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Prof. Dr. R. Figen KAPTAN

Prof. Dr. R. Figen KAPTAN Head of Department Endodontics

Prof. Dr. R. Figen KAPTAN

Endodontics
Head of Department

Education and Professional Background

  • 2014: Professorship
  • 2006: Associate Professorship
  • 2002: Yeditepe University, Faculty of Dentistry / Assistant Professorship
  • 1999: Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Endodontics / PhD
  • 1991: Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry / MSc

Articles and Publications

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities)

  1. Can Say E, Altundal H, Kaptan F. Reattachment of a maxillary fractured tooth: A case report. Quintessence International, 2004; 35(8):601–604.
  2. Kaptan F, Sert S, Kayahan B, Haznedaroğlu F, Tanalp J, Bayırlı G. Comparative evaluation of the preparation efficacies of Hero Shaper and Nitiflex root canal instruments in curved root canals. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod, 2005; 100(5):636–642.
  3. Tanalp J, Kaptan F, Sert S, Kayahan B, Bayırlı G. Quantitative evaluation of the amount of apically extruded debris using three different rotary instrumentation systems. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod, 2006; 101:250–257.
  4. Arıkan H, Kaptan RF, Kayahan B, Haznedaroğlu F. Management of perforations due to miniplate application. J Endod, 2006; 32:482–485.
  5. Kayahan MB, Malkondu O, Canpolat C, Kaptan F, Bayırlı G, Kazazoğlu E. Periapical health related to the type of coronal restorations and quality of root canal fillings in a Turkish subpopulation. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod, 2008; 105(1):e58–e62.
  6. Kayahan MB, Nekoofar MH, Kazandağ M, Canpolat C, Malkondu O, Kaptan F, Dummer PMH. Effect of acid-etching procedure on selected physical properties of mineral trioxide aggregate. Int Endod J, 2009; 42:1004–1014.
  7. Gerek M, Başer ED, Kayahan MB, Sunay H, Kaptan RF, Bayırlı G. Vertical root fracture resistance of teeth after ultrasonic and Masseran retrieval of fractured instruments. Int Endod J, 2012; 45(5):429–434.
  8. Kaptan F, Karapınar-Kazandağ M, Kayahan MB, Bora T, Bayırlı G. Potential of an Er:YAG laser in the removal of calcium hydroxide from root canals. Photomed Laser Surg, 2012; 30(5):250–254.
  9. Kaptan RF, Haznedaroğlu F, Kayahan MB, Baştürk FB. An investigation of current endodontic practice in Turkey. Scientific World Journal, 2012; Article ID 565413.
  10. Kaptan RF, Haznedaroğlu F, Baştürk FB, Kayahan MB. Treatment approaches and antibiotic use for emergency dental treatment in Turkey. Ther Clin Risk Manag, 2013; 9:443–449.
  11. Kaptan RF, Karapınar-Kazandağ M, İşeri U. Treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis following root canal therapy at the 1-year follow-up: report of two cases. Ther Clin Risk Manag, 2013; 9:477–482.
  12. Kayahan MB, Nekoofar M, McCann A, Sunay H, Kaptan RF, Meraji N, Dummer PM. Effect of acid-etching procedures on the compressive strength of four calcium silicate-based endodontic cements. J Endod, 2013; 39(12):1646–1648.
  13. Kaptan RF, Pamukcu-Güven E, Topçuoğlu N, Yazıcı M, Külekçi G. Ex vivo assessment of recurrent doses of topical gaseous ozone in the removal of Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in root canals. Niger J Clin Pract, 2013 (accepted).

