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1. Anić Milošević S, Lapter Varga M, Šlaj M. Possibilities of Soft Tissue Analysis in Orthodontics. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2007;41(3):251-9.
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   Title in English:	Possibilities of Soft Tissue Analysis in Orthodontics
   Title in Croatian:	Mogućnosti analize mekih tkiva u ortodontskoj dijagnostici
   Type of Article:	review
   MeSH:	ORTHODONTICS, CORRECTIVE RADIOGRAPHY, DENTAL
   Abstract:	After standardisation of radiographic technique during the 1930s the importance of soft tissues were of secondary importance and dentoskeletal relations became the decisive factor in facial analysis. However, at the beginning the 1960s it was observed that the relation between soft tissues and skeletal structures could differ considerably. The many investigations engaged in the psychological aspect of malocclusion indicated that the patient should not be treated exclusively in accordance with rigid dentoskeletal standards. More recently, when planning therapy, orthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons increasingly consider the soft tissues and rely more on the clinical condition than on cephalometric analysis, in view of the fact that exclusive reliance on cephalometric analysis can occasionally lead to an undesired facial appearance. Through a review of the literature the investigations of authors has been presented who have been engaged in the study and analysis of soft tissues, influence of orthodontic treatment on soft tissues and changes in soft tissues which occur as a result of growth and development.

2. Anić Milošević S, Siber S, Lapter Varga M, Šlaj M. Thickness of Soft Tissue Profiles in Subject with Class I and Class II/1 (Age 12 Years). Acta Stomatol Croat. 2006;40(2):126-34.
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   Title in English:	Thickness of Soft Tissue Profiles in Subject with Class I and Class II/1 (Age 12 Years)
   Title in Croatian:	Debljina profila mekih tkiva kod ispitanika klase I i klase II/1 (u dobi od 12 godina)
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS I MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS II RADIOGRAPHY
   Abstract:	The object of the investigation was to determine the difference in thickness of the soft tissue in subjects with class I and class II/1, by means of horizontal linear variables on laterolateral radiographs, and to determine the differences in the aforementioned variables with regard to sex. Fifty-six laterolateral radiographs of 12-year-old subjects were used for the investigation, out of which 30 with class I (16 boys and 14 girls) and 26 with class II/1 (11 boys and 15 girls). Measurement of the thickness of the soft tissues was performed by means of five horizontal parameters, and the values obtained were statistically analysed by means of Student t-test. Statistical analysis showed that between the sexes in class I the difference existed in landmark A’ and in class II/1 the difference existed in landmark Li. Analysis of boys between classes I and II/1 also showed a difference in landmark A’. Analysis of girls between classes I and II/1 showed a difference in landmark Ls. The total analysis of classes I and II/1, regardless of sex, showed difference in landmarks A’ and Ls.

3. Anić-Milošević S, Šlaj M, Lapter-Varga M. Basic Principles for Taking Extraoral Photographs. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(2):195-204.
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   Title in English:	Basic Principles for Taking Extraoral Photographs
   Title in Croatian:	Osnovna načela snimanja ekstraoralnih fotografija
   Type of Article:	professional paper
   MeSH:	PHOTOGRAPHY, DENTAL + standards
   Abstract:	Modern dentistry, as a part of the complete therapy plan, includes the whole of the patient’s face. A photograph provides important visual reference for monitoring growth and developmental changes, providing the patient with a view of the changes and providing the therapist with credible visual material for teaching and research. The first component to consider is the technical aspect of photography. However, documentation of the treatment with pre-treatment and post-treatment photographs can be misleading if the features on one or both photographs are distorted. In this article the authors present the variables for frontal and profile facial photographs that should be understood and controlled if accurate reproduction is desired, such as: lens selection, camera position, subject distance and head position. Consequently numerous frontal and lateral photographs were taken with different head and camera positions in order to show their different contributions to the final picture. Using easily recognised facial landmarks, dental photographers can standardise frontal and lateral portraits for more consistent comparison, and by standardisation they could become valuable additions to clinical charts/records.

