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1. Goršeta K, Negovetić Vranić D, Škrinjarić T, Glavina D. Traumatic injuries of primary teeth: analysis of types and causes. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):47-52.
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   Title in English:	Traumatic injuries of primary teeth: analysis of types and causes
   Title in Croatian:	Traumatske ozljede mliječnih zuba: analiza oblika i uzroka
   Type of Article:	professional paper
   MeSH:	TOOTH AVULSION + diagnosis TOOTH INJURIES + diagnosis TOOTH, DECIDUOUS + anatomy & histology
   Abstract:	Introduction: The purpose of this study was to identify some risk factors related to the occurrence of dental trauma to the deciduous teeth and to identify particular type of dental injuries in children referred to Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb. Methods: The study was carried out in the sample of 97 children, aged 1 to 5 years, with injured 166 primary teeth. The sample of 97 patients included 63 boys and 34 girls. The epidemiological model “agent-host-environment” has been applied in the study. Data have been entered into a data base program (Microsoft® Access) designed for this project. Results: The analysis has shown that the highest frequency of injuries occurred in children between 2 and 4 years of age. The frequency ratio between boys and girls was 1.8:1. The most frequently affected teeth were maxillary central incisors (in 79 %). Lateral luxation as the most common type of injury was observed in 34.9 % of cases. Most of the injuries occurred at home (62.8%) or on the playground (15.1%). Crashes against hard objects (49.5%) and falls (36.1%) were the main causes of trauma. Conclusion: Predominant types of traumatic injuries to the primary teeth are luxations and subluxations (66.2%). The most of injuries to the primary teeth occurred during children’s play and were consequences of falls. Since the most common place of incident occurrence is the home (62.8%). The parents and caregivers should be informed about possibilities for prevention of traumatic injuries in young children.

2. Negovetić Vranić D, Tarle Z, Škrinjarić K, Glavina D, Škrinjarić I. Clinical Analysis of Compomer Restorations in Primary Dentition: 2-Year Evaluation. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(4):415-26.
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   Title in English:	Clinical Analysis of Compomer Restorations in Primary Dentition: 2-Year Evaluation
   Title in Croatian:	Klinička raščlamba ispuna kompomerima u mliječnoj denticiji: 2-godišnja ocjena
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL MATERIALS DENTAL AMALGAM COMPOMERS
   Abstract:	Various materials are available as alternatives to amalgam for restorations in primary teeth. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical performance of two compomers: Hytac and Compoglass in class II restorations in primary teeth, as an alternative to amalgam. Seventynin second class cavities (60 patients) in primary molars were restored with amalgam (Vivadent/Ivoclar, Schaan, Liechtenstein, LOT 819798) (24 restorations), Compoglass (Vivadent/Ivoclar, Schaan, Liechtenstein LOT 819798) (24 restorations) and Hytac (3M Espe, Seefeld, Germany LOT 012) (26 restorations). Each material was placed by using the respective adhesive system in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Restorations were evaluated immediately after placement and after 6 months, one year and two years by using modified USPHS (Ryge & Cvar) criteria. After two years colour evaluation rate A was recorded in 79% of cases with compomer restorations with Compoglass and 80% for compomer restorations with Hytac. Marginal adaptation for amalgam restorations was evaluated as rate A in 62.5%, rate B in 33.3% and rate D in 4.2%, while for compomer restorations with Compoglass rate A was recorded in 50%, rate B in 37.5% and rate D in 12.5%. Compomer restorations with Hytac were evaluated as rate A in 48%, rate B in 36% and rate D in 16%. Changes in marginal discoloration for amalgam restorations were evaluated as rate A in 79.2%, rate B in 16.7% and rate C in 4.2%. Compomer restorations with Compoglass were evaluated as rate A in 70.8%, rate B in 12.5% and rate C in 16.7%, while the results for compomer restorations with Hytac were rate A in 60%, rate B in 24% and rate C in 16% of cases. Statistical analysis was performed by means of nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, which did not show statistically significant difference for the materials, according to the criteria used. Both evaluated compomer materials can be used as alternatives to amalgam restorations in clinical work. However, longer clinical testing is needed in order to obtain relevant results.

3. 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.