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1. Glavina D, Majstorović M, Negovetić-Vranić D, Škrinjarić K. Sealing of Fissures with Compomer Material: Retention After 12 Months. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):405-14.
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   Title in English:	Sealing of Fissures with Compomer Material: Retention After 12 Months
   Title in Croatian:	Pečaćenje fisura kompomernim materijalom: retencija nakon dvanaest mjeseci
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS COMPOMERS
   Abstract:	Compomer materials combine some properties of glass ionomer cements as well as composite materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the retention rate of compomer, used as a fissure sealing material after a clinical trial of twelve months. Eighty teeth, divided into three groups were sealed with compomer material (Compoglass, Vivadent) after different treatment of the occlusal surfaces. Group A comprised 24 teeth, sealed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Group B consisted of 36 teeth, etched with 37% phosphoric acid and original adhesive system applied. In Group C 27 teeth were sealed after etching of occlusal surfaces with 37% phosphoric acid following application of adhesive system (Optibond, Kerr). After twelve months the retention rate in Group A was 87.5%. Sealant was completely or partially missing in 3 teeth. In Group B retention rate was 86.1% with sealant completely or partially missing in 5 teeth while in Group C 77.8% of the teeth were completely sealed and in 6 teeth the sealant was completely or partially missing. Student t-test did not reveal statistically significant difference between the groups and techniques of sealing. Generally, retention rate of 87 teeth sealed with compomer material after 12 months of clinical service was 83.9% (sealant intact in 73 teeth) with no new caries lesions. Results are comparable with results obtained using classic composite sealant materials and can be recommended in everyday practice. However, long-term evaluation is still needed to obtain more reliable data.

2. Škrinjarić I, Glavina D, Majstorović M. Autotransplatation of Premolars to the Central Maxillary Position: a Clinical and Radiographic Follow-Up Study. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):375-6.
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   Title in English:	Autotransplatation of Premolars to the Central Maxillary Position: a Clinical and Radiographic Follow-Up Study
   Title in Croatian:	Autotransplantacija premolara na mjesto gornjih središnjih sjekutića: Studija kliničkog i radiografskog praćenja
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS BICUSPID INCISOR
   Abstract:	Autotransplantation of premolars to replace missing maxillary incisors in young patients can provide reestablishment of normal function and aesthetics. However, there is a need to assess function and aesthetic appearance of transplanted teeth in a long-term perspective. The objectives of the present study were to evaluate success of treatment and aesthetic results of transplanted premolars after 7.5 to 11.5 years of follow-up. The purpose was also to evaluate whether transplantation procedure can produce predictable functional and aesthetic results after a longer time of intraoral service. The material comprised 10 patients with transplanted teeth to the position of maxillary central incisors. At the time of transplantation patients were aged between 9 and 14 years (M = 12 years). All of them were treated at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine. After transplantation all teeth were splinted with a wire-composite splint for two weeks, and reshaped using composite after three months. The reshaped teeth were compared with contralateral incisors regarding morphology, colour and overall aestethics. Follow-up ranged from 7.5 to 11.5 years (average) years). The outcome of tooth transplantation wasassessed using clinical, radiographic and aesthetic criteria.The visual analog scale was submitted to the patients to assess their overall satisfaction with procedure outcome. The aesthetic outcome was placed into three categories: 1. Match (difference less than 0.5 mm), 2. Deviate (difference from 0.5 to 1.5 mm), and 3. Mismatch (difference more than 1.5 mm). The results showed that all teeth survived without signs of root resorption and ankylosis, although endodontic treatment was performed in 70 percent of teeth. Aesthetics after initial reshaping was scored as matched in all cases, and in 80 % after follow-up of 7.5 to 11.5 years. The study showed that overall patients’ satisfaction with treatment outcome was very high (VAS = 87.1). Transplantation of premolars to the incisors position represent a safe method that gives highly predictable functional and aesthetic results.

3. Majstorović M, Veerkamp JSJ, Škrinjarić I, Glavina D. Reliability and Validity of Measures Used in Assessing Dental Anxiety in 5-15 Year-Old Croatian Children. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):361-2.
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   Title in English:	Reliability and Validity of Measures Used in Assessing Dental Anxiety in 5-15 Year-Old Croatian Children
   Title in Croatian:	Vrjednovanje pouzdanosti psihometrijskih metoda u procjeni dentalne anksioznosti djece dobne skupine od 5-15 godina u Hrvatskoj
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	ANXIETY ANXIETY DISORDERS CHILD
   Abstract:	The aim of the study was to evaluate reliability and validity of different questionnaires and predict related cause-concomitant factors in assessing differnet aspects to childrens dental anxiety.Children were interviewed on dental anxiety, dispositional risk factors and satisfaction with the dentist after dental treatment had been accomplished. Parents were interiewed on dental anxiety as well. The study population included 165 children (91 boys) between the age od 5 and 15 years. They were sent to the dental Clinic by generalpractitioners, because of their dental fear and uncooperative bahaviour during previous dental visits. Children were treated by two dentists, both experienced in treating fearful children.The childrens total average CFSS-DS score was 27.02, with no significant difference with respect to gender. The highest Cronbach alpha scores regarding reliability were obtained for the S - DAI, the CFSS - DS and the PDAS. Pearsons correlations regarding validity represented significant correlations between the CMFQ, the CDASand the S - DAI; the OAS, the CDAS and the S - DAI; as well as between the OAS and the DVSS - SV.Statistical analysis was performed in Statistics for Windows, Release 5.5 and release 7.5. Pearsons correlation coefficients were calculated for validity and Cronbach alpha for reliability of the measures. Spearman Brown prophecy formula was used for correction of the alpha scores.Previous negative medical experience has significant influence on children’s dental anxiety, supporting the Rachmans conditioning theory ( Rachman, 1991). Anxious children are more likely to exibit behaviour problems (agression) and are more introvert in expressing their judgement regarding the dentist. Both the S - DAI and tehCFSS - DS, which was standardized in the Croatian population sample, showed the highest reliability in assessment of children’s dental anxiety.

