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1. Komar D, Jermaz S, Mehulić K, Stipetić J. Analysis of Fixed Prosthetic Appliance in Patient Living in the Metković Region, Croatia. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(2):143-54.
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   Title in English:	Analysis of Fixed Prosthetic Appliance in Patient Living in the Metković Region, Croatia
   Title in Croatian:	Raščlamba fiksnoprotetskih radova u pacijenata metkovićevske regije
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED
   Abstract:	Epidemiological studies on the condition of existing or the need for new fixed prosthodontic appliances, with the purpose of planning required prosthetic teams, improved materials and methods, are essential in modern prosthodontics.The aim of this study was to evaluate the aesthetic material used in patients with fixed prosthodontic appliances in the Metkovi} region and determine the frequency of crowns and bridges in relation to age, gender, level of education, employment, socio-economic status and frequency of regular visits to the dentist. examination The study included 212 patients, wearing fixed prosthodontic appliances, who were examined in the dental office (clinic) at the Metkovi} Medical Centre during 2001.Descriptive statistics and (2 tests were used during data analysis. The following conclusions were made: 1. The older group of patients had significantly more bridges than crowns (p<0.01). There was no significant difference between gender with regard to the distribution of crowns and bridges (p>0.05), or between patients of different levels of education (p>0.05). Retired patients had significantly more bridges than crowns compared to employed or unemployed patients (p<0.,05). Patients who visit their dentist regularly (once a year or more often) had significantly more crowns than bridges compared to the patients who visit their dentist irregularly or when in pain (p<0.01). This group (irregular visits to their dentist) had more teeth extracted and consequently bridges than the patients who regularly visit their dentist . There was no significant difference between patients with regard to crown and bridge prevalence, depending on the age when they first visited the dentist (p>0.,05). Less educated patients had more fixed prosthodontic appliances older than 10 years than better educated patients (p<0.01). 2. Relatively high frequency of porcelain (64%) was recorded in comparison to acrylic material (36%). There was no difference in gender depending on the material used (p>0.05). Patients older than 60 and less educated patients had more acrylic appliances than younger patients (<39 years) who had mainly only ceramic appliances (p<0.01).

2. Čelebić A, Stipetić J, Šimac-Bonačić T, Kutija P, Ptaček D. Influence of Head Position on the Interocclusal Freeway Space Measurement During Pronunciation of "s" and "mi" and During Rest. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):317-8.
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   Title in English:	Influence of Head Position on the Interocclusal Freeway Space Measurement During Pronunciation of "s" and "mi" and During Rest
   Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj položaja glave na slobodni interokluzijski prostor za vrijeme izgovaranja "s" i "mi" i za vrijeme fiziološkog mirovanja određenog prema fizionomiji i relaksiranosti mišića
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	ARTICULATION DISORDERS SPEECH
   Abstract:	Many techniques have been used for measurement of vertical relation in edentulous patients. The aim was to test the influence of changed head position on interocclusal space when the vertical dimension was determined by fonetic methods (“s” and “mi”) or by the method of determining physiological rest position dependent on the patient’s physionomy and masticatory muscle relaxation.This study included 62 fully dentulous subjects of Angle Class I. They were instructed to say “s”, and “mi”, and to maintain mandibular postural rest position until the freeway space was measured. This was done in three different head positions: straight, head leaned back and head leaned forward. Freeway space was measured with a precise calliper, modified for intraoral measurement.There was no significant difference between gender (p > 0.05). The results showed that head position has an important impact on the size of freeway space in the postural rest position (p < 0.01), while during speach of “s” and “mi” the size of freeway space remained constant (p > 0.05).The results confirm that determination of the vertical relation should include phonetic methods rather than physionomy method alone.

