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1. Gabrić Pandurić D, Kuna T, Katanec D. Pain After Tooth Extraction Masking Primary Extranodal Non-Hodkin's Lymphoma of the Oral Cavity. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2007;41(4):366-74.
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   Title in English:	Pain After Tooth Extraction Masking Primary Extranodal Non-Hodkin's Lymphoma of the Oral Cavity
   Title in Croatian:	Primarni ekstranodularni Non-Hodgkinov limfom usne šupljine prikriven boli nakon vađenja zuba
   Type of Article:	case report
   MeSH:	MOUTH NEOPLASMS LYMPHOMA, NON-HODGKIN
   Abstract:	Malignant lymphoma of the oral region are uncommon and account for approximately 3.5% of all oral malignancies. In this report, a case of primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the left mandible is presented. The spontaneous and intermittent pain of the left mandible had continued after third left molar extraction. Intraoral examination revealed healing retardation of the postextraction socket. A panoramic radiograph revealed a radiolucency in the posterior mandibular region with irregular margins. After the 10-day course of antibiotics the spontaneous pain diminished, but the inadequacy of the healing at the extraction site was still present. We initially misdiagnosed it as chronic osteomyelitis. Based on the histological and immunohistochemical examination, we made the diagnosis of diffused large cell lymphoma of the B-cell type. After the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy patient showed complete remission with the disappearance of all clinical evidence of disease. The diagnosis of extranodal lymphoma of the jaw may be chalenging, because frequently there is a low index of clinical suspicion and malignant tumor may mimic common oral and dental pathological conditions. Dentists can play the important rule in the early detection of the malignant lymphoma of the oral cavity.

2. Katanec D, Kobler P, Kuna T, John O, Gabrić D. Implantoprosthetic Rehabilitation of Distal Edentulousness by Immediate Placement of Dental Implants - Case Report. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(3):263-4.
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   Title in English:	Implantoprosthetic Rehabilitation of Distal Edentulousness by Immediate Placement of Dental Implants - Case Report
   Title in Croatian:	Implantoprotetička rehabilitacija distalne bezubosti imedijatnom ugradnjom zubnih usadaka - prikaz slučaja
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	JAW, EDENTULOUS + therapy REHABILITATION DENTAL IMPLANTATION
   Abstract:	Immediate placement of an implant in the fresh alveoli of an extracted tooth has many advantages compared to delayed implantation. In the first place the shortened period of implant prosthetic rehabilitation of approximately 6-8 months, which is the time necessary for the alveoli to fill with the newly formed bone, the smaller number of surgical interventions, prevention of bone resorption and better positioning of the implant. Histomorphometrical analyses on an experimental model have demonstrated that healing of the bone defect around the immediately placed implant in post-extraction alveoli is complete and that the possibility of osseointegration better than in the case of delayed implantation. The reason is the greater potential for healing fresh extractive alveoli. Schultes’s investigation showed that the percentage of osseointegrated surface 6 months after immedi-ate placement of implants was 80%, compared with delayed implantation where this percentage was somewhat less, 75%. An example is given of a female patient, aged 56 years, with distal partial edentulousness/edentia of the left side of the upper jaw. Complete implantoprosthetic rehabilitation was achieved by a combination of two different types of implants and the technique of immediate implantation of a conical, screw implant into the fresh alveoli of an extracted left upper canine. An example will also be given of immediate implantation with augmentation of the bone defect by autologous bone transplant in the case of loss of one tooth in the frontal region and an example of immediate implantation on the site of extracted lower canines, with anchors of the lower supporting prostheses.

