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Delić, Zdravko
Delić, Z

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Kovačević D, Delić Z, Kovač Z, Uhač I, Blečić N. Effect of Age and Ordinal Number of the Denture on Alveolar Bone Density Around Abutment Teeth with Claps. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(3):191-200.

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Title in English:	Effect of Age and Ordinal Number of the Denture on Alveolar Bone Density Around Abutment Teeth with Claps
Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj dobi i rednog broja proteze na gustoću alveolarne kosti oko zuba nosača kvačica
Type of Article:	original scientific paper
MeSH:	BONE DENSITY DENTURE, PARTIAL + adverse effects DENTAL ABUTMENTS
Abstract:	The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the age of the patient and ordinal number of partial dentures (PD) on alveolar bone density around abutment teeth with clasps.The study consisted of 50 subjects of both sexes, with PD. All examined teeth were radiographed twice by standard retroalveolar technique/recording within a period of three months. A copper calibrated peg, 0.1.0.5 mm thick, was stuck onto the X-ray film. Seven regions of interest (ROI) were chosen on each radiograph around the tooth root, 4 pixels in size. The method of intraoral microdensitometry according to Knezović-Zlatarić (1) was used to evaluate changes in alveolar bone density, by which the level of the grey regions of interest was converted into equivalent thickness of the copper pegs.The density of the alveolar bone in the examined ROI was analysed. Difference between the two radiographs was not statistically significant (ANOVA: p > 0.05) regardless of the age of the patient and ordinal number of the PD. However, in all the examined ROI a positive trend was registered of reduction in alveolar bone density at the second recording, without statistical significance.It can be concluded that neither age nor ordinal number of the dentures led to a significant reduction in alveolar bone density around the abutment teeth with clasps. However, because of the positive trend it is possible that during longitudinal monitoring of changes in alveolar bone density statistically significant difference may occur.

Gržić R, Vukovojac S, Delić Z, Uhač I, Foško-Glavaš L, Braut Z. Effect of Oral Parafunction on the Occurrenced of Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Dysfunction in a Rijeka Population. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(3):171-80.

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Title in English:	Effect of Oral Parafunction on the Occurrenced of Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Dysfunction in a Rijeka Population
Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj oralnih parafunkcija na pojavu kliničkih znakova i simptoma temporomandibularne disfunkcije u riječkoj populaciji
Type of Article:	original scientific paper
MeSH:	TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS + etiology
Abstract:	The aim of this investigation was to obtain data on the incidence of clinical signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in the Rijeka population and to ascertain possible mutual correlation between particular signs and symptoms.The investigation included 408 subjects, 164 men and 242 women aged 18-85 years. After completing a questionnaire a clinical examination was performed of all subjects.The following frequency of particular signs and symptoms were determined:• Bruxism during the night in 17% women and 14% men.• Bruxism during the day in 34% women and 30% men.• Sounds in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) during movementin 26% women and 25% men.• Headaches more often than once in a month in 34% womenand 19% men. Of the patients with bruxism 37% experience headaches more frequently than once in a month, 35% pain in neck muscles and 33% sounds in the TMJ during mandibular movement.Of the patients without bruxism 41% experience headaches, 28% pain in neck muscles and 24% sounds in the TMJ.For statistical analysis χ2 test and odds ratio (OR) were used. Data were analysed by computer programmes Med Calc and Statistics for Windows. Statistically significant difference was found for the frequency of certain signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) in the group of women. No statistically significant difference was found between oral parafunction and signs and symptoms of TMD.It can be concluded that day and night bruxism caused increased pain in the neck muscles and that the increased occurrence of sounds in the TMJ during mandibular movement was more frequent in women, although this was not statistically significant.

Delić Z. Three Decades of Dentistry Study in Rijeka. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(3):121-30.

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Kovačević D, Kovač Z, Uhač I, Gržić R, Delić Z, Blečić N. Influence of smoking on stomatognathic system in women with diabetes. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):349-50.

