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1. Mörmann WH, Curilović Z. Cerec CAD-CAM ceramic restorations: a case report after 5 years in place. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):3-10.
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   Title in English:	Cerec CAD-CAM ceramic restorations: a case report after 5 years in place
   Title in Croatian:	Cerec CAD-CAM keramički inlay-i
   Type of Article:	editorial
   MeSH:	CERAMICS THERAPY, COMPUTER-ASSISTED DENTURE DESIGN DENTAL PORCELAIN INLAYS
   Abstract:	At least three different techniques have been described for preparing computer-aided designed (CAD) and computer-aided manufactured (CAM) inlays and veneers. This paper details a clinical case in which 13 Cerec CAD-CAM inlays have been in function for five years. The Cerec--System produces ceramic inlays which are designed, fabricated and placed during one appointment. Advantages and system-related limitations are discussed.

2. Baccush MM, Nayak C. Prevalence of dental caries in school children from a suburban area in Tripoli; Libya. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):11-5.
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   Title in English:	Prevalence of dental caries in school children from a suburban area in Tripoli; Libya
   Title in Croatian:	Prevalencija zubnog karijesa u školske djece prigadskog područja Tripolija, Libija
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL CARIES + epidemiology DMF INDEX ORAL HYGIENE INDEX
   Abstract:	Seven hundred and twenty school children of primary school grades 5 and 6 in Hadba Sargia area in Tripoli were examined for dental caries. The mean DMFT index for the whole sample of children was 1.58. The DT component comprised 1.34 and MT component 0.21 of DMFT score, which made 42.22% and 13.33% of total children sample, respectively. The amount FT component was 0.03 (1.39%) of all children with DMFT examined. The number of children with at least one DMFT score was 410 (56.94%) of the total study sample. In children with poor oral hygiene, DMFT score was significantly higher (1.91) than in those with good oral hygiene (0.85) (P less than 0.01). Children whose mothers had low education exhibited a higher total DMFT score (1.85) than those whose mothers had high education (1.16).

3. Jerolimov V, Krhen J, Bešić J. The role of residual monomer in PMMA powder and methods of polymerization in the finding of residual monomer in poly(methylmethacrylate) denture base. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):17-23.
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   Title in English:	The role of residual monomer in PMMA powder and methods of polymerization in the finding of residual monomer in poly(methylmethacrylate) denture base
   Title in Croatian:	Uloga ostatnog monomera PMMA-praška i metode polimerizacije u nalazu ostatnog monomera polimetilmetakrilatne protezne baze
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTURE BASES METHYLMETHACRYLATES POWDERS
   Abstract:	The amount of residual monomer in methylmethacrylate resins used for denture bases is directly dependent on the polymerization procedure chosen. Residual monomer in PMMA powder has not yet been fully clarified. The aim of this study was to determine the amount of residual monomer in some PMMA powders used for denture bases. The study included determination of the amount of residual monomer in specimens polymerized by various methods of polymerization, attempting to test the interrelationship between the finding of residual monomer in PMMA powder and the respective group of heath-cured resin specimens. Materials from the group of poly(methylmethacrylate) resins type I, class 1 (1--Biocryl R, Galenika, Belgrade-Zemun, and 2--Major Base R, Major Dental Industry, Torino) were used in the study. Experimental specimens were divided into two groups: (1) original PMMA powders; and (2) polymerized specimens obtained by two short curing cycles (a--fractional, classical, heterogeneous polymerization; b--using the Prestherm, Bego device) and three long-curing cycles of polymerization (a--14 h at 70 degrees C; b--7 h at 70 degrees C and 3 h at 100 degrees C; and c--14 h at 70 degrees C and 3 h at 100 degrees C). By 2 g of each powder/specimen were extracted with methanol for residual monomer to be demonstrated by a modified method of gas chromatography on a device manufactured by Perkin Elmer Co. (Norwalk, Conn., USA). Original PMMA powders contained a high but varying percentage of residual monomer. Polymerized specimens had significantly lower values of residual monomer as compared to PMMA powders.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

4. Lapter V, Šlaj M, Muretić Ž, Weber D. Orthodontic anomalies and differences in gnathometric variables in twins. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):25-31.
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   Title in English:	Orthodontic anomalies and differences in gnathometric variables in twins
   Title in Croatian:	Ortodontske anomalije i razlike u gnatometrijskim varijablama u blizanaca
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DISEASES IN TWINS MALOCCLUSION + genetics MAXILLOFACIAL DEVELOPMENT MANDIBLE + anatomy & histology
   Abstract:	Actuality of gnathometric measurements by means of plaster casts persisting to the present days is stressed and the major research of the kind in twins mentioned. The study included 96 pairs of twins of both sexes (36 monozygotic and 60 dizygotic). Both qualitative and quantitative variables were evaluated and the results computer-processed. For most parameters evaluated, statistical processing revealed a markedly higher compatibility in monozygotes than in dizygotes. This held particularly true for types and severity of anomalies as well as for all qualitative variables, with the exception of over bite, overjet, class and class severity. The maxilla-related variables were shown to be highly genetically determined, which might be explained by the dynamics of mandibular movements and, possibly, a stronger effect of external factors on its growth and development.