3. Kuna T, Buković D, Gabrić D, Libert P. The Interaction of the Professional, Psychological and Sociological Aspect in Planning Dental Rehabilitation. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(1):7-17.
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   Title in English:	The Interaction of the Professional, Psychological and Sociological Aspect in Planning Dental Rehabilitation
   Title in Croatian:	Interakcija profesionalnog, psihološkog i sociološkog aspekta pri planiranju stomatološke rehabilitacije.
   Type of Article:	preliminary report
   MeSH:	DENTISTRY
   Abstract:	The priority of each dentist should be the health and care, as well as the welfare of his patient. The dentist should explain the therapeutical process, inform the patient in detail about the chosen therapy and keep him updated. The patients, usually lacking professional knowledge, or insufficiently informed, are unable to choose the type and the course of the therapy. The role of the dentist is to prepare the therapy plan, as well as the rehabilitation of the patient, and to instruct him as to the desired results.Preparing the therapy plan is a very demanding part of the process, which necessarily unites practical knowledge and scientific and socio -psychological approach to the patient, medical ethics included.

4. Kuna T, John O, Kobler P, Filipović-Zore I. A Finding of Diffuse Cellular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in the Oral Cavity - Case Presentation Dg: Diffuse Giant Cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma B-immunophenotype. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(4):278-9.
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   Title in English:	A Finding of Diffuse Cellular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in the Oral Cavity - Case Presentation Dg: Diffuse Giant Cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma B-immunophenotype
   Title in Croatian:	Nalaz difuznog staničnog NHL-a u ustima - prikaz sučaja Dg: Difuzni velikostanični non-Hodgkin limfom B-imunofenotipa
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	LYMPHOMA, NON-HODGKIN
   Abstract:	Definition: Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are a heterogenetic group of lymphoproliferative neoplasms characterised by the occurrence of malignantly changed lymphocytes in a lymph node, and rarely primary in other organs.The heterogenicity of the disease is interpreted in the diverse clinical manifestations of the disease, diverse laboratory parameters, histological finding, immunological origin of the malignant cells, reaction to therapy and disease prognosis. The disease is most frequently interpreted by painless enlarged lymph nodes, and more rarely with disturbances in other organic systems due to lymphomic infiltration of organs. Diffuse giant cell NHL B-immunophenotype belongs to the group of lymphomas of moderate degree of malignancy. It occurs in middle-aged and older age groups, usually with disseminated lymph nodes, and up to 70% of patients have infiltration of the bone marrow by lymphoid cells. Diffuse lymphomas of giant cells are very often localised and infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system is a frequent occurrence.In this study we describe the method of diagnosing diffuse giant cell NHL B-immunophenotype, which was detected after inadequate healing of postextraction alveola.The patient was admitted because of a swelling and growth from the post-extraction alveola in the area of the lower left wisdom tooth and anaesthesia of the chin. The tooth was extracted because of pain in the tooth and gingiva. The patient informed us that approximately 6 months ago he had felt “tingling” on the left side of the chin. At that time he was treated with laser therapy by a specialist in oral medicine, after which partial improvement occurred. However anaesthesia of the area, pain and swelling recurred, and it was decided to perform extraction of the lower wisdom tooth. The patient was treated in this Department initially with cochleation and antibiotics. Improvement occurred one week after treatment. However, after the remission pain and swelling recurred. A detailed history was taken and it was learnt that a few months beforehand, during an operation for an inguinal hernia, a problem had occurred with coagulation, and renal enzymes were raised and hepatitis suspected. A biopsy was then taken in our Department and sent for PHD. Palpable lymph nodes were not found in the area of the head and neck. During analysis of the first biopsy the result was suspect for malignant lymphoma and the patient was sent for further treatment by a haematopathologist, where a further biopsy was taken. The finding showed diffuse giant-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma B-immunophenotype. The patient is presently undergoing treatment in the Clinical Department of Haematology, and after appropriate therapy the disease is in remission.

5. Katanec D, Blažeković AM, Ivasović Z, Pavelić B, Kuna T. Postextraction pain treatment possibilities. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):465-75.
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   Title in English:	Postextraction pain treatment possibilities
   Title in Croatian:	Mogućnosti liječenja postekstrakcijske boli.
   Type of Article:	professional paper
   MeSH:	DRY SOCKET FACIAL PAIN + etiology
   Abstract:	Postextraction pain or alveolitis sicca dolorosa is a complication which appears after tooth extraction, usually in the molar region of the lower jaw. In this paper two methods were compared: conservative and surgical-conservative method. The research was carried in order to establish which method is more advantageous and more effective. The pain treatment lasted for one year. Thirty patients were treated and each of them were separately conducted during three weeks after the treatment. Fifteen patients were submitted to conservative therapy, and fifteen others to surgical-conservative therapy. The results (tables and charts) show that both methods are effective and that both methods lead to symptom termination. However, surgical- conservative method appeared to be more effective, because inthe first seven days after the therapy, approximately 75% of the patients no longer had alveolitis symptoms.