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Title in English:	Influence of smoking on stomatognathic system in women with diabetes
Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj pušenja na stomatognati sustav žena oboljelih od šećerne bolesti
Type of Article:	congress abstract
MeSH:	SMOKING + adverse effects STOMATOGNATHIC SYSTEM ORAL HEALTH DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
Abstract:	The aim of the study was to check the influence of smoking on the stomatognathic system in women with diabetes. Diabetes is metabolic disease that occurs as a result of disorders in creation or secretion of insulin, or its effect. On a weakened organism smoking will probably do more harm on the stomatognathic system then on a healthy one.Women with confirmed diagnosis of diabetes (N = 90) were divided into 2 groups: fertile women (N = 51) and women in the menopause and postmenopause (N = 39). All women completed the given paper forms on general data and their smoking habits. A clinical examination was performed using a stomatological mirror and parodontal probe. Clinical findings of the dental status, gingiva, parodontal tissue (bleeding sulcus index and depth of parodontal pockets) and the status of oral muscosa were evalued.Smoking did not show statistically significant influence on the dental status either on fertile women or on women in the menopause and postmenopause (p > 0.05). Clinical findings of the gingiva and parodontal tissue showed statistically significant difference in women in the menopause and postmenopause (p < 0.05) who smoke in relation to women who do not. In fertile women no statistically significant defference was found (p > 0.05). Clinical findings of oral muscosa were only analyzed in the age group of menopausal and postmenopausal women. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). In the group of fertile women analysis was not performed due to the small number of specimens.Weakened immunological system due to the synergistic influence of diabetes, smoking and the lack of feminine sex hormones (in the menopause and postmenopause) significantly damages oral muscosa, gingiva and parodontal tissue. The probable explanation was their firm correlation especially throughtout the blood circulation with the other parts of the organism. Smoking did not significantly influence the hard dental tissue, probably because of its inorganic origin and compact structure.

Gržić R, Kovač Z, Delić Z, Uhač I, Kovačević D, Blečić D, Šimunović-Šoškić M. Prevalence of Self-Reported Symptoms of TMD in a Population of Rijeka, Croatia. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):328.

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Kovačević D, Delić Z, Kovač Z, Gržić R, Uhač I, Braut Z. Prosthetic Therapy of a Seven Year Old Patient with Oligodontia. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):349-50.

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Title in English:	Prosthetic Therapy of a Seven Year Old Patient with Oligodontia
Title in Croatian:	nema
Type of Article:	congress abstract
MeSH:	PROSTHODONTICS CHILD TOOTH ABNORMALITIES
Abstract:	A seven year old male patient was referred by his dentist to a specialist in dental prothetics with a diagnosis of oligodontia. Examination of the orthopantomogram showed germs of only eight teeth. No teeth were present in the oral cavity. The first permanent molars had been esctracted because of caries. From the case history and a clinical examination, it was established that the boy had craniofacial dysmorphosis/ dysostosis and hypertelorizm with lower positioned and poorly formed ears. He had diagnosis of thickeningof the right ventriculus. Kariotype normal. Also presented adactyly of digits II and III manus et pedis, clinodactyly of digit I, and syndactyly of digits IV and V was surgically treated. By examining the oral cavity, angulus infectiosus oris was diagnosed caused by lowered vertical dimension of occlusion and candidiasis lingue, and consequently the boy was referred to an oral pathologist for appropriate therapy. Special attention is required when fabricating a complete denture in a child's mouth in orded not to compromeany prosthetic principle. Thus, we were faced with several problems including how to find impression trays of adequate size, and how to explain to the patient the procedure of functional movements, achievement of rest position, and the artificial teeth selection.Because of the small and narrow dental arches we decided for the smallest size of artificial teeth (D28) and reduced occlusion. The artificial teeth were modified and reduced. The second molar took the place of the first molar. With color and shape we tried to imitate deciduous teeth. After insertion of the complete dentures and controlexamination, the patient was given an appointment for making new dentures in six months, because of the growth and development of the maxilla and mandible.

Gržić R, Uhač I, Jonjić L, Delić Z, Borčić J, Muhvić-Urek M. An Evaluation of the Quality of Tooth Preparation with Intraoral Parallometer-Axisgraph - Pilot Study. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):346.

