List of Articles by MeSH

ENDODONTICS

1. Brugger W, Hofer V, Städtler P. Antibacterial Effects of Endodontic Dressings on Enterococcus Faecalis in Human Root Dentine. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2007;41(4):326-36.
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   Title in English:	Antibacterial Effects of Endodontic Dressings on Enterococcus Faecalis in Human Root Dentine
   Title in Croatian:	Antibakterijski učinak endodontskog uloška na Enterococcus faecalis u dentinu zubnog korijena
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	ENDODONTICS ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS DENTINE, SECONDARY ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS, LOCAL
   Abstract:	The aim of this in vitro study was to assess antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide (Calasept) and chlorhexidine (CHX) in various concentrations with respect to Enterococcus faecalis in human root dentine up to 100 μm. Material and Methods: Forty-eight human root canals were enlarged to standard size (ISO 40) and inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis for 21 days. After inoculation the canals were medicated with one of the following: 2 %, 1 % and 0.2 % chlorhexidin gel, Chlorhexidine releasing gutta-percha points (active point), calcium hydroxide and aqua distillate (aqua dest.). Aqua dest. served as control medium. At the end of a disinfection period of one week dentine samples were collected with reamer and H-file (ISO 45 and 50) and put onto Columbia agar plates. Results: Bacterial growth was assessed by counting the colony forming units (CFU) after 24 hours and 48 hours of incubation. CHX gels could penetrate dentine up to 100 μm. Two % CHX gel is slightly stronger than 1 % CHX gel (p-value 0.0925) only in the peripheral dentine sample after 48 hours of incubation, and 0.2 % CHX gel had less effects on E. faecalis than 2 % CHX (p-value 0.0191). In the central dentine sample no difference between the CHX gels could be observed. In general, CHX gels were more effective than the other medicaments tested. No significant difference between Ca(OH)2 and Aqua dest. could be observed. Conclusion: For effective elimination of E. faecalis, especially in deeper dentine-layers, CHX concentrations of at least 1 % are necessary. An intracanal, interappointment dressing of 2 % CHX may have the potential to eliminate E. faecalis in vivo.

2. Hatibović-Kofman Š, Schneider-Friedman C, Bylykbashi J, El-Kassem M. Retrospective Clinical Study of Pulp Treatment with Ferric Sulfate and Formo Cresol. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2006;40(2):107-15.
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   Title in English:	Retrospective Clinical Study of Pulp Treatment with Ferric Sulfate and Formo Cresol
   Title in Croatian:	Retrospektivno kliničko istraživanje liječenja pulpe željeznim sulfatom i formokrezolom
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	PULPOTOMY FORMOCRESOLS ENDODONTICS TOOTH, DECIDUOUS
   Abstract:	Research Objective: To compare outcomes of Diluted Formo Cresol (DFC) pulpotomies versus Ferric Sulphate (FS) pulpotomies performed by paediatric dentists in Private Practice (PP) and those performed by students in Simulated Practice Environment Clinic (SPEC) at the University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada. Clinical and radiographic data were retrospectively collected from charts in PP and SPEC. The same, clinical protocol followed in both settings. Inclusion criteria for consideration of patient’s data were:1. The patient must have remained in the clinic at least 2 years following pulp treatment.2. The patient must have attended his/her recall examinations at 6 or 12 month intervals.3. The patient must have had at least two sequential radiographs.A total of 354 primary molars were studied. At PP, clinical/radiographic success after 3 years was 99% / 97% for DFC and 98% / 96% for FS. At SPEC, clinical /radiographic success was 95% / 78% for DCF and 94% / 77% for FS. No signifi cant difference (p>0.05) was observed in clinical outcomes between DFC and FS treatment groups at both settings (PP / SPEC). However, radiographic success was signifi cantly higher (p<0.05) for both treatment groups at PP than at SPEC.DFC and FS medicaments are equally effective in pulp therapy of primary teeth. Radiographic success of both treatment groups at both settings is less pronounced than clinical success. Even though students performed high quality pulp treatment for primary teeth, they did not match their instructors’ performance. Overall, the results justify the use of non-toxic Ferric Sulphate over Formo Cresol as a primary pulpotomy agent.

3. Galić N, Katunarić M, Šegović S, Šutalo J, Stare Z, Anić I. A Clinical Evaluation of the Apex Locator-Endometer ES-02. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(4):489-500.
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   Title in English:	A Clinical Evaluation of the Apex Locator-Endometer ES-02
   Title in Croatian:	Procjena kliničke pouzdanosti Endometer ES-02 uređaja
   Type of Article:	professional paper
   MeSH:	ENDODONTICS ROOT CANAL THERAPY + instrumentation ROOT CANAL PREPARATION + instrumentation
   Abstract:	The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the electronic apex locator, Endometer ES-02 in measurement of root canal length in clinical practice. The Endometer ES-02 instrument uses impedance of high frequency electric current. The sample consisted of 631 teeth (328 single rooted, 70 bi-rooted and 250 tri-rooted teeth). After extirpation of the pulp by pulp extirpators, the root canal was rinsed with the 2.6% NaOCl solution and dried by paper points. The root canal length was measured using an Endometer ES-02 instrument. After the standard endodontic procedure, the root canals were obturated with Diaket and gutta-percha points, based on the measurement result obtained by Endometer ES-02. The teeth were then X-rayed and accuracy of the procedure was evaluated by measuring the distance between radiographic apex and endodontic filling with a digital caliper. The accuracy of the procedure was 96.4%.

4. Pandurić V, Tarle Z, Knežević A, Kišić S. [Endodontic Treatment and Esthetic Restoration of Fractured Upper Incisors - Case Presentation]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1997;31(Suppl):338.
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   Title in English:	Endodontic Treatment and Esthetic Restoration of Fractured Upper Incisors - Case Presentation
   Title in Croatian:	Endodontsko liječenje i estetska opskrba frakturiranih gornjih sjekutića - Prikaz slučaja
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	ENDODONTICS ROOT CANAL THERAPY TOOTH INJURIES + therapy DENTAL RESTORATION, PERMANENT
   Abstract:	(not available)

5. Molnar M, Pater-Henigsman L. [Root Perforatio. Case Presentation]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1997;31(Suppl):333.
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   Title in English:	Root Perforatio. Case Presentation
   Title in Croatian:	Perforacija korijena. - Prikaz slučaja
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	ENDODONTICS DENTAL PULP DISEASES + complications ROOT CANAL THERAPY
   Abstract:	(not available)

6. Lukšić-Dolenc N, Leušić J. [Therapy for Inadequate Endodontic Treatment of Teeth]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1997;31(Suppl):330.
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   Title in English:	Therapy for Inadequate Endodontic Treatment of Teeth
   Title in Croatian:	Terapija endodontski neadekvatno obrađenih zuba
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	ENDODONTICS DENTAL PULP DISEASES + complications ROOT CANAL THERAPY
   Abstract:	(not available)

7. Prpić-Mehičić G. [Risk Patients in Clinical Endodontic Practice]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1997;31(Suppl):307-9.
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   Title in English:	Risk Patients in Clinical Endodontic Practice
   Title in Croatian:	Rizični bolesnici u kliničkoj endodontskoj praksi
   Type of Article:	congress report
   MeSH:	ENDODONTICS DENTAL PULP DISEASES + complications ROOT CANAL THERAPY + contraindications
   Abstract:	(not available)