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1. Knezović-Zlatarić D, Illeš D, Alajbeg I [Iva], Žagar M. In Vivo Evaluations of Inter-Observer Reliability Using VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0 Dental Shade-Matching Device. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2016;50(1):34-9.
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   Title in English:	In Vivo Evaluations of Inter-Observer Reliability Using VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0 Dental Shade-Matching Device
   Title in Croatian:	In vivo procjena pouzdanosti mjerenja ispitivača uređajem za određivanje boje zuba VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	(no MeSH data)
   Abstract:	(not available)

2. Knezović-Zlatarić D, Illeš D, Alajbeg I [Iva], Žagar M. In Vivo and in Vitro Evaluations of Repeatability and Accuracy of VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0 Dental Shade-Matching Device. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2015;49(2):112-8.
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   Title in English:	In Vivo and in Vitro Evaluations of Repeatability and Accuracy of VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0 Dental Shade-Matching Device
   Title in Croatian:	In vivo i in vitro procjena ponovljivosti i preciznosti uređaja za određivanje boje zuba VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	(no MeSH data)
   Abstract:	(not available)

3. Žuvela A, Alajbeg IŽ, Illeš D, Tarle Z. Tooth wear related signs in the croatian navy employees. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2011;45(3):166-76.
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   Title in English:	Tooth wear related signs in the croatian navy employees
   Title in Croatian:	Znakovi povezani s trošenjem zuba kod pripadnika Hrvatske ratne mornarice
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	(no MeSH data)
   Abstract:	Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the severity of tooth wear in a sample of Croatian navy employees and to evaluate oral signs and demographic factors related to it. Materials and Methods: The sample included 1092 navy employees aged 20 to 60 years (mean age 37.06±7.85), 985 men and 107 women. The tooth wear severity measurements were based on the relative degree of faceting (0-4 scale). The tooth wear score (the sum of all facets scores) and tooth wear index (average annual growth of sum of ratings corrected for the percent of missing teeth) were correlated to demographic data, masticatory muscles hypertrophy, masticatory muscles tension upon awakening, tooth mobility, linea alba, tongue indentations, traumatic ulcers, noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL), number of teeth and self-reported bruxism in order to determine the specific correlates of tooth wear. Results: The percentage of teeth with occlusal wear ranged from 21.66% in the youngest age group to 52.45% in the oldest age group. The tooth wear score was highest in 40-60-year-old subjects, and lowest in 20-30-year-old subjects. The stepwise multiple linear regression analysis showed that increased tooth wear was significantly associated with NCCL (ß=0.55, p<0.001), tongue indentations (ß=0.17, p<0.001), male gender (ß=- 105, p<0.001), muscle tension (ß=0.103, p<0.05), and muscle hypertrophy (ß=0.063, p<0.05). The R² of the model was 0.49. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that NCCL, tongue indentations, muscle tension, male gender and muscle hypertrophy are potential factors that may influence or predict tooth wear. There was no significant relationship or association between tooth wear index and linea alba, tooth mobility, traumatic ulcers and self report of bruxism.

4. Brkić H, Valentić-Peruzović M, Vodanović M, Illeš D. Early Life of New Croatian Online Journal: Acta stomatologica Croatica (Online). Acta Stomatol Croat. 2006;40(4):347-55.
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   Title in English:	Early Life of New Croatian Online Journal: Acta stomatologica Croatica (Online)
   Title in Croatian:	Početak novog hrvatskoga elektroničkog časopisa: Acta stomatologica Croatica (Online)
   Type of Article:	review
   MeSH:	PERIODICALS PUBLISHING
   Abstract:	Scientific information that is applicable in biomedical practice and the speed of its publication has dramatically increased in the onset of online journals. The aim of this paper is to analyze the use of the e-version of the scientific journal Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO), accessible at www.ascro.net, during the period from March to November 2006, i. e. its first year of e-publication. For the analysis of the e-journal we used a computer program Webalizer 2.01, authored by Bradford L. Barett. We analyzed the following parameters: number of daily visits, maximal number of daily visits, number of monthly visits, number of unique IP addresses (internet protocol addresses) that have accessed the website, hours of maximal access during the day, distribution of visitors regarding the country of origin, and most read articles. Although the presented results of the life of the ASCRO e-journal are related to the observed time period of only six months, they are promising. The steady rise in the presented data is a sure indicator of the sincere work of the Editorial office, leading to a constant increase in the number of readers.

