was allocated as the control group and not subjected to autoclave sterilization. The other three groups were subjected to different numbers (1, 5, and 10) of autoclave sterilization cycles. After the cycle instruments were subjected to AFM analysis. Roughness average (Ra) and the root mean square (RMS) values were chosen to investigate the surface features of endodontic files. The data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tamhane tests at 5% significant level.
    Results: The lowest Ra and RMS values were observed in the HyFlex EDM files that served as the control and in those subjected to a single cycle of autoclave sterilization (P < 0.05). The highest Ra and RMS values were observed in the HyFlex CM and HyFlex EDM files that were subjected to 10 cycles of autoclave sterilization (P < 0.05). The surface roughness values of the HyFlex CM group showed a significant increase after ten autoclave cycles, whereas those of the HyFlex EDM group exhibited a significant change after five autoclave cycles (P < 0.05).
    Conclusions: Although the initial surface roughness values of the HyFlex EDM files were lower than those of the HyFlex CM files, the surface roughness values of the EDM files showed a statistically significant increase after 5 cycles of autoclave sterilization. In contrast, the surface roughness values of the HyFlex CM files did not increase until 10 cycles of autoclave sterilization.
    Clinical relevance: Present study indicated that autoclave sterilization negatively affected the surface roughness of the tested NiTi files.
    MeSH term(s) Dental Instruments/microbiology ; Endodontics/instrumentation ; Materials Testing ; Microscopy, Atomic Force ; Sterilization/methods ; Surface Properties
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-02-13
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1364490-7
    ISSN 1436-3771 ; 1432-6981
    ISSN (online) 1436-3771
    ISSN 1432-6981
    DOI 10.1007/s00784-018-2382-5
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  6. Article: Mechanical Properties of the New Generation RACE EVO and R-Motion Nickel-Titanium Instruments.

    Basturk, Fatima Betul / Özyürek, Taha / Uslu, Gülşah / Gündoğar, Mustafa

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 15, Issue 9

    Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the dynamic cyclic fatigue, torsional and bending resistance of two novel RACE EVO (FKG Dentaire SA, La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland) and R-Motion (FKG) nickel−titanium instruments with traditional RaCe (FKG) ... ...

    Abstract This study aimed to evaluate and compare the dynamic cyclic fatigue, torsional and bending resistance of two novel RACE EVO (FKG Dentaire SA, La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland) and R-Motion (FKG) nickel−titanium instruments with traditional RaCe (FKG) instruments. RACE EVO, R-Motion and RaCe instruments with a size of 25 and taper of 0.06 were used. A dynamic cyclic fatigue test was used to assess the time to fracture. The fractured surfaces were further analyzed using scanning electron microscopy at ×350 and ×3000 magnifications. A torsional resistance test was performed to measure the maximum torsional strength and angle of rotation. Phase transformations with temperature were evaluated using differential scanning calorimetry. The results were statistically analyzed with a Kruskal−Wallis test at a 5% significance level. R-Motion had the highest time to fracture and the lowest torsional and bending resistance, whereas RaCe had the lowest time to fracture and the highest torsional and bending resistance (p < 0.05). In relation to the angle of rotation, RACE EVO instruments had the highest deformation capacity followed by R-Motion and RaCe instruments (p < 0.05). The greater cyclic fatigue resistance and lower torsional and bending resistance results indicate that the novel R-Motion and RACE EVO instruments are less rigid and more flexible than RaCe instruments.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma15093330
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  7. Article: Effect of glide path preparation with PathFile and ProGlider on the cyclic fatigue resistance of WaveOne nickel-titanium files.

    Uslu, Gülşah / İnan, Uğur

    Restorative dentistry & endodontics

    2019  Volume 44, Issue 2, Page(s) e22

    Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of glide path preparation with PathFile and ProGlider nickel-titanium (NiTi) files on the cyclic fatigue resistance of WaveOne NiTi files.: Materials and methods: Forty-four WaveOne ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of glide path preparation with PathFile and ProGlider nickel-titanium (NiTi) files on the cyclic fatigue resistance of WaveOne NiTi files.
    Materials and methods: Forty-four WaveOne Primary files were used and divided into four groups (
    Results: The highest number of cycles to failure was found in the control group, and the lowest numbers were found in the 1 WaveOne group and the PF+WaveOne group. Significant differences were found among the 1 WaveOne, PF+WaveOne, and control groups (
    Conclusion: Glide path preparation with NiTi rotary files did not affect the cyclic fatigue resistance of WaveOne Primary files used on acrylic blocks.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-05-09
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2715357-5
    ISSN 2234-7666 ; 2234-7658
    ISSN (online) 2234-7666
    ISSN 2234-7658
    DOI 10.5395/rde.2019.44.e22
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  8. Article ; Online: Evaluating the effects of

    Atila Uslu, Gözde / Uslu, Hamit

    Archives of physiology and biochemistry

    2019  Volume 128, Issue 1, Page(s) 121–125

    Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of : Methods: Forty rats were divided into 4 groups: Control (C), Diabetes Control (DC), Diabetes + : Results: In the D + JR group, Fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels decreased from day ...