Articles Published in Other International Peer-Reviewed Journals

  1. Altundal H, Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı G. Severe dens invaginatus in the maxillary central incisor. Oral Health Dent Manag Black Sea Countries, 2003; 4(6):45–48.
  2. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Altundal H, Bayırlı G. Management of an odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract: a case report. Oral Health Dent Manag Black Sea Countries, 2003; 2(4):60–63.
  3. Tanalp J, Sert S, Kaptan F, Kayahan B, Bayırlı G. Examination of pH changes and calcium ion release caused by calcium hydroxide plus cones. Endodontic Practice, 2004; 31–34.
  4. Kaptan RF, Kayahan B, Sert S, Karapınar M, Bayırlı G. Root canal morphology of human permanent mandibular incisors. Ovidius Univ Annals, Dental Medicine Sciences, 2004; 3:60–62.
  5. Güler N, Şençift K, Kaptan F, Olgaç V. Bilateral odontogenic keratocyst in maxilla misdiagnosed as radicular cyst. Balkan J Stomatol, 2005; 10:57–60.
  6. Tanalp J, Dikbaş İ, Sert S, Kaptan F, İlgüy D, Karapınar-Kazandağ M, Bayırlı G. Evaluation of the prevalence of odontogenic sinus tracts and possible relationships with overlying restorations in patients referred for endodontic treatment. Balkan J Stomatol, 2006; 10:1–7.
  7. Civelek A, Uysal F, İşeri U, Dülger O, Hotelier EL. Fracture strength of various post-core systems. Balkan J Stomatol, 2007; 11:196–200.
  8. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Sert S, Altundal H, Tanalp J, Bayırlı G. Root canal morphology in the mesiobuccal root of maxillary permanent first molars at various ages. Endodontic Practice, 2007; 32–35.
  9. Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı G. Anatomy of the pulp chamber floor of permanent mandibular and maxillary molars. Balkan J Stomatol, 2008; 12:18–20.

    International Scientific Meetings – Proceedings

    Oral Presentations

    1. Uysal-Kaptan RF, Yırcalı UA. Effects of different canal files on zip formation. IADR 4th Joint CED/NOF Congress, 24–27 August 2000, Warsaw, Poland.
    2. Civelek A, Uysal F, İşeri U, Dülger O, Hotelier EL. Fracture strength of various post-core systems. 10th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 4–6 October 2001, Munich, Germany.
    3. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Bayırlı G. Anatomy of the pulp chamber floor of the permanent maxillary molars. 7th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, 28–30 March 2002, Kuşadası, Turkey.
    4. Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı G. Anatomy of the pulp chamber floor of the permanent mandibular molars. 7th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, 28–30 March 2002, Kuşadası, Turkey.
    5. Güler N, Şençift K, Kaptan F, Akkök U, Olgaç V. Bilateral odontogenic keratocyst in the maxilla. Turkish Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association 10th International Scientific Congress, 5–9 June 2002, Belek/Antalya, Turkey.
    6. Gerek M, Başer ED, Kayahan MB, Sunay H, Kaptan RF, Bayırlı G. Vertical root fracture resistance of teeth after ultrasonic and Masserann retrieval of fractured instruments. 15th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 14–17 September 2011, Rome, Italy.
    7. Ayhan T, Kaptan F, Kalayci S, Şahin F. An in vitro comparison of antibacterial effects of four different root canal irrigation methods in root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis. FDI 101st Annual World Dental Congress, 28–31 August 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.
    8. Övsay E, Kaptan RF, Karapınar-Kazandağ M. Removal of fractured instruments from root canals: Case report. Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 6th International Scientific Congress, 21–23 November 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.