4. Anić-Milošević S, Buršić J, Lapter-Varga M, Šlaj M. Horizontal Lip Position in Twelve-Year-Old Subjects with Class I and Class II/1. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(2):161-70.
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   Title in English:	Horizontal Lip Position in Twelve-Year-Old Subjects with Class I and Class II/1
   Title in Croatian:	Vodoravni položaj usana u ispitanika klase I i klase II/1 u dobi od 12 godina
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	LIP MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS I MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS II
   Abstract:	The aim of the study was to define the difference of the lip position on lateral cephalograms of subjects with class I and II/1 according to Ricketts and Burstone defining the differences of the variables according to sex. The sample comprised of 57 lateral cephalograms of twelve years old boys and girls. Using measured variables statistic analysis showed following conclusions: Angle class I didn’t show any differences between females and males; class II/1 did show the differences according to sex; analysing boys between class I and II/1 differences in position of upper and lower lip are present; analysing girls between class I and II/1 differences in position of upper and lower lip are not present; comparison between classes without sex separations showes differences in position of upper lip according to both lines.

5. Muretić Ž, Lapter-Varga M. New Parameters for Roentgencephalometric Analysis Zagreb 82 MOD. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(2):163-79.
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   Title in English:	New Parameters for Roentgencephalometric Analysis Zagreb 82 MOD
   Title in Croatian:	Novi parametri za rendgenkefalometrijsku analizu "Zagreb 82 MOD"
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	CEPHALOMETRY ORTHODONTICS
   Abstract:	New methods of orthodontic treatment and a wider use of fixed orthodontic appliances in Croatia, together with the use of computers for orthodontic diagnosis, has lead to a need for new parameters in the roentgencephalometric analysis „Zagreb 82 MOD“.Craniograms from the Department of Orthodontics School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb served for defining10 new parameters. These parameters were statistically analyzed, and the mean values and standard deviations added to the roentgencephalometric analysis for the Croatian population.The aim of the investigation was also to obtain parameters that change during growth. The results are shown as „norms“ for the new analysis „Zagreb 82 MOD2“.The most significant changes during growth were found in the variable representing the inclination of the upper and lower occlusal plane in relation to the anterior cranial base, which could be explained by the significant increase in posterior facial height in relation to anterior facial height, as well as the overall pattern of growth of the viscerocranium.

6. Rafaj M, Meštrović S, Mikšić M, Lapter-Varga M. Dentoalveolar Compensatory Mechanism in Skeltal Open Bite. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2004;38(2):131-42.
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   Title in English:	Dentoalveolar Compensatory Mechanism in Skeltal Open Bite
   Title in Croatian:	Raščlamba vrijednosti parametara koji sudjeluju u dentoalveolarnoj adaptaciji skeletnog otvorenog zagriza
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MALOCCLUSION OPEN BITE
   Abstract:	The object of the study was to determine morphologic characteristics in subjects with skeletal open bite and increased mandibular angle; correlation between the depth of the over bite and values of the size of the angle of the mandibular base, maxillary base and intermaxillary angle; correlation between the depth of the over bite with values of anterior and posterior facial height and dentoalveolar compensatory mechanism in vertical type growth. The sample consisted of 77 laterolateral cephalograms of subjects with skeletal open bite of both genders, aged from 13 to 18 years. It was determined that 49.4% of the subjects had open bite, while 50.6% of the subjects were compensated, i.e. 41.5% had normal over bite and 9.1% deep bite.