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Uhač I, Kovač Z, Šimunović M, Delić Z, Kovačević D, Gržić R. The Relation Between Occlusion and Temporomandibular Joint Sounds. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):333.

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Title in English:	The Relation Between Occlusion and Temporomandibular Joint Sounds
Title in Croatian:	nema
Type of Article:	congress abstract
MeSH:	DENTAL OCCLUSION TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT + physiology TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS + etiology
Abstract:	The etiology of the occurrence of sounds and the role of occlusion, has not yet been entirely clarified.OBJECTIVE OF INVESTIGATION: The objective of this investigation was to determine the effect of occlusal relationships on the occurrence of sounds in the TMJ.METHODS: A group of 100 subjects, aged from 24 to 52 years (X=35.03) was examined. The existence of sounds was registered by means of a clinical examination and auscultation by stethoscope and classified according to character in click or crepitation. The number ofteeth, the number of teeth in occlusion, type of occlusion (canine guided occlusion, group function and balanced occlusion) was determined by clinical examination. Overbite and overjet were measured. RCP position was determined by chin-point technique, and fixing by Lucia-jig.The sliding from RCP to IKP position was determined in the anteroposterior, vertical and latero-lateral direction. A precise calliper was used to measure movement.RESULTS: 29% of the subjects had a clinically determined sound, in 27% it was click, and in 2% it was crepitation. The Pearson test analysis showed statistically significant difference (p<0.05) only for the occurence of crepitation in relation to the number of teeth, number ofteeth in occlusion and overjet. The same was confirmedby analysi s of variance (ANOVA).CONCLUSION: Overjet, difference in the position of RCP-ICP sliding from RCP into ICP, and type of occlusion, i.e. mediotrusion interference, do not have an influence on the occurrence of sound in the TMJ. A reduction in the number of teeth and the number of teeth in occlusion, have an influence on the occurrence.

Kovač Z, Kovačević I, Grzić R, Delić Z, Borčić J. Anterior Tooth Relationship in Cuspid Protected and Group Function Occlusion. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):331.

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Šimunović-Šoškić M, Delić Z. Accuracy of Two Condensation-Type Light Body Silicones after Setting. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2001;35(3):331-42.

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Title in English:	Accuracy of Two Condensation-Type Light Body Silicones after Setting
Title in Croatian:	Preciznost dvaju različitih silikona kondenzacijskog tipa male viskoznosti nakon stvrdnjavanja
Type of Article:	original scientific paper
MeSH:	DENTAL IMPRESSION MATERIALS SILICONES
Abstract:	The aim of the study was to determine which dimensional changes occur in two types of low viscosity condensation-type silicone materials (Xantopren - Bayer, Germany and RTV - Bosnalijek, Sarajevo, BiH), when prepared in different conditions (mixed by hand or mechanically, with and without the addition of 3 drops of water) a different time period after setting.A total of 56 samples were prepared, 7 samples of each silicone (Xsantopren, RTV) in each examined condition (mixed by hand or mechanically, with or without the addition of 3 drops of water). Specimens were poured into a mould until set. The samples were then removed from the mould and stored at room temperature. Using an optical instrument SIP-414 with a digital microscope, dimensional measurements at different time intervals after setting (2, 4, 8 24 and 48 hours) were made. The referent value was the measure of the mould, which was 24.7 mm.The examined silicone condensation-type impression materials, mixed by hand or mechanically with or without addition of 3 drops of water, showed continuous contraction. The referent value (mould dimension) was greater than all other values measured 2, 4, 8, 24 and 48 hours after setting. The longer the period of sample storage, the greater the silicone contraction. χ2 test revealed that mean values measured in this study are significantly smaller than the referent value, depending on the period of the material storage. Contraction was greater than 0.5% after 2 hours of storage, regardless of mixing condition.The examined silicone condensation-type impression materials showed significant contraction, which increased during the period of storage, no matter how the material was prepared (mechanically mixed, or by hand; with or without addition of water). The results indicate that silicone condensation-type impressions should be poured into hard stone as soon as possible, to preserve the desired accuracy.

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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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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