Temporary adhesive bridge restoration of the upper anterior teeth lost due to trauma: Three case reports
Şahin, Meryem
Aim: Traumatic dental injuries at the anterior region of the maxilla occur frequently in children and adults. In this case report, we aimed to describe the temporary aesthetic restoration of the upper lateral incisor with a fiber-reinforced bridge by using the original tooth crown, which had avulsed after dental trauma. Methodology: Case 1: A 14-year-old girl with an avulsion in tooth #11 due to trauma visited our clinic. During the examination, it was seen that the wound had healed, and there was no luxation in teeth #21 and #12. Since the patient could not undergo prosthetic procedures, for reasons including implants, and did not want a removable prosthesis, a single crown supported by acrylic tooth fibers was constructed. Case 2: A 17-year-old male patient was referred to our clinic b...
Interrelations among PTSD, Complex PTSD, and depression in Syrian refugees: A network analysis
Emre Han ALPAY
The Syrian civil war has resulted in unprecedented displacement and psychological distress, with millions of refugees experiencing high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), and depression. This study examines the interconnections between these disorders among Syrian refugees using network analysis. Data were collected between May and October 2024 from 628 adult Syrian refugees (66.1% women; Mean age = 32.09, SD = 10.95) who had migrated to Türkiye following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in March 2011. PTSD, CPTSD, and depressive symptoms were assessed using the International Trauma Questionnaire and the Patient Health Questionnaire–9. Network analysis revealed a moderately dense symptom structure, highlighting strong associat...