7. Lončar-Rogoznica A, Lapter-Varga M, Muretić Ž, Meštrović S, Jurić M. Dento-Alveolar Compensation in Subject with Mandibular Prognathism. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(2):169-78.
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   Title in English:	Dento-Alveolar Compensation in Subject with Mandibular Prognathism
   Title in Croatian:	Dentoalveolarna adaptacija u ispitanika s mandibularnim prognatizmom
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MALOCCLUSION PROGNATHISM
   Abstract:	Dento-alveolar adaptation in subjects with mandibular prognathism is the reason of clinical findings of almost normal occlusal and dental relationships between maxilla and mandible, despite of sagittal jaw. The purpose of this study was to obtain: the most significant characteristics of patients with mandibular prognathism; to find which variables quantitatively describe dento-alveolar adaptation and which of the used parameters have the most influence on achieving the normal relationship between the upper and the lower jaw as well to find the correlation between defining cephalometric variables. A sample of 62 cephalograms of subjects with mandibular prognathism both sexes, average age 18.7 years were analyzed. Cephalograms of eugnathic subjects were served as control. Eight dento-alveolar variables were observed: SNA, SNB, ANB, GIBG, DIBD, IIK, LA and LB, and statistical analysis were performed. As compared to eugnatic patients, all variables were significantly different, except SNA. The most signifficant decrease was found in the variable presenting the inclination of lower incisors in the relation to the mandibular base (DIBD), meaning that patients with mandibular prognathism have more retruded lower incisors which is a result of dento-alveolar adaptation. Significant correlations were found between variables SNB and ANB, DIBD and LB, and ANB and LB.

8. Lapter M, Muretić Ž, Gaži-Čoklica V. The Changes of Vertical Visceral Dimensions during Growth. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(1):17-25.
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   Title in English:	The Changes of Vertical Visceral Dimensions during Growth
   Title in Croatian:	Promjena okomitih visceralinih dimenzija tijekom rasta
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MAXILLOFACIAL DEVELOPMENT VERTICAL DIMENSION
   Abstract:	The purpose of this study is to determine the changes in the posterior and anterior facial heights as well as in their proportions that occur between the age of 10 years and adulthood in subjects with normal occlusion in Croatian population. The investigation was carried out on 199 lateral cephalometric radiographs of patients divided into five age groups. The radiographs were traced and the following measurements have been derived : s-go = posterior face height; n m = anterior face height and s-go/n-m % = face height ratio. Posterior face height dimensions (s-go) in total sample showed an increase of 10,72 mm between 10 years of age to adulthood (12.9%). The mean anterior face height (n-m) value in whole sample increases from 112,99 to 123,49 mm which is 10,5 mm or 8,5 %. Anterior-posterior face heights ratio showed slight increase from 63,97 to 67,14 % from the youngest to the oldest age group. All measured face dimensions are higher in males than in females in all groups.

9. Lapter M, Vlašić D, Meštrović S, Anić-Milošević S. Cephalometric Evaluation of the Incisor Position in Subjects with Angle Class ll/1 and ll/2. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2002;36(1):51-60.
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   Title in English:	Cephalometric Evaluation of the Incisor Position in Subjects with Angle Class ll/1 and ll/2
   Title in Croatian:	Kefalometrijska procjena položaja inciziva u ispitanika s klasom II/1 i II/2 po Angle-u
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	CEPHALOMETRY INCISOR MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS I MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS II
   Abstract:	The aim of this study was to determine the mean values and standard deviations of variables that evaluate the inclination and position of incisors in patients with Angle Class II/1 and Class II/2; to determine the statistical significance between investigated variables among groups; and to point out the most significant variable for evaluating the difference between these Angle Classes. The sample consisted of 38 radiographs of patients with Angle Class II/1, and 35 radiographs of patients with Class II/2. The analysis comprised 10 variables: 1 : sp-pm, 1 : m-go, 1 : 1, Is : n-ss, Ii : n-sm, 1 : n-s, Is : A-Pog, Ii : A-Pog , 1 : n-A (°), 1: n-B (°). Means and standard deviations were determined for all variables, and Student t-test were performed to test the differences between investigated groups. It could be concluded that there is significant difference between all investigated variables between subjects with Angle Class II/1 and Class II/2 except for the variable Ii:n-sm. The main dentoalveolar characteristics of subjects with Angle Class II/1 are protrusion of upper and lower incisors in relation to their skeletal base, and protrusion of upper incisors in relation to the anterior cranial base, while Class II/2 patients exhibited retrusion of upper incisors in relation to the basal bone and to the anterior cranial base.