    Poster Presentations

    1. Uysal-Kaptan RF, Yırcalı UA. Examination of the effects of nickel-titanium and conventional files on root canal preparation. Turkish Endodontic Society 7th International Congress, 19–21 April 2000, Istanbul, Turkey.
    2. Uysal-Kaptan RF, Civelek A, Ersoy M, Bayırlı G. Treatment of root canals with different curvatures: Case report. Turkish Endodontic Society 7th International Congress, 19–21 April 2000, Istanbul, Turkey.
    3. Mohseni-Kashani K, Dindar S, Kaptan RF, Haznedaroğlu F. Shaping ability of nickel-titanium hand and rotary instrumentation techniques in simulated curved canals. 10th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 4–6 October 2001, Munich, Germany. Abstract: Int Endod J, 35:97, 2002.
    4. Kaptan RF, Karapınar M, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı GS. Root canal morphology of human permanent mandibular incisors. 10th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 4–6 October 2001, Munich, Germany. Abstract: Int Endod J, 35:103, 2002.
    5. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Karapınar M, Bayırlı GS. Complications in the use of sodium hypochlorite during endodontic treatment – Case report. 10th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 4–6 October 2001, Munich, Germany.
    6. Karapınar M, Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı GS. Retrieval of broken instruments and gutta-percha from root canals – Five cases. 10th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 4–6 October 2001, Munich, Germany.
    7. Say EC, Altundal H, Kaptan F. Reattachment of a fractured maxillary incisor tooth fragment: Case report. 7th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, 28–30 March 2002, Kuşadası, Turkey.
    8. Altundal H, Kaptan F, Kayahan B, Bayırlı G. Severe dens invaginatus in the maxillary central incisor. 7th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, 28–30 March 2002, Kuşadası, Turkey.
    9. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Altundal H, Bayırlı G. Management of an odontogenic cutaneous fistula: Case report. 7th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, 28–30 March 2002, Kuşadası, Turkey.
    10. Haznedaroğlu F, Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Sert S, Bayırlı G. Evaluation of the effectiveness of two different electronic apex locators in determining working length. Turkish Endodontic Society 8th International Congress, 3–5 May 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.
    11. Ersoy M, Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı G. Examination of microleakage of three different root canal filling methods using fluid filtration technique. Turkish Endodontic Society 8th International Congress, 3–5 May 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.
    12. Kaptan RF, Haznedaroğlu F, Kayahan MB, Sert S. Examination of the effects of nickel-titanium hand and rotary instruments on curved root canal preparation. Turkish Endodontic Society 8th International Congress, 3–5 May 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.
    13. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Karapınar M, Bayırlı G. Treatment of two-canalled canine teeth – Three cases. Turkish Endodontic Society 8th International Congress, 3–5 May 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.
    14. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Mohseni-Kashani K, Karapınar M, Bayırlı G. Examination of the effects of Profile 0.4/0.6 O.S. and GTTM rotary nickel-titanium instruments on curved root canal preparation. Turkish Endodontic Society 8th International Congress, 3–5 May 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.
    15. Haznedaroğlu F, Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Sert S. Comparison of two digital radiography methods in determining working length in curved and straight root canals. Turkish Endodontic Society 8th International Congress, 3–5 May 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.
    16. Kaptan F, Tanalp J, Sert S, Kayahan B, Bayırlı G. Examination of pH changes and calcium release caused by calcium hydroxide plus cones. Turkish Endodontic Society 9th Scientific Congress, 22–24 April 2004, Istanbul, Turkey.
    17. Kaptan F, Sert S, Kayahan B, Haznedaroğlu F, Tanalp J, Bayırlı G. Examination of the preparation efficacy of Hero Shaper and nickel-titanium hand instruments in curved root canals. Turkish Endodontic Society 9th Scientific Congress, 22–24 April 2004, Istanbul, Turkey.
    18. Uysal FK, Kayahan MB, Sert S, Altundal H, Tanalp J, Bayırlı G. Age-related changes in the mesiobuccal root canal configuration of maxillary first molars. Turkish Endodontic Society 9th Scientific Congress, 22–24 April 2004, Istanbul, Turkey.
    19. İşeri U, Kaptan F, Altundal H, Kayahan MB. Management of internal and external root resorption and perforation. CED/NOF/ID IADR International Congress, 24–28 August 2004, Istanbul, Turkey.
    20. Tanalp J, Kaptan F, Kayahan B, Sert S, Karapınar-Kazandağ M, Bayırlı G. SEM evaluation of the effectiveness of Glyde File Prep® on smear layer removal. 12th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, 12–15 September 2005, Dublin, Ireland.
    21. Kaptan F, Haznedaroğlu F, Kayahan MB, Özkan H. A study of endodontic practice among Turkish dentists. 15th Bienn