5. Valentić-Peruzović M, Illeš D, Alajbeg I[. Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) in Contemporary Practice. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):385-6.
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   Title in English:	Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) in Contemporary Practice
   Title in Croatian:	Suvremena dijagnostika i terapija temporomandibularnih disfunkcija (TMD)
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS
   Abstract:	Temporomandibular dysfunction in al its variety tends to present a problem with high morbidity and increasing prevalence in the dental office. A systematic approach to gathering and interpreting clinical evidence must be the primary goal when dealing with patients who suffer from TMD signs and symptoms.According to W. Bell diagnosis of TMD must:• Properly identify and classify the disorder.• Establish the mechanism of dysfunction and the source of pain.• Determine the etiology, if possible.• Provide a basis prognosis in the light of effective therapy.As a result of these principles we can canclude that TMD is not an acceptable diagnosis. It refers to a group of diseases with overlapping and similar signs and symptomatologies and cannot be solely used to determine appropriate therapy.Apart from good clinical judgement the patient can benefit from any inanimate objective measuring device which improves the clinician’s sensory acuity. Information obtained from electomyography, electrosonography, electrokinetic and axiographic tracings analyzed properly can aid in assessing what a specific TM disorder does toa patient and the effect treatment has on that disorder.

6. Illeš I, Delladio S, Illeš D. Combined Orthodontic-Prosthetic Therapy of TMD Patients (Case Report). Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):335.
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   Title in English:	Combined Orthodontic-Prosthetic Therapy of TMD Patients (Case Report)
   Title in Croatian:	Kombinirana ortodontsko-protetska terapija pacijenata s temporomandibularnom disfunkcijom (TMD) - Prikaz slučaja
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS + therapy
   Abstract:	A 25 year-old female came to the practice with symptoms typical of temporomandibular dysfunction. Clinical examination revealed that there were several teeth missing: 25, 26, 46. Dystopia of the right upper canine and several teeth rotations, titling and spaces caused by tooth loos were noticed.After utilizing a stabilization splint which relieved the original symptoms, orthodontic therapy, followed by prosthodontic work, was chosen as definitive therapy.Straight wire technique was applied using 0.22” Roth fixed braces. Nivelation was started with 0.14” wire and finished with 0.16” x 0.16” square wire. Procedure was conducted during a 3 month period. Then the canine was derotated and returned to its correct positon, using 0.16” round wire and finishing with 0.16” x 0.16” square wire. Whole the orthodontic treatment lasted for 11 months and provided solid ground for prosthodontic treatment.Prosthodontic treatment included two fixed prosthodontic restorations. One including abutments on teeth 24 and 27, and the other on teeth 45 and 47. Abrasive metal ceramic was choosen for those restorations. Restorations were made using articulator Artex NK and finally fitted in the mouth. The final result eliminated all symptoms of TMD and was aesthetically pleasing for tha patient.

7. Illeš D, Alajbeg IŽ, Valentić-Peruzović M. TMD Therapy With Chair -Side Composite Inlays. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):334.
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   Title in English:	TMD Therapy With Chair -Side Composite Inlays
   Title in Croatian:	TMD liječenje s kompozitnim inlayima izrađenim u ordinaciji
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS + therapy INLAYS
   Abstract:	In some cases of heavily damaged posterior teeth, especially those on which endodontic treatment was performed, there is no possibility for full prosthodontic treatment. An alternative is chair side made composite inlay, onlay and overlay.These fillings can be made in the special partial articulator (Easy Croc, Girrbach Dental Gmbh, Germany) which makes them sutiable for final treatment of temporomandibular dysfunctions. Impressions are taken by a special a bimaxillary tray which is then poured into stone type IV gypsum and at the same time mounted in an articulator. Standard composite resin is modelled according to similar occlusal morphology of neighbouring teeth and gnathological rules. Occlusion is then adjusted in the articulator and programmed to a chosen occlusal scheme. Complete work is finally polymerized outside the mouth which eliminates shrinking stress and increases polymerization ratio. After try in, such work finally cemented using composite dual luting cements and then polished. Such chair side made prosthodontic devices increases the structural integrity of heavily damaged posterior teeth and can provide adequate treatment for the TMD patient.

