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1. Marović D, Tarle Z, Ristić M, Musić S, Škrtić D, Hiller KA, Schmalz G. Influence of different types of fillers on the degree of conversion of ACP composite resins . Acta Stomatol Croat. 2011;45(4):231-8.
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   Title in English:	Influence of different types of fillers on the degree of conversion of ACP composite resins
   Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj različitih vrsta punila na stupanj polimerizacije ACP-kompozitnih materijala
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	(no MeSH data)
   Abstract:	(not available)

2. Klarić E, Par M, Profeta I, Matošević D, Tarle Z. Postoperative sensitivity after two in-office bleaching methods. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2011;45(2):100-9.
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   Title in English:	Postoperative sensitivity after two in-office bleaching methods
   Title in Croatian:	Postoperativna preosjetljivost nakon uporabe dvaju sredstava za profesionalno izbjeljivanje zuba
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	(no MeSH data)
   Abstract:	Aim: The aim of this study was to measure the level of postoperative sensitivity after two in-office whitening treatments. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two patients, divided in two groups of 11, took part in this study and they voluntarily agreed to a bleaching treatment. Two different in-office bleaching agents were used: Zoom2, based on 25% hydrogen peroxide and initialized by the light source from the same manufacturer, and Opalescence Boost, based on 38% hydrogen peroxide without the light initiation. The pain was evaluated by the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the data were recorded immediately, and at 6 and 24 hours after bleaching. Results: The data were analyzed by Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The difference between postoperative sensitivity after application of Zoom2 and Boost whitening agents, measured immediately after the treatment, 6 and 24 hours after bleaching, was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Both whitening treatments show the same prevalence of postoperative sensitivity, which was the highest immediately after the treatment and 6 hours later (p<0.05). Both agents show obvious appearance of postoperative sensitivity, which decreases to the values measured 24 hours after the treatment. Conclusion: The postoperative pain and sensitivity during and after both in-office whitening treatment agents with different hydrogen peroxide concentrations occur as one of the possible side-effects which were the highest immediately after the treatment and 6 hours later, and then decreasing to the values measured 24 hours after the treatment.

3. Matošević D, Pandurić V, Janković B, Knežević A, Klarić E, Tarle Z. Light intensity of curing units in dental offices in Zagreb, Croatia. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2011;45(1):31-40.
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   Title in English:	Light intensity of curing units in dental offices in Zagreb, Croatia
   Title in Croatian:	Intenzitet svjetlosti polimerizacijskih uređaja u ordinacijama dentalne medicine u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	(no MeSH data)
   Abstract:	Objective: Photopolymerization unit is an essential part of every dental office. The intensity of light curing units gradually decreases with time and can lead to poor polymerization, which cannot be detected clinically immediately after illumination. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the intensity of light curing units in dental offices in Zagreb satisfies minimum operational requirements. Materials and methods: The light intensity of 111 curing units was measured using radiometer (Bluephase® meter, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein). Six measurements were taken for each unit, three at the beginning of illumination and the other three at 35-40 seconds from the beginning. Data were also collected about the type of curing unit, manufacturer, age, frequency of use and the existence of integrated radiometer. Results: Light intensity lower than 300 mW/cm2 had 34% of curing units and 44% lower than 400 mW/cm2. The average light intensity of the remaining curing units was 675.3 mW/cm2. This study included photopolymerization units used in Zagreb which were five years old on average. Conclusion: Though the average light intensity of curing units in Zagreb fulfill the general requirements for efficient polymerization of composite resin materials, the fact that more than one third of curing units are ineffective should alert dentists to regularly monitor their appliances.

4. Matošević D, Tarle Z, Miljanić S, Meić Z, Pichler L, Pichler G. The detection of carious lesion porphyrins using violet laser induced fluorescence. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(4):232-40.
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   Title in English:	The detection of carious lesion porphyrins using violet laser induced fluorescence
   Title in Croatian:	Detekcija porfirina karijesne lezije pomoću fluorescencije inducirane ljubičastim laserom
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	COPROPORPHYRIN + diagnostic use DENTAL CARIES + diagnosis PROTOPORPHYRIN + diagnostic use SPECTROMETRY, FLUORESCENCE + utilization UROPORPHYRIN + diagnostic use
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5. Matošević D, Tarle Z, Miljanić S, Meić Z, Pichler L, Pichler G. Laser induced fluorescence of carious lesion porphyrins. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(2):82-9.
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   Title in English:	Laser induced fluorescence of carious lesion porphyrins
   Title in Croatian:	Laserski inducirana fluorescencija porfirina u karijesnoj leziji
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	COPROPORPHYRINS + diagnostic use DENTAL CARIES + diagnosis PORPHYRINS + diagnostic use SPECTROMETRY, FLUORESCENCE + utilization UROPORPHYRINS + analysis
   Abstract:	Objectives: This paper reports the preliminary results of the measurements of laser induced fluorescence in several porphyrin solutions. Coproporphyrin and uroporphyrin are common constituents of carious lesions. Their property to exhibit fluorescence when irradiated with a light of certain wavelength could be used as a means to detect carious lesions. Materials and methods: Absorption coefficient measurements of coproporphyrin I dihydrochloride and uroporphyrin I dihydrochloride solutions were performed under different pH conditions in order to identify spectral regions for effective laser excitation. Lasers with discrete wavelengths at 420 nm, 473 nm and 532 nm were used for the induction of the fluorescence. Results: At all laser wavelengths interesting fluorescence bands peaking at 591 nm, 619 nm and 652 nm for coproporphyrin and at 617 nm and 680 nm for uroporphyrin were observed. Conclusions: When combined together all bands should correspond to the spectral band structures found in real carious lesions.

6. Mašek I, Matošević D, Jurić H, Meštrović S. Antimicrobial Effects of Chlorhexidine in Orthodontic Patients. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2008;42(1):41-8.
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   Title in English:	Antimicrobial Effects of Chlorhexidine in Orthodontic Patients
   Title in Croatian:	Antimikrobni učinak klorheksidina kod ortodontskih pacijenata
   Type of Article:	short report
   MeSH:	CHLORHEXIDINE STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS LACTOBACILLUS ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES THYMOL LACQUER
   Abstract:	Objective: The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of 1% chlorhexidine-1% thymol varnish (Cervitec®) on Streptococcus mutans (SM) and Lactobacillus spp. (LB) levels in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Material and methods: Twelve participants went through an intensive mode of application: chlorhexidine varnish was administrated 3 times within a 1 week period. Saliva samples for determination of SM and LB baseline levels were collected before the first varnish administration followed by sampling 1 and 2 months after the first varnish application. Results: A month after administration the group with high colonization levels (6 persons) exhibited reduction of SM and LB counts when compared with baseline levels. The group with low colonization levels (6 persons) exhibited no significant reduction. Two months after treatment a slight growth of SM and LB counts was recognized. Conclusion: That indicates a time period of chlorhexidine efficiency and a necessary schedule of varnish application.