    Abstract Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of
    Methods: Forty rats were divided into 4 groups: Control (C), Diabetes Control (DC), Diabetes +
    Results: In the D + JR group, Fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels decreased from day 14 onwards. There was a significant decrease in plasma levels of Fibronectin Type III Domain Containing 5 (FNDC5) and adiponectin (ADP) in the DC group compared to the C group (
    Conclusions: In conclusion, the present study found that JR and its bioactive components alleviated insulin resistance by increasing ADP and FNDC5 and decreasing FBG in a rat model of streptozotocin (STZ) + nicotinamide (NAD)-induced type 2 diabetes (T2D).Highlights
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Blood Glucose ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Fibronectins ; Hyperglycemia/drug therapy ; Hyperglycemia/prevention & control ; Insulin Resistance ; Juglans ; Plant Extracts/pharmacology ; Plant Extracts/therapeutic use ; Plant Leaves ; Rats
    Chemical Substances Blood Glucose ; FNDC5 protein, rat ; Fibronectins ; Plant Extracts
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1238320-x
    ISSN 1744-4160 ; 1381-3455
    ISSN (online) 1744-4160
    ISSN 1381-3455
    DOI 10.1080/13813455.2019.1668018
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  9. Article ; Online: Investigation of the effectiveness of sonic, ultrasonic and new laser-assisted irrigation activation methods on smear removal and tubular penetration.

    Uslu, Gülşah / Gündoğar, Mustafa / Üngör, Mete / Özyürek, Taha / Erkan, Erhan / Keskin, Neslihan Büşra

    Lasers in medical science

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 1, Page(s) 30

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of different irrigation activation methods on smear layer removal and tubular penetration. One hundred-five distal roots of mandibular molar teeth in total; 50 for smear removal efficiency (n = 10) ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of different irrigation activation methods on smear layer removal and tubular penetration. One hundred-five distal roots of mandibular molar teeth in total; 50 for smear removal efficiency (n = 10) analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and 55 roots were used to examine tubular penetration using confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). Five different irrigation activation methods were used in this study; conventional needle irrigation (CNI), sonic irrigation device of EDDY, passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), PIPS and SWEEPS techniques, which are two different laser irrigation activation methods. The obtained data were statistically analyzed and the significance level was determined as p < 0.05. At the apical level, the cleanest canal walls were observed when laser methods PIPS and SWEEPS were used, while in the middle third, there was no difference in smear removal efficiencies between all groups except for the CNI (p > 0.05). Penetration depths and percentages increased from apically to coronally in all groups. The PUI and EDDY generally showed similar penetration depths and percentages to the CNI, except at the coronal root level (p > 0.05). In all groups, when PIPS was used, it showed greater penetration depth and percentage (p < 0.05). PIPS and SWEEPS techniques showed lowest and similar smear scores compared to PUI and EDDY in the apical area where access and effectiveness of the irrigation solution are difficult.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Root Canal Preparation/methods ; Ultrasonics ; Root Canal Irrigants ; Therapeutic Irrigation/methods ; Smear Layer ; Lasers ; Dental Pulp Cavity
    Chemical Substances Root Canal Irrigants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632808-8
    ISSN 1435-604X ; 0268-8921
    ISSN (online) 1435-604X
    ISSN 0268-8921
    DOI 10.1007/s10103-022-03697-8
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  10. Article ; Online: Effect of EDDY and manual dynamic activation techniques on postoperative pain in non-surgical retreatment: a randomized controlled trial.

    İnce-Yusufoğlu, Selen / Keskin, Neslihan Büşra / Uslu, Gülşah / Helvacioglu-Yigit, Dilek

    BMC oral health

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 3

    Abstract: Background: During non-surgical retreatment process, the products such as dentin debris, root canal fillings, irrigation solutions, microorganisms and remaining pulp tissues can extrude to the apical area and can cause the postoperative pain and flare- ... ...

    Abstract Background: During non-surgical retreatment process, the products such as dentin debris, root canal fillings, irrigation solutions, microorganisms and remaining pulp tissues can extrude to the apical area and can cause the postoperative pain and flare-up. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluatethe effect of EDDY and manual dynamic activation (MDA) techniques on postoperative pain (PP) associated with retreatment.
    Methods: Ninety patients scheduled for retreatment were treated at a single visit. Non-vital mandibular premolar teeth diagnosed with asymptomatic apical periodontitis were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups (n = 45) on the basis of the need for additional irrigation activation procedures (EDDY and MDA). The patients' post-treatment pain levels were asked to rate the intensity of their pain on a 10-point numerical rating scale (NRS) at the 12th, 24th, 48th, and 72nd h and 7 days.The data were analyzed using the chi-square and Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for within-group comparisons and Mann Whitney U test was used to compare the groups by time period.
    Results: The difference in postoperative pain intensity between two groups was statistically significant at 12, 24, 48, and 72 h (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference at 7 days. Moreover, no statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of gender and analgesic medication intake (p > 0.05). Pain intensity after the treatment was lesser in the MDA groupthanin the EDDY group at 12, 24, 48, and 72 h.
    Conclusion: This study could lead us to conclude that the two activation systems can be used during endodontic retreatment with no difference at PP 7 days later. However, a comparison of the groups indicated that the EDDY resulted in significantly more PP at 12, 24, 48, and 72 h. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04726670.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Root Canal Obturation/adverse effects ; Dental Pulp Cavity ; Periapical Periodontitis/surgery ; Periapical Periodontitis/complications ; Pain, Postoperative/etiology ; Retreatment ; Root Canal Preparation/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2091511-1
    ISSN 1472-6831 ; 1472-6831
    ISSN (online) 1472-6831
    ISSN 1472-6831
    DOI 10.1186/s12903-022-02702-4
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