3. Baučić M, Baučić I, Čelebić A, Stipetić J, Prohić E, Miko S. Biocorrosion Behavior of High Noble Au-Pt Dental Alloy in Different Solutions and pH Values. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):309.
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   Title in English:	Biocorrosion Behavior of High Noble Au-Pt Dental Alloy in Different Solutions and pH Values
   Title in Croatian:	Biokorozijsko ponašanje plemenite Au-Pt slitine u otopinama različita sastava i pH vrijednosti
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	CORROSION GOLD ALLOYS
   Abstract:	Corrosion stability and biocompatibility are basic factors for oral use of dental alloys. The aim of this study was to analyse the release of metal ions from Gold/platinum (Au/Pt) dental alloy in the different conditions that may be found in the oral cavity.Gold/platinum (Au/Pt) dental alloy was exposed in vitro to either simulated saliva (Saliva; phosphate buffer pH 6.0), highly acidic medium resembling the extreme conditions in the oral cavity (Acid; phosphate buffer pH 3.5), and in lactic acid at pH which occurs under the dental plaque (Plaque, lactic acid pH 3.5). The alloy was immersed in the Saliva, Acid, and Plaque solution for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 21, and 30 days. The solution was analyzed for fifteen metals with the ICP-AES.The results revealed time and solution dependent leaching of Zn, Cu, Fe, and Cr (ANOVA, p<0.01 for solution, time, and interaction comparison). Chromium and iron were not declared in the Au/Pt dental alloy. Undeclared ions (eg. Cr) may be responsible for the allergy attributed to gold.

4. Šegović S, Anić I, Stipetić-Ovčariček J, Galić N, Pavelić B. Microleakage of Postendodontic Systems. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(2):211-9.
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   Title in English:	Microleakage of Postendodontic Systems
   Title in Croatian:	Mikropropusnost poslijeendodontskih sustava
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL LEAKAGE MARGINAL ADAPTATION (DENTISTRY) POST AND CORE TECHNIQUE
   Abstract:	The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of following the proper rules for performing a procedure, such as making a postendodontic post and core system. A postendodontic system should provide retention and resistance of the restoration, resistance of the remaining tooth structure and good sealing of the root canal. Microleakage can occur in the root canal filling as well as in the post and core system. After preparation of the intraradicular post space remains apical root canal filling which is 3-5 mm in length, and is a questionable barrier to prevent microorganisms and their toxins from penetrating into the periradicular tissue. Therefore, one should use the proper techniques in aseptic conditions during post and core treatments.

5. Rinčić N, Čelebić A, Baučić I, Stipetić J, Miko S, Prohić E. The Release of Ions from the Base Co-Cr-Mo Casting Alloy in Vitro into the Phosphate Buffer at pH 6.0. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(1):13-23.
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   Title in English:	The Release of Ions from the Base Co-Cr-Mo Casting Alloy in Vitro into the Phosphate Buffer at pH 6.0
   Title in Croatian:	Otpuštanje iona iz bazne Co-Cr-Mo slitine u fosfatni pufet pH 6
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	VITALLIUM + adverse effects DENTAL ALLOYS + adverse effects
   Abstract:	The purpose of this study was to examine how WIRONIT® alloy behaves in phosphate buffer at pH 6.0 (which simulate human saliva) over a relatively long period of time and to establish the type and amount of ions released from the casting alloy. The study also attempted to determine the influence of the time period, during which the casting alloy was exposed to the phosphate buffer at pH 6.0. and 15.8 height) were tested. Release of ions was measured on ten occasions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 21 and 30 days. An analysis of the solution into which samples of the tested alloy were plunged using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES) showed that cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and nickel (Ni) ions were released during the month. Co ions were released from the base Co-Cr-Mo alloy in the greatest amount while Fe ions were released in the smallest amount. The results of this study indicate that the time of exposure to the phosphate buffer at pH 6.0 had statistically significant influence (p<0.01) in the release of all detected ions from the Co-Cr-Mo alloy.

6. Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Baučić I, Stipetić J, Alajbeg I [Iva], Illeš D. Bilateral Variation of the Silent Period and Isotonic and Isometric Activity of Jaw Closing Muscles. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(4):397-413.
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   Title in English:	Bilateral Variation of the Silent Period and Isotonic and Isometric Activity of Jaw Closing Muscles
   Title in Croatian:	Bilateralne varijacije razdoblja tišine i izotonične i izometrične aktivnosti zatvarača mandibule
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MASTICATORY MUSCLES + physiology DENTAL OCCLUSION
   Abstract:	The aim of this study was: 1. To measure latency and duration of the silent period elicited in an open-close-clench cycle in individuals with all teeth and normal occlusion. 2. To compare the latency and duration of a silent period between the different elevator muscles examined and the symmetry of the reflex responses. 3. To analyze isotonic and isometric muscle activity in open-close-clench cycles and to compare it to the maximum voluntary myoelectric activity. Silent periods were registered and measured in 62 individuals with normal occlusion on the EMGA-1 apparatus. Ten registrations of an open-close-clench cycle was made for each participant to elicit silent periods. Signals from the right and left anterior temporal and left and right masseter muscles were recorded by surface electromyography during 240-300 ms. Silent periods had a latency of 12.5-12.9 ms after the occlusal contact and had only a single short inhibitory pause with complete inhibition of motoneurons. The duration of the silent period was 20.1-21.1 ms. There were no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) of the silent period latency and duration between the examined muscles and the left and the right side. Isotonic muscle activity was equal to isometric muscle activity for each muscle in open-close-clench cycles. The mean isotonic muscle activity was spontaneously constant between open-close-clench cycles and was approximately 60% to 70% of the mean muscle activity during maximum voluntary clencing. The reflex was considered oligosynaptic. The reflex was fully symmetrical and of equal latency and duration between the examined muscles. Stimulation of the primary mechanoreceptor afferents in periodontal ligament by tensile forces generated between occlusal tables of opposing teeth and/or vibration of the unique teeth contact (normal occlusion) and consequent stimulation of mechanoreceptors in temporomandibular joint, tendons or muscles by vibration could be responsible for the reflex.

7. Stipetić J, Čelebić A, Baučić I, Rinčić N, Ćatić A, Baučić M. The Release of Nickel Ions from Three Different Dental Casting Alloys. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(4):381-95.
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   Title in English:	The Release of Nickel Ions from Three Different Dental Casting Alloys
   Title in Croatian:	Otpuštanje iona nikla iz triju različitih zubnih slitina
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL ALLOYS + adverse effects NICKEL
   Abstract:	The objective of the current study was to investigate the release of Ni ions from the following three dental casting alloys: high-noble Au-Pt alloy, and non-noble (base metal) Ni-Cr and Co-Cr- Mo alloys. The purpose of the study was also to determine whether the solution in which an alloy is submerged as well as its pH level and the exposure time have any effect on the amount of released Ni ions from the three above mentioned alloys. Three commercial alloys were used in the experiments: two base metal alloys, Ni-Cr (Wiron 99®, Bego, Germany) and Co-Cr-Mo alloy (Wironit®, Bego, Germany) and one high noble, Au-Pt alloy (Noble Metals Refinery, Zagreb, Croatia). Ni-Cr alloy samples and Co-Cr-Mo alloy samples, rollers of identical dimensions with diameters of 8 mm and heights of 15.8 mm were used, made by the manufacturer. The samples of Au-Pt alloy were plates with dimensions of 8 mm and height of 1 mm, also made by the manufacturer. All the samples were submerged in three different solutions over a certain period of time. The phosphate buffered solution at the pH = 6 level, rapresented human saliva, whereas lactic acid, to which certain amounts of acetic and formic acids, pH=3.5 (0.1 M lactic acid, 0.1 M NaCl, 1% acetic acid and 1% formic acid) were added to represent the condition that is created below dentobacterial plaque. The phosphate buffered solution ( pH=3.5), which was composed according to established pharmacopeical standards was used for comparison, since such extremely acid conditions do not exist in the oral cavity environment. Six samples were used for each tested dental alloy (n=6), for each solution separately and for each tested time interval, and thus 180 samples were used or 540 samples in total. The ion release from the above tested dental alloys in the above mentioned solutions was measured over 10 time intervals, i.e. after 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 21 days and 30 days respectively. Solutions were analysed by atomic absorption spectrometar with inductively coupled plasma (ICP - AES) JY 50, France. Results of the analysis lead to the following conclusions:1. In the following dental alloys (Ni-Cr, Au-Pt, Co-Cr-Mo) the manufacturer states the presence of Ni only in Ni-Cr alloy. Resultsshow that Ni-Cr alloy and Co-Cr-Mo alloy released Ni ions, but the Au-Pt alloy did not, even at low pH levels.2. During the initial period of exposure Ni ions were released from the Co-Cr-Mo alloy in small amounts (10 μg/L) while increase in ion release was observed on the sixth day in the phosphate buffered saline at pH 3.5. Significant Ni ions release also occurred on the 21st day and 30th days respectively in the phosphate buffered solution at pH 6 (artificial saliva) as well as in lactic acid at pH 3.5 (dentobacterial plaque) when amount of the Ni ion release exceeded the approved daily dietary intake of this oligo-element.3. The Ni-Cr alloy released great amounts of Ni ions in all three solutions so that on the very first day of measurement these amounts exceeded the approved daily dietary intake of this element. Gradually, the amount of the released Ni ions increased with great variability in all solutions. However, the greatest increase in Ni ions release was noted in the phosphate buffered saline, at pH 6 level (artificial saliva) where it exceeded the approved daily dietary intake of this element. Therefore, this alloy should be used exclusively for fabrication of metal-ceramic appliances and should be fully covered by ceramic.