    National Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

    1. Haznedaroğlu F, Yıldırım S, Yırcalı A, Sübay K, Uysal F. Comparison of single- and multi-visit endodontic treatments in vital teeth in terms of postoperative pain. Journal of Dentistry, 20:140–143 (1996).
    2. Haznedaroğlu F, Sübay K, Yalçın S, Yırcalı A, Uysal F. Treatment and prognosis of avulsed teeth due to trauma. Journal of Dentistry, 20:128–132 (1996).
    3. Haznedaroğlu F, Yıldırım S, Uysal F. Evaluation of Ca(OH)₂ preparation as intracanal medicament in necrotic teeth in terms of postoperative pain between sessions. Journal of Dentistry, 21:224–227 (1996).
    4. Yırcalı A, Uysal F. Postoperative pain in endodontics. Denizli Dental Association Journal, 7:26–28 (1997).
    5. Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Karapınar M, Bayırlı G. Treatment approaches in teeth with foreign objects in root canals (Case reports). Journal of Dentistry, 43:33–37 (2002).
    6. Sert S, Özçelik C, Aslanalp V, Kaptan F, Kayahan B. Extra premolars: Four cases. Akademik Dental Journal, 5:54–60 (2003).
    7. Uysal-Kaptan RF, Civelek A, Ersoy M, Bayırlı G. Treatment of root canals with different curvatures: Case report. Akademik Dental Journal, 6:65–71 (2004).
    8. Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Sert S, Tanalp J, Karapınar M, Bayırlı G. Examination of the effects of Profile .04/.06 & OS and GTTM rotary NiTi instruments on curved root canal preparation. Turkish Journal of Dentistry, 11:204–209 (2004).
    9. Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Sert S, Haznedaroğlu F, Tanalp J. Examination of the effects of NiTi hand and rotary instruments. Turkish Journal of Dentistry, 11:27–33 (2004).
    10. Kaptan F, Dülger J, Ersoy M, Kayahan B, Sert S, Karapınar M, Bayırlı G. Effect of intracanal medication with calcium hydroxide on apical leakage in curved root canals: Fluid filtration study. Turkish Journal of Dentistry, 56(11):97–102 (2004).
    11. Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Bayırlı G. A look at rotary instruments. Journal of Dentistry, 58:16–23 (2004).
    12. Haznedaroğlu F, Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB, Sert S, Bayırlı G. Evaluation of the effectiveness of two different electronic apex locators in determining working length. Turkish Journal of Dentistry, 12(60):101–103 (2005).
    13. Haznedaroğlu F, Kayahan MB, Kaptan RF, Sert S. Comparison of two digital radiography methods in determining working length in curved and straight root canals. Turkish Journal of Dentistry, 12(60):82–85 (2005).
    14. Kaptan F, Bayırlı G. The role of Enterococcus faecalis in endodontic infections. Akademik Dental Journal, 26:55–60 (2005).
    15. Kayahan MB, Kaptan F, Bayırlı G. Perforations encountered during root canal treatment and treatment approaches. Roots, 1:56–59 (2008).
    16. Kayahan MB, Bora T, Malkondu Ö, Kaptan F, Bayırlı G. Effect of prophylactic occlusal reduction after endodontic treatment in teeth with irreversible pulpitis on postoperative pain. Akademik Dental Journal, 11:46–48 (2010).
    17. Kaptan RF, Kayahan MB. Latest systems in rotary instruments. Journal of Dentistry, 97:22–24 (2011).
    18. Övsay E, Kaptan RF, Bayırlı G. Healing of large periapical lesions with conventional endodontic treatment. Roots: Int Mag Endod, 17:24–28 (2012).
    19. Övsay E, Kaptan RF. Removal of fractured instruments from root canals. Roots: Int Mag Endod, 19:10–16 (2013).
    20. Övsay E, Kaptan RF. Examination of pulp vitality. Journal of Dentistry, 109:52–54 (2013).
    21. Gerek M, Kaptan RF, Aşçı S. Root canal medicaments. Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry Journal (accepted).
    22. Övsay E, Başer Can ED, Kaptan RF. Treatment of large periapical lesions caused by trauma with endodontic surgery: Case report. Roots: Int Mag Endod, 2:6–8 (2013).

    Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings

    Oral Presentations

    1. Yırcalı A, Uysal F. Postoperative pain in endodontic treatment. Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry 9th Scientific Congress, 3–9 September 1995, Belek/Antalya.
    2. Aybar B, Kaptan F, Arıkan-Kocaelli H, Fırat D, Bilgeç B, Özyuvacı H, Ilıcalı A. Histopathological evaluation of the effects of three different retrograde filling materials on healing in situ (rat) bone defects. Oral Surgery Association 5th Scientific Congress, 24–29 May 1999, Antalya.

    Book Chapters in National Publications

    1. Figen Uysal Kaptan: Smear Layer. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    2. Figen Uysal Kaptan, Müzeyyen Kayataş: Root Canal Medicaments. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    3. Figen Uysal Kaptan: Irrigation of Root Canals. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    4. Meriç Karapınar Kazandağ, Figen Uysal Kaptan: Magnification Systems and Their Role in Endodontics. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    5. Figen Uysal Kaptan, Meriç Karapınar Kazandağ: Geriatric Endodontics. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    6. Figen Uysal Kaptan, Jale Tanalp, Meriç Karapınar Kazandağ: Local Anesthetics in Endodontic Treatment. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    7. Meriç Karapınar Kazandağ, Figen Uysal Kaptan, Jale Tanalp, Elif Çiğdem Kaspar: Evidence-Based Dentistry and Endodontics. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.
    8. Faruk Haznedaroğlu, Jale Tanalp, Figen Uysal Kaptan, Meriç Karapınar Kazandağ: Traumatic Dental Injuries. In: Endodontics, Quintessence, Istanbul, Turkey.

    Reviewer Roles in National Journals

    • Effect of different resin cements and cement film thicknesses on push-out bond strength. 7tepe Clinical Journal.
    • Root canal treatment of a three-rooted maxillary first premolar (Case report). 7tepe Clinical Journal.
    • Relationship between orthodontic and endodontic treatment. 7tepe Clinical Journal.
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