10. Rajić-Meštrović S, Lapter M, Muretić Ž, Kern J. Dentoalveolar characteristics in subjects with anterior open bite. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2000;34(2):163-72.
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    Title in English:	Dentoalveolar characteristics in subjects with anterior open bite
    Title in Croatian:	Dentoalveolarne značajke ispitanika s frontalnim otvorenim zagrizom
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	MALOCCLUSION + complications ALVEOLAR PROCESS + pathology DENTAL ARCH
    Abstract:	The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency and extent of dentoalveolar compensation in subjects with disharmonious vertical jaw base relationships, in relation to subjects with normal occlusion. The study was performed on 37 lateral cephalograms of patients with open bite and 35 of patients with normal occlusion, aged 15 to 18 years. Each cephalogram was traced twice by two authors. The cephalometric analyses were performed by linear and angular measurements. The angular cephalometric variables were: n-s-gn, sp-pm:m-go, m-go-ar, the sum of the posterior angles according to Bjork (1947, 1954,1966,1972),1:sp-pm and 1:m-go. Linear cephalometric variables: oi, om oi/om, ui, um and ui/um were analysed using the methods of Korkhaus (1959). Statistical data analysis included descriptive statistics, method error, t-test and Pearson(s correlation coefficient for association between variables. Significant differences (p < 0.001) between the samples were found in all investigated variables except 1:sp-pm, oi/om and um. Retrusion of the lower incisors was found, indicating dentoalveolar adaptation to the present posterior rotation of the mandible. Inclination of the upper incisors in relation to the base of the maxilla was significantly negative correlated with the variable n-s-gn, and slightly negatively by correlated with the variable sp:pmm-go. The variables of the height of the upper and lower jaws (oi, om, ui, um) were significantly correlated. A significiant negative correlation was found between variables um and m-go-ar. The correlation between variable um and Bjork’s polygon was slightly negative. The variable ui showed slight negative correlation with the variable m-go-ar. Such a relationship is the result of compensatory retrusion of the lower incisors and a steep mandibular plane.

11. Lapter M, Muretić Ž, Jerolimov V. A cephalometric evaluation of the occlusal plane and anterior teeth orientation in edentulous patients with various intermaxillary relationships. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(3):305-16.
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    Title in English:	A cephalometric evaluation of the occlusal plane and anterior teeth orientation in edentulous patients with various intermaxillary relationships
    Title in Croatian:	Kefalometrijska procjena inklinacije okluzijske ravnine i frontalnih zuba u bezubih pacijenata s različitim međučeljusnim odnosima
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	MOUTH, EDENTULOUS CEPHALOMETRY DENTAL OCCLUSION JAW RELATION RECORD DENTURE, COMPLETE INCISOR VERTICAL DIMENSION
    Abstract:	(not available)

12. Šlaj M, Milošak T, Rajić-Meštrović S, Lapter M. Analysis of tooth movement caused by the effect of active plates. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(3):293-304.
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    Title in English:	Analysis of tooth movement caused by the effect of active plates
    Title in Croatian:	Raščlamba pomaka zuba nastalih djelovanjem aktivnih ploča
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	TOOTH MOVEMENT ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES MOLAR ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE DESIGN
    Abstract:	(not available)

13. Šiljeg J, Legović M, Lapter M. The influence of selected parameters on the inclination of the maxillary permanent canine during eruption. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(2):179-87.
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    Title in English:	The influence of selected parameters on the inclination of the maxillary permanent canine during eruption
    Title in Croatian:	Učinak izdvojenih parametara na inklinaciju trajnog gornjeg očnjaka tijekom nicanja
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	CUSPID + anatomy & histology TOOTH MOBILITY TOOTH ERUPTION MAXILLA RADIOGRAPHY, PANORAMIC
    Abstract:	(not available)