8. Jermaz S, Komar D, Ćatović A, Komar V, Baučić I, Lazić B, Stipetić J, Čelebić A. Type and Material of Fixed Prosthodontic Appliance in Patient Living in the Region of Metković. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):354.
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   Title in English:	Type and Material of Fixed Prosthodontic Appliance in Patient Living in the Region of Metković
   Title in Croatian:	nema
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED
   Abstract:	The aim of this study was to evaluate the type and the aesthetic material in relation to age, gender, level of education, employment, socio-economic status and frequency of visits to the dentist. The examination was performed on 212 patients who had a fixed prosthodontic appliance for more than a year (55% males and 45% females, age 18-80 yrs.). The following conclusions were made: 1. The older patients and retired patients had significantly more bridges than crowns (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between gender and patients with a different level of education in the distribution of crowns and bridges (p>0.05). Patients who visit their dentist regularly have significantly more crowns than bridges thanpatients who visit their dentist irregularly or when in pain (p<0.01). Age or the first visit to the dentist made no significant influence on crown and bridge prevalence (p>0.05). 2. Almost all fixed prosthodontic appliances older than 10 years were made of porcelain (98%), while acrylic veneer crowns were more frequent in appliancesolder than 10 or 15 years (p<0.01). Relatively high frequency of porcelain (64%) was recorded in comparison to acrylic material(32%) or chromasite (4%). There was no gender difference with regard to the material used (p>0.05). Patients older than 60 years had more acrylic material compared to younger patients. While patients younger than 39 years had almost exclusively ceramicappliances (p<0.01). Less educated patients had more acrylic veneer appliances. Employed patients had significantly more ceramic appliances than retired patients.

9. Stipetić J, Ćatić A, Čelebić A, Baučić I, Rinčić N, Ćatić A, Rajić-Meštrović S. Investigation of Ion Released from Ni-Cr Alloy in Various Acidity Conditions. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):348.
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   Title in English:	Investigation of Ion Released from Ni-Cr Alloy in Various Acidity Conditions
   Title in Croatian:	nema
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	CHROMIUM ALLOYS + chemistry
   Abstract:	Cytotoxicity is in direct correlation to the level of ion release, with non-precious alloys having higher ion release than that of precious alloys. The most often used non-precious dental alloy is Ni-Cr alloy.The aim of the investigation was to determine the type and quantity of ions released from Ni-Cr alloy (Wiron 99(r), Bego, Germany), in acid solutions with different pH values, and to determine the influence of the type of acid solution, its pH value, and duration of interaction on ion release. The overall sample consisted of 180 pieces ofNi-Cr alloy, 60 samples submerged in each of three different solutions (buffered phosphate solutions pH 3.5 and pH6, and lactic acid solution pH 3.5). Quantity of ion release was measured on solution samples taken at 10 different time intervals by means of the ICP-AES method. Average release of Ni ions in lactic acid solution was432.42 μg/L, while the highest average Ni+ ions release of 541.67μg/L was measured in buffered phosphate solution pH 6.0. MANOVA demonstrated significant influence of the type of solution on Ni ion release (p<0.01), while the time of exposure was not a significant factor (p=0.23). Zn ions demonstrated the lowest average ion release (88.95 μg/L, phosphate solution pH 3.5). Statisticallysignificant influence of the type of solution and pH value on ion release was determined, except for chromium ions (p<0.05). Dentobacterial plaque acidity is sufficient to start corrosion of Ni-Cr dental alloys.

