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1. Petričević N, Čelebić A, Baučić M, Antonić R. Importance of Hamular Distance for Calculation of the Width of Maxillary Anterior Teeth. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(3):285-94.
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   Title in English:	Importance of Hamular Distance for Calculation of the Width of Maxillary Anterior Teeth
   Title in Croatian:	Važnost hamularne udaljenosti prigodom izbora širine gornjih prednjih zuba
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	CEPHALOMETRY ORTHODONTICS
   Abstract:	Without pre-extraction photographs or casts it is not easy to select suitable artificial teeth.The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the width of frontal maxillary teeth and the width of the hard palate. The aim was also to determine the possibility of reconstructing maxillary frontal teeth dimensions, based on hard palate dimensions.Teeth and hard palate dimensions were measured on maxillary casts of 80 fully dentate individuals (26 men and 56 women) of Angle class I occlusal relationship.The maxillary central incisor is the widest among the frontal maxillary teeth and canines are wider than second incisors. The width of the maxillary frontal teeth arch, measured with a flexible ruler is 52.05 mm, hamular distance 47.1 mm, distal maxillary width 46.1 mm, sum of the widths of all maxillary frontal teeth 46.04 mm, frontal maxillary width 35.8 mm, and finally the width between canine cusp tips is 34.19 mm.Based on the results of this study, the sum of all maxillary frontal teeth widths is equivalent to hamular distance dimension, as well as distal maxillary width, as there were no statistically significant differences between them. After extraction of all teeth, distal maxillary width is lost, which is not possible to reconstruct because of the individual rate of alveolar bone resorption. On the other hand, hamular distance remains the same dimension during the lifetime, because it is not determined by teeth position but by anatomical structures. Therefore, the hamular distance dimension is a suitable reference for determination of the dimension of the sum of all maxillary frontal teeth widths.

2. Borčić J, Antonić R, Muhvić-Urek M, Dorčić D, Horvat J. The Influence of Oral Hygienic Habits on Non-Carious Lesion Development. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(3):161-70.
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   Title in English:	The Influence of Oral Hygienic Habits on Non-Carious Lesion Development
   Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj higijenskih navika na pojavu nekarijesnih cervikalnih lezija
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	ORAL HYGIENE DENTAL CARIES
   Abstract:	The aim of this study was to assess the influence of certain oral hygienic habits (such as general hygiene of the mouth, frequency of toothbrushing, toothbrush hardness) on non-carious lesion development. The study was conducted on 873 subjects, aged 10 yrs or older. Results showed that there is a statistically significant difference regarding oral hygiene between subjects with cervical lesions and those without them. Furthermore, there is no statistically significant difference in non-carious cervical lesion development regarding frequency of toothbrushing and toothbrush hardness.

3. Muhvić-Urek M, Uhač I, Blečić N, Kovač Z, Šimunović-Šoškić M, Antonić R, Borčić J. The influence of bruxism on mandibular movement. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):364-5.
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   Title in English:	The influence of bruxism on mandibular movement
   Title in Croatian:	Utjecaj bruksizma na čeljusne kretnje
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	BRUXISM
   Abstract:	The aetiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) remains controversial. The role of bruxism is still under discussion.The objective of this investigation was to determine the effect of bruxism on the function of the stomatognatic system.A group of 46 bruxers, aged from 24-52 years (x = 35.03 ± 6.92) was examined. The control group consisted of 50 nonbruxers aged from 25-51 years (x = 37.24 ± 6.37) bruxism was assessed by a questionaire and clinical examination. A precise calliper was used to measure jaw movement. Maximal opening, right and left aterotrusion, and maximal protrusion were measured. The mean value of maximal opening in the bruxers group was 48.51 ± 5.01 mm, and in the nonbruxers group 49.76 ± 6.92 mm. Ther mean value of maximal right laterotrusion in the bruxers group was 10.04 ± 2.51 mm, and of left laterotrusion 9.74 ± 2.50 mm compared to thenonbruxers group where the mean value of right laterotrusion was 10.31 ± 2.47 mm, and left laterotrusion 10.33 ± 2.30 mm. The mean value of maximal protrusion in the bruxers group was 9.53 ± 1.97 mm, while in the nonbruxers group it was 10.81 ± 2.29 mm. Pearson ?2 test analysis shows statisticaly significant difference (p < 0.05) between the groups only in relation to the maximal protrusion(t = 2.93, p = 0.0004).The results of this study suggest that bruxism may only have a limited influence on mandibular mobility.

4. Muhvić Urek M, Tomac J, Ćurić S, Borčić J, Bralić M, Antonić R. The Late-Effect of X-Irradiation on the Mouse Submandibular Gland. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):344.
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   Title in English:	The Late-Effect of X-Irradiation on the Mouse Submandibular Gland
   Title in Croatian:	nema
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND + radiation effects
   Abstract:	INTRODUCTION: Life-long severe xerostomia is a common complication after radiotherapy of head and neck malignancy. It is a clinical entity which causes a great deal of suffering and disability for the patient. Saliva is an important factor for denture retention. Hyposalivation causes reduced retention of full dentures. The aim of the study was to determine late consequences of irradiation in the mouse submandibular gland.MATERIAL AND METHODS : Mouse submandibular glands were locally X-irradiated by single dose irradiation with 15Gy. Day 90 post-irradiation tissues were analyzed by morphology and morphometry.RESULTS: Strong vacuolization of almost all acini was noted. Kariopyknotic nuclei were found in numerous acini and the largest amount of acini was in the lysis. The epithelial cells of the granular convoluted tubule were degenerated and desquamated in the lumen, and some granular convoluted tubules were in the lysis. In the interstitial connective tissue disseminated focal mononuclearinfiltrate was found. With respect to the control group a statistically significant decrease in the number of acinar cells (p<0.001) was determined, as well as a significant increase in the number of granular convoluted tubule cells (p<0.001). Whereas the number of intercalated duct cells was not different with respect to the control (p=0.10).CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that hypofunction in the late stage is a consequence of morphological changes and loss of acinar cells. The patients should use a saliva substitute to alleviate their symptoms easier.

5. Borčić J, Anić I, Muhvić Urek M, Kovač Z, Dorčić D, Antonić R. Influence of the Type of Occlusionn on the Occurrence of Noncarious Cervical Lesion. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):333-4.
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   Title in English:	Influence of the Type of Occlusionn on the Occurrence of Noncarious Cervical Lesion
   Title in Croatian:	nema
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	DENTAL OCCLUSION DENTAL CARIES + epidemiology ROOT CARIES
   Abstract:	INTRODUCTION: The term 'noncarious cervical lesions’ (NCCL) stands to indicate the loss of hard tissue at the tooth cervix. This loss can be caused by different physical and/or chemical agents. One of the causes of NCCL can be occlusal stress, which lead to toothflexureand loss of enamel at the cervical area. In different types of occlusion there are numerous lateral eccentric movements that can cause NCCL. The purpose of this study was to determine differencesin the frequency of NCCLs between patients with different occlusal conception.METHODS AND RESULTS: The study involved 815 persons over the age of 10 years, chosen at random. The cervical third of the vestibular surface of the upper and lower teeth was clinically examined. NCCLs were measured with plus and minus. The type of occlusal conception was established by clinical examination and classified as canine guidance, group function and combinedocclusion. The results showed that the NCCLs were equally participatein both sexes, and in all three types of occlusion (Chi-square values were 1.96, df=2, p>0.05).CONCLUSION: The results of the study indicate that there is no statistically significant difference in the frequency of NCCLs between patients with different occlusal.