4. Brzović V, Majstorović M, Katanec D. Diagnosis of Occlusal Carious Lesions Using KaVo DIAGNOdent 2095. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(3):313-4.
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   Title in English:	Diagnosis of Occlusal Carious Lesions Using KaVo DIAGNOdent 2095
   Title in Croatian:	Dijagnoza karijesa okluzalne plohe uporabom laserskog uređaja KaVo DIAGNOdent 2095
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	DENTAL CARIES + diagnosis
   Abstract:	The aim of the study was to explain in detail the usage of KaVo DIAGNOdent 2095 and to determine its advantages in clinical detection of early demineralisation of oclusal enamel surfaces, pronounced as initial occlusal caries lesins.The great advantage in diagnosis offered by KaVo DIAGNOdent laser based on its ability to register and evaluate fluorescent emission of the pulsed beam of the 655 nm wavelength. It enables access to the most minute occlusal routes, otherwise unreachable by other means of diagnosing techniques. Specificity and multidimensional approach is based on the pssibility of diagnosin dental plaque, discoloration and calculus. Simplicity and the ability to produce a reliable and objective clinical diagnosis (> 90 %) are the advantages in comparison with classical radiographic methods and inspection using a probe. It is of great importance in planning noninvasive and preventive conservative treatments. It is recommended for use more frequently in everyday clinical diagnosis of caries lesions, because of it’s less invasive approach in restorative dentistry, which leads to preservation of healthy tooth tissue.

5. Glavina D, Škrinjarić I, Majstorović M. Marginal Adaptation of Cerec Ceramic Veneers after Cementing with Different Materials. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(2):147-58.
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   Title in English:	Marginal Adaptation of Cerec Ceramic Veneers after Cementing with Different Materials
   Title in Croatian:	Rubna prilagodba Cerec keramičkih faseta nakon cementiranja različitim materijalima
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	MARGINAL ADAPTATION (DENTISTRY) DENTAL VENEERS CEMENTATION DENTAL CEMENTS
   Abstract:	The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of marginal adaptation and gap width of Cerec ceramic veneers after cementation with two different materials (Tetric and Compolute). The study was carried out on 24 teeth, divided into groups of 12 on which ceramic veneers were fabricated. The first 12 veneers were cemented with a composite material with microparticles (Tetric) and the other 12 using dual composite cement (Compolute). The samples were cut in the vestibulooral and mesiodistal direction and analyzed with an OPTON SV 8 stereomicroscope, with 160x magnification. Ideal adaptation of veneers after cementation with Tetric occured in 97.9% and good in 2.1% of cases. In the group cemented with Compolute ideal adaptation was determined in 95.8% and good in 4.2% of the samples. In neither group was poor adaptation established. In samples cemented with Tetric in vestibulooral direction complete adaptation was observed in 39.6%, negative adaptation in 43.8% (veneer was not completely seated on the cavity wall), and positive in 16.7% of the samples (veneer was higher than the surface of the prepared cavity). In the mesiodistal direction complete adaptation was recorded in 45.8% of the samples, negative in 39.6% and positive in 14.6%. After cementation with Compolute in the vestibulooral direction ideal adaptation was established in 51.1%, negative in 38.3% and positive in 10.6% of cases. In the mesiodistal direction complete adaptation was recorded in 52.1%, negative in 45.8% and positive in 2.1%. Difference in the quality of veneer adaptation in the vestibulooral and mesiodistal direction was not significant. Mean value of variations in the vestibulooral direction amounted to negative 493.80 μm and positive 388.96 μm. Mean value of variations in the mesiodistal direction amounted to negative 411.70 μm and positive 347.63 μm. Mean gap width after cementation with Tetric in the vestibulooral direction was 247.69 μm, and in the mesiodistal direction 156.56 μm. For the veneers cemented with Compolute mean gap width was 257.62 μm in the vestibulooral and 169.08 μm in the mesiodistal direction, which was not significant. The obtained results indicate that both materials are suitable for cementation of Cerec ceramic veneers.