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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. Bagić I, Verzak Ž. Objective Evaluation of Craniofacial Features in Patients with Downs Syndrome. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):415-24.
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   Title in English:	Objective Evaluation of Craniofacial Features in Patients with Downs Syndrome
   Title in Croatian:	Prosudba kraniofacijalnih obilježja u osoba s Downovim sindromom.
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DOWN SYNDROME ANTHROPOMETRY CEPHALOMETRY
   Abstract:	Clinical anthropometry is used for evaluation of the features of the craniofacial region. The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric variables which best discriminate a young population with Down’s Syndrome (DS) from healthy subjects and to produce a craniofacial anthropometric profile (CAP) specific for DS. The study was performed on a sample of 56 subjects (33 male and 23 female) with DS, divided into two age groups (7-12 and 13-18 years). The control group comprised 322 healthy subjects (151 male and 171 female) of the same age as the examined groups. Twenty standard craniofacial measurements were measured with instruments according to Martin and in accordance with Farkas protocol. The measured values of all subjects with DS were expressed by mean and standard deviation. CAP was performed by converting individual measurements to standard values. Deviation from mean values was considered significant when z-value deviated by more than +2 or less than -2. The results showed that the variables which discriminated the group of subjects with DS from healthy subjects in the subnormal area in the first age group were - length of the head, length of the auricles and head circumference, and in the second age group - length of the head, length of the auricles, width of the auricles and head circumference. CAP can be considered a useful and objective method in defining specific craniofacial features of DS.

3. Karlović Z, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Miletić I, Katanec D, Anić I. Seal Materials as a Retrograde-Fill in an Ultrasonically Prepared Cavity. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):425-31.
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   Title in English:	Seal Materials as a Retrograde-Fill in an Ultrasonically Prepared Cavity
   Title in Croatian:	Brtvljenje materijala za retrogradni ispun u ultrazvučno izrađenim kavitetima
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	ROOT CANAL PREPARATION + methods ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS RETROGRADE OBTURATION
   Abstract:	The aim of the study was to evaluate the sealing quality of mineral threeoxide aggregate (MTA), Super EBA and IRM cement in an ultrasonically prepared cavity using a dye penetrating technique. The experiment was carried out on 35 single rooted permanent teeth. Their roots were treated by a conventional “step back” technique and filled by a cool lateral condensation technique. After hardening in a physiological solution, root-ends were resectioned and a retrograde cavity 1.5 mm in diameter, 3 mm deep was prepared by an ultrasonic tip. MTA, Super EBA, IRM, filled ten samples and a control group of 5 samples were filled by amalgam. A dye was added to the samples, which were left in a testing rood. After reaching tooth transparency, results were noted by a stereomicroscope with the use of a calibrated scale on the ocular. Statistical results indicated that samples filled with MTA had least leakage in comparison to those filled with IRM and Super EBA cement.

4. Badel T, Azinović Z, Keros J, Dulčić N, Mehulić K. Caries of Croatian Army Recruits. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):433-41.
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   Title in English:	Caries of Croatian Army Recruits
   Title in Croatian:	Karijes u novaka Hrvatske vojske
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	DENTAL CARIES + epidemiology MILITARY PERSONNEL
   Abstract:	The object of this study is the occurrence of caries in Croatian Army recruits with regard to specific qualities of certain social communities. Caries was diagnosed in 190 recruits by means of DMFT index. Subjects were classified according to residence (urban, suburban, rural) and age. Healthy teeth were determined in 5 (2.6%) subjects. The average DMFT value was 7.76 (DT:2.03; MT:1.49; FT:4.25). Statistically significant difference was found between DT (p = 0.009) and FT (p < 0.001) values depending on residence. For rural environment the following values were established DT:2.59 and FT:2.87, and for urban environment DT:1.52 and FT:5.48. Subject values according to age were DMFT (p = 0.008), DT (p < 0.001), MT (p = 0.022) and FT (p < 0.001). The study of caries frequency in recruits is incentive for further systematic studies in smaller socio economic groups and reveals the necessity for improvement in preventive program both during childhood and adolescence.

5. Basić V, Mehulić K. The Role of Psycho-Emotional Tension and Stress in the Etiology of Bruxism. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):443-52.
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   Title in English:	The Role of Psycho-Emotional Tension and Stress in the Etiology of Bruxism
   Title in Croatian:	Udio psihoemocionalne napetosti i stresa u etiologiji bruksizma.
   Type of Article:	original scientific paper
   MeSH:	BRUXISM PSYCHOPHYSIOL DISORDERS + complications STRESS + complications
   Abstract:	The cause of bruxism is still unknown. The most commonly referred factor in the etiology of bruxism is that of psychogenic origin. This study was an attempt to evaluate the role of stress, psycho emotional tension and anxiety in the etiology of bruxism. The aim was also to determine a connection between certain psychosomatic symptoms and bruxism. The analysis showed statistically significant difference (p < 0.02) in the results of the anxiety and stress test between the bruxism group and the control group. It was concluded that there is a higher level of psychoemotional tension, stress and anxiety in patients with bruxism. Higher frequency of psychosomatic symptoms (tachycardia, palpitation) was also present in the group with bruxism than in the control group (p<0.01). These results point out the importance of certain psychosomatic factors in the etiology of bruxism.

6. Mikšić M, Šlaj M, Meštrović S. Bioprogessive Therapy and Diagnosis. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2003;37(4):453-64.
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   Title in English:	Bioprogessive Therapy and Diagnosis
   Title in Croatian:	Bioprogresivna terapija i dijagnostika
   Type of Article:	review
   MeSH:	ORTHODONTICS + methods
   Abstract:	The bioprogressive technique is a fixed orthodontic technique, developed in the 1950s by Robert Murray Ricketts. This article provides a brief overview of the history of orthodontic practice, explaining the development of “Ricketts technique”, methods and principles that are incorporated in his bioprogressive therapy. It also discusses the importance of diagnostic methods, introduced by the author, that are still recognized as an important part of orthodontic therapy planning. This article explains the influence of bioprogressive philosophy on modern orthodontic techniques.

7. 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.