5. Škaljac-Staudt G, Ciglar I, Šutalo J, Čvorišćec D. [Quantitative evaluation of the immunoglobulin G, A and M in the human dental pulp]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):33-8.
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   Title in English:	Quantitative evaluation of the immunoglobulin G, A and M in the human dental pulp
   Title in Croatian:	Kvantitativna evaluacija imunoglobulina G, A i M humane zubne pulpe
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL PULP CANAL IGA + analysis IGM + analysis PULPITIS
   Abstract:	The presence of immunoglobulins G, A and M was studied in human dental pulps using a quantitative method of radial immunodiffusion. Valid data on the amounts of IgG, IgA and IgM were obtained on the basis of measured concentrations of immunoglobulins in each pulp sample and their correlation with total protein concentrations. The results indicated IgG to be present in 100%, IgA in 15% and IgM in 8% of 13 pulp samples affected by chronic inflammation. The mean values of IgG, IgA and IgM thus determined were 84.3, 4.4 and 1.4 mg/g protein, respectively. In intact pulp tissue, however, no presence of immunoglobulins G, A and M could be detected using the same method as above. The results obtained suggested the possibility of local synthesis of immunoglobulins in chronically inflamed pulp tissue, indicated that nonspecific inflammatory reaction may have occurred concurrently with some specific immunologic reactions. The predominance of IgG pointed to immunologic reactions of early types II and III hypersensitivity.

6. Barac-Furtinović V, Škrinjarić I. [Double teeth in primary dentition and findings of permanent successors]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):39-43.
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   Title in English:	Double teeth in primary dentition and findings of permanent successors
   Title in Croatian:	Dvostruki zubi u mliječnoj denticiji i stanje trajnih nasljednika
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	TOOTH, DECIDUOUS FUSED TEETH + complications ANODONTIA + complications TOOTH, SUPERNUMERARY
   Abstract:	Prevalence of double teeth in primary dentition of 0.5% was established in the sample of 2.987 preschool children of Zagreb. Between children with double teeth 60% were female and 40% males. Fusion ocurred in 66.7 percent and germination in 33.3 percent in the sample of children having double teeth. In all children with double teeth orthopantomograms were taken. Analysis of radiographs revealed anomalies of permanent successors in 53.3 percent of all children with double primary teeth. In children with germination in primary dentition anomalies of permanent teeth were present in 20 percent (hyperdontia in all cases), while fusion of deciduous teeth was accompanied by abnormal finding (hypodontia) in permanent dentition in 70 percent. Obtained results pointed out to the need of distinction between type of double teeth in primary dentition, i.e. between fusion and germination because chance of lacking the permanent successors is considerably dependent on the type of anomaly.

7. Satrapa Ž. [Comparison of oral medical findings during two different antineoplastic protocols]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):45-50.
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   Title in English:	Comparison of oral medical findings during two different antineoplastic protocols
   Title in Croatian:	Usporedba oralnih nalaza u toku dvaju različitih antineoplastičnih protokola
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS MOUTH DISEASES + chemically induced LEUKEMIA + drug therapy NEOPLASMS
   Abstract:	Investigation was performed on patients with malign solid tumors and with leukemia in aim to find out oral pathological changes of oral mucosae, oral symptoms, correlation between pathological changes and symptoms in connection with immunological reactivibility in patients treated with chemotherapy and to compare these parameters in connection to different chemotherapeutic protocols. Almost all pathological changes were more presented in patients with leukemia, except parodontitis and Cheilitis exfoliativa which were more presented in the group with malign solid tumors. Oral symptoms were more presented in the group of leukemia too.

8. Bačić M, Škrinjarić I, Šutalo J. [Dentin hypersensitivity: etiology and methods of treatment]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):51-8.
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   Title in English:	Dentin hypersensitivity: etiology and methods of treatment
   Title in Croatian:	Dentinska preosjetljivost: etiologija i metode liječenja
   Type of Article:	review
   MeSH:	DENTIN SENSITIVITY DENTIN LEAKAGE TOOTHPASTE
   Abstract:	This work presents review on etiology of dentinal hypersensitivity and mechanisms of dentin desensitization. The main theories on dentin sensitivity are discussed in details. Particularly are stressed hydrodynamic and transducer theories. Two main approaches to the dentin desensitization by tubule occlusion and blocking pulpal nerve activity by altering the sensory nerves excitability are presented. The aim of dentin desensitization is to apply various agents that occlude dentinal tubules and so decrease dentin sensitivity or to apply agents that reduce nerve excitability. Between many different agents in use the most wide use and best results in decreasing dentin sensitivity have topical application of oxalate salts and application of unfilled resins. Different toothpaste with strontium chloride or potassium nitrate as active ingredients have been commonly used as very effective desensitizing agents.

9. Obradović B, Cekić-Arambašin A. [Oral manifestations in diabetes]. Acta Stomatol Croat. 1991;25(1):59-63.
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   Title in English:	Oral manifestations in diabetes
   Title in Croatian:	Oralne manifestacije kod šećerne bolesti
   Type of Article:	professional paper
   MeSH:	DIABETES MELLITUS MOUTH DISEASES + etiology GINGIVITIS XEROSTOMIA + etiology GLOSSITIS + epidemiology
   Abstract:	As a systemic disease, diabetes mellitus also involves alterations of oral structures as an integral part of the body. A group of 47 diabetics, 34 females and 13 males, mean age 55 years, were included in the study. Mean blood glucose was 12.6 mol/l. Results of clinical studies of oral alterations showed oral symptoms, i.e. xerostomia, to predominate in study subjects, followed by glossopyrosis, stomatopyrosis, gingivitis with hyperkeratosis and exfoliations effecting the tongue and lips. Membranes and ulcerations were less frequent in the group of diabetics under study. Along with the occurrence of metabolic and hormonal disturbances, cardiovascular diseases occupy the first place, followed by locomotor, gastrointestinal, respiratory and renal disturbances.