Suzan Cangül

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.

[ 1 ] - A General Overview of Chitosan and its Use in Dentistry

Chitosan is a biocompatible material that has been researched in many areas in recent years. As it can be obtained from renewable sources, has antimicrobial properties, is biocompatible, and has no toxic effect, chitosan is currently a widely-used material. The use of chitosan was investigated in different areas related to dentistry. Chitosan is used in the prevention of caries and wear, to inc...

[ 2 ] - Antioxidant Levels in the Saliva of Patients with Cirrhosis Compared with Patients Post-Transplantation

The aim of this study was to compare antioxidant levels of saliva in patients with cirrhosis and liver transplantation. This study was carried out on 45 subjects referred to the Gastroenterohepatology Clinic of Dicle University Medical Faculty. These subjects were composed of cirrhosis, transplanted patients, and control group with no liver problems. The saliva samples were taken in the morning...