14. Pavlec-Weber M, Lapter M, Muretić Ž, Rajić-Meštrović S. Dynamics of linear craniofacial parameter changes during growth. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1999;33(1):67-76.
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    Title in English:	Dynamics of linear craniofacial parameter changes during growth
    Title in Croatian:	Dinamika promjena izdvojenih linearnih kraniofacijalnih parametara tijekom rasta
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	MAXILLOFACIAL DEVELOPMENT + physiology SKULL MANDIBLE + anatomy & histology CEPHALOMETRY
    Abstract:	(not available)

15. Vukušić N, Muretić Ž, Lapter M. Promjena nagiba okluzijske linije tijekom rasta i razvoja kraniofacijalnog sustava [in Croatian]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(Suppl):191.
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    Title in English:	nema
    Title in Croatian:	Promjena nagiba okluzijske linije tijekom rasta i razvoja kraniofacijalnog sustava
    Type of Article:	congress abstract
    MeSH:	MAXILLOFACIAL DEVELOPMENT ORTHODONTICS DENTAL OCCLUSION
    Abstract:	(not available)

16. Lapter M, Rajić-Meštrović S, Šlaj M. Orthodontic treatment and temporomandibular dysfunction. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(4):601-10.
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    Title in English:	Orthodontic treatment and temporomandibular dysfunction
    Title in Croatian:	Ortodontsko liječenje i disfunkcija temporomandibularnoga zgloba
    Type of Article:	review
    MeSH:	TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME ORTHODONTICS, CORRECTIVE MALOCCLUSION + complications TOOTH EXTRACTION + adverse effects ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES DISLOCATION + etiology
    Abstract:	(not available)

17. Šlaj M, Lapter M, Rajić-Meštrović S. Strain distribution of active plates with built-in fan screw according to Pagani. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1998;32(1):49-57.
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    Title in English:	Strain distribution of active plates with built-in fan screw according to Pagani
    Title in Croatian:	Raspodjela sila aktivnih ploča s ugrađenim lepezastim Paganijevim vijkom
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES
    Abstract:	(not available)

18. Rajić-Meštrović S, Lapter M. [Mechanical properties and clinical applications of orthodontic wires]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1996;30(4):287-92.
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    Title in English:	Mechanical properties and clinical applications of orthodontic wires
    Title in Croatian:	Mehanička svojstva i klinička primjena žica u ortodonciji
    Type of Article:	review
    MeSH:	ORTHODONTIC WIRES TITANIUM NICKEL DENTAL ALLOYS ELASTICITY TEMPERATURE STAINLESS STEEL MATERIALS TESTING CHROMIUM COBALT
    Abstract:	(not available)

19. Lapter M, Muretić Ž, Jerolimov V. Cephalometric floating norms for the position of the lower incisors. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1996;30(4):255-9.
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    Title in English:	Cephalometric floating norms for the position of the lower incisors
    Title in Croatian:	Kefalometrijske norme za orijentaciju položaja donjih inciziva
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	CEPHALOMETRY INCISOR + anatomy & histology MANDIBLE + anatomy & histology DENTAL OCCLUSION ODONTOMETRY JAW RELATION RECORD
    Abstract:	(not available)

20. Miličić A, Gaži-Čoklica V, Lapter M. [Developmental anomalies of genetically instable teeth]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1994;28(4):271-9.
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    Title in English:	Developmental anomalies of genetically instable teeth
    Title in Croatian:	Razvojne anomalije genetski nestabilnih zubi
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	TOOTH ABNORMALITIES
    Abstract:	(not available)

21. Lapter M, Muretić Ž. [Cephalometric analysis of the changes of the sagital position of the lips during growth]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1993;27(2):129-34.
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    Title in English:	Cephalometric analysis of the changes of the sagital position of the lips during growth
    Title in Croatian:	Rentgenkefalometrijska procjena promjena sagitalnog položaja usana tijekom rasta i razvoja
    Type of Article:	original scientific paper
    MeSH:	LIP FACE + anatomy & histology CEPHALOMETRY
    Abstract:	(not available)