8. Alajbeg I [Iva], Valentić-Peruzović M, Alajbeg I [Ivan], Illeš D, Knezović-Zlatarić D, Katunarić M. Electromiographic Evaluation of Masticatory Muscle Activity in Patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(2):131-45.
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   Title in English:	Electromiographic Evaluation of Masticatory Muscle Activity in Patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction
   Title in Croatian:	Elektromiografsko ispitivanje aktivnosti žvačnih mišića u ispitanika s temporomandibularnom disfunkcijom
   Type of Article:	preliminary report
   MeSH:	ELECTROMYOGRAPHY TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS + diagnosis MASTICATORY MUSCLES + physiology
   Abstract:	The term temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) encompasses a group of disorders of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints. Major precipitating factors are occlusal, traumatic, psychosocial and systemic factors. The aim of this investigation was to determine possible altered muscular function in patients with TMD, as well as to determine the need for EMG application in TMD diagnosis. Forty young adults participated in this study: 13 subjects with signs and symptoms of TMD and 27 asymptomatic subjects, sex and age matched. Surface EMG recordings were obtained from left and right anterior temporal muscle, left and right masseter muscle and from left and right digastric muscle in eight mandibular positions. Right side to left side ratio of examined muscles myoelectrical signals in lateral occlusal and maximal lateral positions for the asymptomatic group showed significantly higher activity of the working side anterior temporal muscle (p<0.05). In the group of patients with TMD, regarding the same muscle, statistically significant differences were found only in the left occlusal and left maximal lateral position (p<0.05), at which greater activity was found for the working side temporal muscle. In the same positions of the right side no significant differences in anterior temporal muscle activity were found (p>0.05). Comparison of myoelectrical signals in the position of maximal intercuspation of teeth between the patients and the controls, showed significantly higher activity in right and left masseter muscle at 50% MVC (p<0.05) in the symptomatic group.Results of this investigation showed the presence of altered masticatory muscle activity in TMD patients and confirmed the use of electromyography in TMD diagnosis.

9. 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.

10. Deželić E, Illeš D, Valentić-Peruzović M, Alajbeg IZ. Optical Identification of Inaccuracies Cused by Improper Handling on Type IV Gypsum Casts. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):355.
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    Title in English:	Optical Identification of Inaccuracies Cused by Improper Handling on Type IV Gypsum Casts
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	DENTAL CASTING TECHNIQUE
    Abstract:	Type IV gypsum (stone gypsum) is an essential material in prosthetic treatment. Improper handling can change hardness, expansion and compressive strength and it is the most common reason for inaccurate casts. In that case even the most perfect impressions will result in inadequate prosthetic treatment. Using optical instruments-digital camera (2.5 million pixels) and digital microscope we attempted to identify the visual appearance of inadequate casts and relate them to specific causes. All casts were poured in highly controlled conditions and only one factor, whose influence we tried to determine, was changed during the procedure. Most common mistakes are: outdated gypsum, incorrect powder to water ratio, mixing without a vacuummixer, pourring without a vibrator and etching by alginate acid. All the mistakes were visualised, easily recognized and categorized by using digital optical equipment.

11. Valentić-Peruzović M, Illeš D, Alajbeg IZ. Measurement of Factors Influence Mandibular Function in Dental Students in Croatia. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):335.
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    Title in English:	Measurement of Factors Influence Mandibular Function in Dental Students in Croatia
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	MASTICATION
    Abstract:	The aim of this study was to measure main variables influencing mandibular function-movements of mandible during chewing, speech and breathing. Measurements taken were: vertical and horizontal overlap of central incisives, side shift from centric relation (CR) to maximal intercuspation (MI) measured in the sagittal and frontalplain, maximal mouth opening, maximal mouth opening using force, maximal dextrotrusion and sinistrotrusion. Method used included the same number of subjects and examiners. This was achieved by educating final year dental students before the measurement took place. They were both examiners and subjects for each other. Comparison of this method to single examiner and multipleexperienced examiner methods revealed no statistically different results. Measurements were divided by gender, dental status, and the number of signs and symptoms related to temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMD) that were then statistically analyzed. There were no significant differences between the results of this study and findings in current literature.

