2025
Why Do My Teeth Hurt? Causes, Fixes, and When to See a Dentist
A short zing to cold or sweets points to exposed dentin; pain that lingers or starts on its own points to irreversible pulpitis. Here is which needs a visit.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval
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Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
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// Implants
Subperiosteal Implants: For Jaws Without Enough Bone
A subperiosteal implant rests on the jawbone, not inside it. Across 13 studies with 227 implants, 97.8 percent were in function. Who qualifies, and the risks.
ÖŞ
Dr Ömer Faruk Şarkbay, PhD8 min
// Surgery
Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery: How to Heal Faster
In a trial of 630 patients who had four third molars removed, most quality-of-life measures recovered within 5 days. Here is what is normal each day.
ÖŞ
Dr Ömer Faruk Şarkbay, PhD6 min
// Surgery
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Healing: Day by Day and the Warning Signs
In a 249-patient daily diary, swelling peaked on day 2 and chewing trouble fell by day 6. Here is what to expect day by day, and the warning signs.
ÖŞ
Dr Ömer Faruk Şarkbay, PhD6 min
// Aesthetic
White Spots on Teeth: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Resin infiltration outperformed both no treatment and fluoride varnish in a meta-analysis of 11 studies covering 1,834 teeth in 413 patients. White spots are usually demineralised enamel.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval5 min
Osteoporosis Drugs, Tooth Extraction and Implants
In a large cohort, denosumab was associated with 36% fewer hip fractures than alendronate. Here is what each drug means for implant and extraction planning.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval5 min
// Aesthetic
Zirconium Dental Crowns: Aesthetic Appeal with Durability
A meta-analysis of 64 studies reported five-year survival of 96.8 percent for monolithic zirconia and 97.3 percent for veneered crowns. Failure mode differs.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval3 min
// Root Canal
Root Canal Treatment: What Happens Inside the Tooth
Pooled results from 42 studies put primary root canal therapy at 92.6% under loose criteria and 82.0% under strict ones. Here is what the treatment involves.
AÇ
Dr Anıl Çetin, PhD5 min
// Aesthetic
Porcelain Veneers How to Perfect Your Smile
Across 29 studies, pooled veneer survival at 10.4 years was 96.13% for feldspathic and 96.81% for lithium disilicate. A veneer covers only the front surface.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval4 min