10. Čelebić A, Stipetić J, Rinčić N, Ćatić A, Baučić I, Filipović-Zore I, Bratolić V, Prohić E. Trace Element (TE) Release from Two Different Base Alloys Under Conditions Imitating Oral Saliva. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):347.
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    Title in English:	Trace Element (TE) Release from Two Different Base Alloys Under Conditions Imitating Oral Saliva
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	TRACE ELEMENTS + analysis DENTAL ALLOYS + analysis SALIVA + chemistry
    Abstract:	Electrochemical conditions in the oral cavity lead to a release of metal ions into the patient's saliva. The aim of this study was to examine and compare the types andquantities of metal ions released from two base alloys: Co-Cr-Mo alloy (WironitR, Bego, Germany) and Ni-Cr alloy (Wiron 99, Bego, Germany) under in vitro conditionsimitating artificial saliva. We soaked ten sets of each alloy having 497 mm2 exposure surface for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 21 and 30 days (six pieces each set) in phosphate buffered saline (pH 6.0). TE in the phosphate buffered saline (saliva) were assessed by ICP-AES (JY50P, Jobin-Ywon, France) with the detection limit of 10 mg/L. We found detectable amounts (mg/L) of TE (Mean SD) released from Co-Cr-Mo alloy (Mean SD): Co 337 (170), Fe 21 (15) Zn 87 (56), Ni 41 (68), and Cr 49 (42) and detectable amounts of TE released from Ni-Cr alloy (Mean SD): Co 265 (300), Fe 247 (256) Zn 92 (46), Ni542 (668), and Cr 396 (410). The manufacturer did not indicate the presence of Fe, Zn, and Ni in the Co-Cr-Mo alloy and the presence of Fe, Co and Zn, in the Ni-Cr alloy. A significantly higher amount of Fe, Ni and Cr was released from Ni-Cr alloy (p<0.05), and a considerablyhigher amount of Co was released from Co-Cr-Mo alloy, although it did not reach a statistically significant level (p>0.05), while there was no significant difference between the two alloys for Fe ion release (p>0.05). We must keep in mind that the amount of the released TE may be much higher than the reported values in this study, afterthe laboratory procedures (casting, polishing, etc.) and allergenic essential TE Cr, Co, and Ni may be present locally in a considerably higher amount.

11. Baučić I, Baučić M, Stipetić J, Čelebić A, Rinčić N, Bratolić V, Miko S. A Comparison of Trace Element (TE) Release from High Noble Au-Pt Alloy and Base Co-Cr-Mo Alloy Under In Vitro Conditions of Imitating Oral Saliva. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):346.
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    Title in English:	A Comparison of Trace Element (TE) Release from High Noble Au-Pt Alloy and Base Co-Cr-Mo Alloy Under In Vitro Conditions of Imitating Oral Saliva
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	TRACE ELEMENTS + analysis DENTAL ALLOYS + analysis SALIVA + chemistry
    Abstract:	In a moist environment electrochemical conditions lead to release of metal ions into the patient's saliva. The aim of this study was to examine and compare the types and quantities of metal ions released from two alloys: AuPt alloy and Co-Cr-Mo alloy under in vitro conditions, imitating artificial saliva. We soaked ten sets of Au-Ptalloy pieces having 133 mm2 exposure surface and ten sets of Co-Cr-Mo alloy (WironitR, Bego, Germany) pieces having 497 mm2 exposure surface for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 21 and 30 days (six pieces each set) in phosphate buffered saline (pH 6.0) to mimic dental saliva. TE in the phosphate buffered saline (saliva) were assessed by ICP-AES (JY 50P, Jobin-Ywon, France) with the detectionlimit of 10 mg/L. We found detectable amounts (mg/L) of TE (Mean SD) released from Au-Pt alloy (Mean SD): Zn 124 (51), Cu 53 (63), Fe 15 (11) and Cr 18 (25) and detectable amounts of TE released from Co- Cr-Mo alloy (Mean SD): Co 337 (170), Fe 21 (15) Zn87 (56), Ni 41 (68), and Cr 49 (42). The manufacturer did not indicate the presence of Zn and Fe in the Au-Pt alloy and the presence of Fe, Zn, and Ni in the Co-Cr- Mo alloy. Significantly higher amount of Zn was released from high noble AuPt alloy than from Co-Cr-Mo alloy (p<0.05) and a significantly higher amount of Cr wasreleased from Co-Cr--Mo alloy than from Au-Pt alloy. There was no significant difference in the amount of Fe ions released between the two alloys (p>0.05). We must keep in mind that the amount of released TE may be much higher than the reported values after laboratory procedures (casting, polishing, etc.) and, moreover, other TE may become detectable.

