List of Articles by MeSH

CRANIOMETRY

1. Lazić B, Keros J, Komar D, Ćatović A, Azinović Z, Bagić I. Assesment of craniometric and skelototopic characteristics of the facial skeleton and palate in a population of North-West Croatia. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2000;34(2):137-47.
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   Title in English:	Assesment of craniometric and skelototopic characteristics of the facial skeleton and palate in a population of North-West Croatia
   Title in Croatian:	Određivanje kraniometrijskih i skeletotopskih osobitosti kostura lica i nepca u populaciji sjeverozapadne Hrvatske
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	FACIAL BONES + anatomy & histology PALATE CRANIOMETRY
   Abstract:	The entire osseous system of transmission of mastication forces may be divided into five smaller units: the lower jaw, the anterior and posterior system of facial mid-portion, the frontal bone with the base of the cerebral cranial segment and the cerebral part of the skull. The development of these regions is simultaneously influenced by genetic determinants and numerous external (environment, climate) and general factors (statics, gravity, upright walking).The objective was to study basic craniometric and skeletotopic characteristics of the facial skeleton and hard palate in osteologic samples kept at the "Drago PeroviE" Department of Anatomy. A total of 64 skulls pertaining to both sexes were included in the study. Following determination of craniometric points, measurements of twelve selected indicators were made by electron gliding meter with 0.01 error probability and by goniometer with 1 percent error probability. The obtained results were compared with the data of similar studies and, together with other harmonic distances, they were mathematically inserted into a harmonic circle with the diameter of 2R. The height of the skull is taken to be 2R, which is one sixth of an adult person's height.The obtained measurements have ensured the basis for further mathematical and structural analyses of the cranial structure.

2. Stipetić J, Čelebić A, Katunarić M, Valentić-Peruzović M, Stipetić D. [Influence of aging and the loos of teeth on some variations of TMJ]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1990;24(3):185-96.
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   Title in English:	Influence of aging and the loos of teeth on some variations of TMJ
   Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj životne dobi i stupnja ozubljenosti na neke parametre temporomandibularnog zgloba
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT + anatomy & histology AGING TOOTH LOSS CRANIOMETRY
   Abstract:	Many authors consider that the contours and dimensions of TMJ continue to be reshaped and remodeled even after the period of growth and development is complete, in response to changing mechanical stresses under influence of aging, abrasion and the loss of the teeth. Therefore, the aim of this study was to find out if aging and the loss of teeth make any influence on TMJ. The sample consisted of 80 dry skulls and their mandibles. The following parameters were measured: 1A (AB) the distance from the lateral ending of petrotympanic fissure to the intersection of petrotympanic and petrosquamosus fissure, 1B (BC) the distances from the intersection of petrotympanic and petrosquamosus fissure to the most prominent part of the articular eminence, 1C (AC) the distance from the lateral ending of petrotympanic fissure to the most prominent part of articular eminence and 2 (h) the depth of the mandibular fossa. Measured values were analysed in connection with sex, age, the different percentage of the remaining teeth and the left or the right side. There was no significant difference at the probability level of 95%, nor for the left and the right side, neither for the different age groups, sex and the different percentage of the remaining teeth (p greater than 0.05). Still, it is obscure the existence and the changes in TMJ when the growth is completed. It is necessary to study this problem on the bigger sample and the new methods as CT and artroscopy could be helpful.