12. Valentić-Peruzović M, Illeš D, Alajbeg IZ, Babara M, Čelebić A, Juros V. The EMG Activty of Masticatory Muscles During Different Chewing Tasks. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):334.
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    Title in English:	The EMG Activty of Masticatory Muscles During Different Chewing Tasks
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	ELECTROMYOGRAPHY MASTICATORY MUSCLES + physiology MASTICATION
    Abstract:	Mastication is a highly coordinated neuromuscular function that involves fast effective movements of the jaw and continuous modulation of muscle force. To understand the relationship between muscles during mastication it is necessary to know the position and direction of movement of the mandible.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-four young healthy adults, age ranged 17 to 27, participated in this study. They were chosen among dental students of School of Dental Medicine University in Zagreb and had to be free of sign and symptoms of TMD. Surface EMG recordings were obtained from left and right anterior temporal muscle, left and right masseter muscle and from left and right digastric muscle on the 8 channel PC based EMGA-1, apparatus for simultaneous recording of myoelectrical activity (6 differential EMGchannels, input impedance 100 MW, CMRR> 95 dB at 50 Hz, bandwidth 2 Hz-1 kHz, programmable input sensitivity from 100mVpp to 20 mVpp, an 8 bit resolution A/D conversion, 2 kHz sampling rate) - occlusal sound (2 audio channels), specially designed and developed for the purpose of kinesyological examinations of stomatognathic system’s function. The disc electrodes (Ag/AgCl,diameter 10 mm) were placed 2 cm apart in the main direction of the muscle fibres.RESULTS:1. Main effect of factor "functional movement" was significant at p<0.01, and values were the highest for gum chewing, and the lowest for empty chewing except fordigastric musclewhich had lowest values at continuous isometric contraction.2. Main effect of factor “muscles” was significant at p<0.01 for all muscles involved, values were similar for the same muscles on left and right side.3. Main effect of factor “time” was statistically significant p<0.05 for all cases showing decreasing trends except in last minute duringfunctional movements.4. Interactions between factors “functional movement” and “time” were present at significance p<0.01.

13. Alajbeg IZ, Valentić-Peruzović M, Illeš D, Alajbeg I[, Knezović-Zlatarić D. Electromyographic Evaluation of the Influence of Denture Adhesive on Retention and Stability of Complete Dentures. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):334-5.
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    Title in English:	Electromyographic Evaluation of the Influence of Denture Adhesive on Retention and Stability of Complete Dentures
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	ELECTROMYOGRAPHY DENTURE RETENTION
    Abstract:	Improving retention and stability of complete dentures is of considerable interest in prosthetic dentistry. Approaches to this problem over the years have included overdentures, implants and denture adhesives. Although denture adhesives are widely used, there are few quantitative data on the effects of an adhesive on denture retention and stability during normal functional activities. The purpose of this investigation was to study the influence of denture adhesive on the surface EMG activity of the masticatory muscles in a sample of complete denture wearers. In this study 6 denture wearers were investigated. Surface EMG recordings were obtained from left and right anterior temporal and masseter muscle and from the sub-mandibular group in the region of the anterior belly of the digastric muscle on the left and right side. Data were recorded during standardized jaw positions that included clenching in the position of maximal intercuspation of teeth (at 100%, 50% and 25% of the maximum activity), lateral eccentric positions, maximal lateraleccentric positions, protrusion, maximal protrusion and wide opening. The results demonstrated higher digastric muscle activity in protrusion with the teeth at an edge-toedge position after the use of adhesive (p<0.05). In the laterotrusive position, after the use of adhesive, the working side elevator muscles activities increased, although without any statistical significance (p>0.05). This investigation demonstrated that patients were able to produce greaterlevels of muscle activity in protrusive and laterotrusive positions with the use of adhesive.

14. Illeš D, Valentić-Peruzović M, Alajbeg IZ. Prosthetic Dentistry on the Internet. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(3):327.
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    Title in English:	Prosthetic Dentistry on the Internet
    Title in Croatian:	nema
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	PROSTHODONTICS + trends INTERNET EDUCATION, DENTAL
    Abstract:	Since the late sixties when the ARPANET- first computer network was developed, Internet has had a great impact on the way of thinking, buying, teaching, learning and everyday life, including dentistry. The beginning of internet in science and research, has proved to be irreplaceable way of communication between researchers all over the word. Currently (April 2002) one of the most popular search engines on the net (Google) indexed about 2 billion web pages, 35 million of non HTML documents and 700 million Usenet messages, which makes the Internet the greatest information service ever. The purpose of this study was to investigate which part of the web space is taken by prosthetic dentistry and the importance which it gains on the Internet. The method used was standard Internet search engine keyword queries preformed using six web search engines: Google, Lycos, Infoseek, AltaVista, Northern Light, HotBotand Excite. Research results suggest that there is currently (May 2002) about 30 thousand pages (0.0015% of searched web space) which contain terms: prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics and about one thousand web pictures connected to these terms. Content analysis suggests that quality and real informative value of the majority of those pages is low. To conclude-informative space on the Internet concerningprosthetic dentistry is still in development and the need for confirmation and authorized information is obvious.