12. Čelebić A, Knezović-Zlatarić D, Carek V, Stipetić J, Baučić I, Komar D, Lazić B, Lazić D. Satisfaction with Removable Denture Therapy in Complete and Partial Denture Wearers. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):328.
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    Title in English:	Satisfaction with Removable Denture Therapy in Complete and Partial Denture Wearers
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	DENTURE + adverse effects ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS + etiology
    Abstract:	The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ satisfaction with their dentures, with denture retention, speech, chewing ability and the comfort of wearing dentures in complete denture (CD) and Kennedy Class I removable partial denture (RPD) wearers The aim was also to compare the level of satisfaction between the CD and RP wearers. A total of 156 CD and 103 RPD wearers took part in this study. Patients graded their satisfaction by using an analogue-visual scale from 1 to 5. The statistical analysis was made (descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov one sample test, Mann-Whitney test). The following conclusions were made: Both CD and RPD patients were mostly satisfied with their dentures (the distribution of the scores of the patients’ assessments was not as described by Gauss, but was skewed towards the highest scores). Variables were ranged from the best to the worst grades in the group CD wearers as follows:retention of upper CD, comfort of wearing upper CD, speech, aesthetic, overall satisfaction, chewing ability, retention of lower CD and comfort of wearing lower CD. Variables were ranged from the best to the worst grades in the group of RPD wearers as follows: aesthetics, retention of upper RPD, comfort of wearing lower RPD,speech, retention of lower RPD, overall satisfaction, chewing ability and comfort of wearing lower RPD. The difference of the satisfaction between RPD and CD wearers was significant (p<0.05) for the comfort of wearing lower denture (higher scores RPD wearers), for the retention of lower denture (higher scores RPD wearers), and for chewing ability (higher scores CD wearers).

13. Baučić I, Stipetić J, Lazić B, Komar D, Mehulić K, Baučić M. Evaluation of Fixed Prosthodontic Appliances after Five Years of Use Using Orthopantomographic Screening in Relation to Material. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(2):243-52.
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    Title in English:	Evaluation of Fixed Prosthodontic Appliances after Five Years of Use Using Orthopantomographic Screening in Relation to Material
    Title in Croatian:	Vrjednovanje fiksnoprotetskih radova od pet godina u odnosu prema materijalu izradbe temeljem nalaza na ortopantomogramima
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED RADIOGRAPHY, PANORAMIC
    Abstract:	The aim of this study was to screen patients with fixed prosthodontic appliances, in the mouth for a period of 5 years or more, for root caries and pocket formation, deeper than 3 mm. The aim was also to determine the difference between frequency of pathologic findings for different materials of fixed prosthodontic appliances (FPA), or between abutments and natural teeth. A total of 260 patients (55% women and 45% men) aged from 25 to 70 years, who had a fixed prosthodontic appliance for a period of 5 years or more in their mouth and who were fully satisfied, participated in the study. A total of 260 orthopantomographs were analysed with 2265 teeth, 864 were abutments of the bridges, 407 crowns and the rest natural teeth. Radiographs were analysed for root caries and pocket formation. The results reveal relatively high incidence of pathologic findings (caries, periodontal pockets > 3 mm) in patients with FPDs older than 5 years. Periodontal pockets were more frequent than cervical caries. The highest frequency of pathologic findings was registered for abutments with metal acrylic crowns, and the lowest frequency of pathologic findings was registered for abutments with metal-ceramic crowns (p<0.05). There were no significant differences between abutments with metal-ceramic crowns and non-abutment teeth (p>0.05). There were no significant differences in caries incidence between the examined teeth (p>0.05). Non-abutment teeth and abutments of metal-ceramic crowns had significantly lower frequency of pockets deeper than 3 mm than abutments of metal acrylic and fullmetallic crowns (p<0.05).