6. Grgurević J, Sokler K, Sandev S, Kuna T, Ivasović Z, Božić D. Comparison of the Bond Strengths of Zinc Phosphate, Glass-Ionomer, and Compomere Cement for Dowel Cementation. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(2):179-89.
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   Title in English:	Comparison of the Bond Strengths of Zinc Phosphate, Glass-Ionomer, and Compomere Cement for Dowel Cementation
   Title in Croatian:	Usporedba vezne čvrstoće cink-fosfatnog, stakleno-ionomernog i kompomernog cementa za cementiranje nadogradnji
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL CEMENTS GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS COMPOMERS POST AND CORE TECHNIQUE CEMENTATION
   Abstract:	In spite of numerous previous studies, there is no final conclusion onwhich type of cement is the best for dowel cementation. The purpose of this study was to compare the retention of dowels cemented with three different cement types: zinc phosphate, glass-ionomer, and compomere.Thirty teeth were divided into 3 groups, root-canals were preparedto ISO 140, to 7 mm depth and dowels were cemented. After 40 hours the tensile force needed to dislodge the dowels was recorded. For zinc phosphate it was 175±33.17 N, for glass-ionomer 235.5±46.93 N, and for compomere 275.63±96.42 N.The dowels cemented with compomere had significantly higher tensilestrength than those cemented with zinc phosphate or glass-ionomercement. Glass-ionomer cement had significantly higher tensile strength than zinc phosphate cement. The advantages of zinc-phosphate are its low price and simple usage. Thus, in many clinical situations it may be the cement of choice.

7. Kuna T, Carek V, Filipović-Zore I, Grgurević J, Ivasović Z. Examination of the Retention of Sm-Co5 and Nd-Fe-B Magnets. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2001;35(4):443-9.
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   Title in English:	Examination of the Retention of Sm-Co5 and Nd-Fe-B Magnets
   Title in Croatian:	Ispitivanje retencije Sm-Co5 i Nd-Fe-B magneta.
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MAGNETICS
   Abstract:	When planning retention one of the most important tasks is to ensure that the construction, size and form of the retentive elements enable the transfer of forces which the loaded tissues can accept without damage. The use of magnets fabricated from biocompatible materials is becoming increasingly used as a means of retention for total and partial prosthetic replacements and resectional prostheses. The purpose of this study was to examine factors on which the strength of retentive forces Sm-Co5 and Nd-Fe-B magnets depend. The samples were divided into two groups: 28 pairs of Sm-Co5 magnets and 28 pairs of Nd-Fe-B magnets. The heights of the measured magnets were 2, 2.5 and 3 mm. Each sample consisted of a group with lateral force and a group without lateral force. The force values were measured by means of a device for measuring magnetic retentive forces, which enables the measurement of retentive forces of different combinations of permanent magnets and ferromagnetic materials. The results are presented in figures and tables. The basic factors that influence the magnitude of the retentive magnetic force are the type of magnet, size, their mutual distance and the presence of lateral forces. The values obtained indicate which sizes and thickness of the magnetic pairs should be used for the desired force of retention.

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. Kobler P, Grgurević J, Katanec D, Kuna T. Uporaba BIO-OSS-a i BIO-GIDE membrane u oralnoj kirurgiji [in Croatian]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(Suppl):171.
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    Title in English:	nema
    Title in Croatian:	Uporaba BIO-OSS-a i BIO-GIDE membrane u oralnoj kirurgiji
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	SURGERY, ORAL + methods
    Abstract:	(not available)