14. Meštrović S, Mikšić M, Štefanac-Papić J, Stipetić J. Prevalence of Malocclusion in Patients with Downs Syndrome. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(2):235-41.
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    Title in English:	Prevalence of Malocclusion in Patients with Downs Syndrome
    Title in Croatian:	Zastupljenost ortodontskih anomalija u ispitanika s Downovim sindromom
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DOWN SYNDROME MALOCCLUSION + complications
    Abstract:	Significant alterations of the cranio-orofacial region have been observed in subjects with Down’s syndrome. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of particular orthodontic malocclusion in these subjects. A group of 112 subjects with cytogenetically confirmed diagnosis of Down’s syndrome was examined. All the subjects underwent a complete dental examination. The following classification was used to determine malocclusion of crowding, premature tooth loss, class III malocclusion, open bite, class II division 2 malocclusion, unilateral cross bite and bilateral cross bite. Clipper language programs were designed for data processing. Malocclusion was found in 92% of the subjects. Class III malocclusion was most frequently observed (43.8%). Crowding and unilateral cross bite were found in 15% of the subjects respectively. Bilateral cross bite was present in 5.4% of the subjects. Premature tooth loss was observed in only 1% of the subjects whereas class II division 2 malocclusion was not recorded in any of the subjects examined.

15. Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Stipetić J, Zrna M, Kuna T, Delić Z. Patients' satisfaction with full dentures of varying age. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(4):421-36.
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    Title in English:	Patients' satisfaction with full dentures of varying age
    Title in Croatian:	Procjena pacijenata o uspješnosti protetske terapije potpunim protezama različite starosti
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTURE, COMPLETE + psychology PATIENT SATISFACTION ESTHETICS, DENTAL DENTURE RETENTION MASTICATION TIME FACTORS SPEECH
    Abstract:	(not available)

16. Stipetić J, Čelebić A, Ćatović A, Lazić B, Pandurić J. Satisfaction with fixed-prosthodontic therapy as assessed by patients. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(3):349-57.
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    Title in English:	Satisfaction with fixed-prosthodontic therapy as assessed by patients
    Title in Croatian:	Zadovoljstvo fiksnoprotetskom terapijom mostovima prema ocjeni pacijenata
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED PATIENT SATISFACTION ESTHETICS, DENTAL SPEECH MASTICATION
    Abstract:	(not available)

17. Stipetić J, Ivaniš T, Čelebić A, Ćatović A, Kuna T, Šegović S. Oral hygiene and parodontal health in patients with AG-Pd alloy bridges after a period of two years - a longitudinal study. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(2):199-214.
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    Title in English:	Oral hygiene and parodontal health in patients with AG-Pd alloy bridges after a period of two years - a longitudinal study
    Title in Croatian:	Oralna higijena i stanje parodonta u pacijenata s mostovima od srebro-paladijske (Ag-Pd) slitine nakon razdoblja od 2 godine
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTAL ALLOYS PERIODONTAL INDEX ORAL HYGIENE INDEX DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED SILVER + therapeutic use PALLADIUM COMPOSITE RESINS DENTAL PLAQUE INDEX TIME FACTORS LONGITUDINAL STUDIES
    Abstract:	(not available)

18. Stipetić J, Ivaniš T, Čelebić A, Ćatović A, Kuna T. Oral hygiene and gingival health in patients with temporarily fixed bridges. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(1):55-66.
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    Title in English:	Oral hygiene and gingival health in patients with temporarily fixed bridges
    Title in Croatian:	Oralna higijena i stanje gingive u pacijenata s privremeno cementiranim mostovima
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED ORAL HEALTH PERIODONTAL INDEX DENTAL PLAQUE INDEX GINGIVITIS + pathology
    Abstract:	(not available)

19. Zrna M, Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Stipetić J. Uspješnost potpunih proteza prema ocjeni pacijenata [in Croatian]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(Suppl):191-2.
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    Title in English:	nema
    Title in Croatian:	Uspješnost potpunih proteza prema ocjeni pacijenata
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	DENTURE, COMPLETE + psychology PATIENT SATISFACTION
    Abstract:	(not available)

20. Stipetić J, Čelebić A, Ivaniš T, Ćatović A. Utjecaj Pd-Ag slitine na aerobnu i mikroaerofilnu floru [in Croatian]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(Suppl):186.
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    Title in English:	nema
    Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj Pd-Ag slitine na aerobnu i mikroaerofilnu floru
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	MICROBIOLOGY DENTAL MATERIALS
    Abstract:	(not available)

21. Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Stipetić J. Trajanje i oblici razdoblja tišine u ispitanika s okluzijskom interferencijom [in Croatian]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(Suppl):163-4.
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    Title in English:	nema
    Title in Croatian:	Trajanje i oblici razdoblja tišine u ispitanika s okluzijskom interferencijom
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	DENTAL OCCLUSION JAW RELATION RECORD + methods
    Abstract:	(not available)

22. Ćatić A, Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Ćatović A, Stipetić J. Procjena točnosti mjerenja koštanih struktura na ortopantomogramima [in Croatian]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(Suppl):162-3.
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    Title in English:	nema
    Title in Croatian:	Procjena točnosti mjerenja koštanih struktura na ortopantomogramima
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	RADIOGRAPHY, PANORAMIC
    Abstract:	(not available)

23. Mehulić K, Baučić I, Ćatović A, Živko-Babić J, Stipetić J. Comparative analysis of pontic dimensions in lateral bridges. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(1):19-34.
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    Title in English:	Comparative analysis of pontic dimensions in lateral bridges
    Title in Croatian:	Poredbena raščlamba dimenzija međučlanova lateralnih mostova
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED DENTURE DESIGN
    Abstract:	(not available)

24. Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Mehulić K, Stipetić-Ovčariček J, Magjarević R, Cifrek M, Delić Z. Maximum voluntary isometric activity of elevator masticatory muscles at symmetrical occlusal positions of the mandible. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1997;31(4):359-65.
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    Title in English:	Maximum voluntary isometric activity of elevator masticatory muscles at symmetrical occlusal positions of the mandible
    Title in Croatian:	Maksimalna voljna izometrična aktivnost elevatora mandibule prigodom simetričnih okluzijskih položaja
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION MASTICATORY MUSCLES + physiology MANDIBLE DENTAL OCCLUSION
    Abstract:	(not available)

25. Čelebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Prpić G, Stipetić J. Alveolar ridge resorption as detected on panoramic radiographs. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1993;27(1):17-23.
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    Title in English:	Alveolar ridge resorption as detected on panoramic radiographs
    Title in Croatian:	Resopcija alveolarnog grebena utvrđena na ortopantomogramima
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	BONE RESORPTION MANDIBLE + radiography ALVEOLAR PROCESS + therapy RADIOGRAPHY, PANORAMIC
    Abstract:	(not available)

26. Stipetić J, Čelebić A, Prpić-Mehičić G. [Microbial plaque composition under golden pontics]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1992;26(1):55-60.
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    Title in English:	Microbial plaque composition under golden pontics
    Title in Croatian:	Mikrobiološka flora plaka ispod mostova od zlatnih legura
    Type of Article:	professional paper
    MeSH:	DENTURE, PARTIAL, FIXED MOUTH MUCOSA + microbiology DENTAL PLAQUE GOLD ALLOYS ORAL HYGIENE
    Abstract:	(not available)

27. 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.

28. Čelebić A, Kraljević K, Valentić-Peruzović M, Živković Ž, Stipetić J. [The angle between the occlusal plane and the horizontal plane of the articulators with the quick mounting face bow]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1989;23(2):137-43.
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    Title in English:	The angle between the occlusal plane and the horizontal plane of the articulators with the quick mounting face bow
    Title in Croatian:	Nagib protetske plohe u odnosu na horizontalu artikulatora s obraznim lukom za brzu montažu
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	DENTAL ARTICULATORS JAW RELATION RECORD DENTAL OCCLUSION
    Abstract:	Correct determination of the occlusal plane is important for estetic, phonetic and masticatory function of the denture. As many different criterias are used in clinical practice to determine the occlusal plane on the wax rims, the aim of this study was to find the angle between the occlusal plane and the horizontal plane in the articulators with the quick mounting face bow. The measurements were made on the casts of 30 eugnath individuals with at least 28 natural teeth, mounted in S.A.M. articulator through the transfer with the Quick mounting face bow, in the position of maximum intercuspation. Measurements were made with a precise caliper and were transferred to the calibrated paper. The angles were measured between the occlusal plane and the horizontal plane. The angle is 9.42 degrees +/- 4.1 degrees in the population of this country. This result can be helpful to determine the occlusal plane or to control if the occlusal plane, determined by the other methods is in the correct position in articulator.