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Gauta I, Vazdar MA, Vodanović M. Human molar crown traits in Croatian medieval and contemporary populations. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):3-16.

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Title in English:	Human molar crown traits in Croatian medieval and contemporary populations
Title in Croatian:	Morfološke osobitosti humanih kutnjaka u srednjovjekovnoj i suvremenoj hrvatskoj populaciji
Type of Article:	original scientific paper
MeSH:	CROATIA + epidemiology MOLAR + anatomy & histology PALEODONTOLOGY + methods
Abstract:	Bones and teeth represent an exceptionally valuable and useful source of information for bioarchaeological research, since they may remain unaltered for a long period of time. The morphological characteristics of teeth are often used to explain certain historical problems which are the focus of interest in anthropological research. Purpose: the aim of this study was to compare morphological particularities of human molar crown traits in Croatian medieval and contemporary populations. Materials and methods: This research was conducted on 252 human molars, both of archeological (172) and of recent (80) origin. Upper molars were studied to determine the frequency of occurrence of: metaconus, hypoconus, metaconulus, parastyle and Carabelli’s trait. Lower molars were studied to register the frequency of occurrence of: anterior fovea, mid trigonid crest, groove pattern, deflecting wrinkle, molar cusp number, protostylid, distal accessory ridge, cusp 5, cusp 6 and cusp 7. Each morphological feature’s degree of expression was classified according to Arizona State University Dental Anthropological System. Statistically significant differences were established through analysis and comparison of these teeth of archeological and recent origin. Results: on the upper molars there were differences in the frequency of the occurrence of the hypoconus and metaconulus. On the lower molars there were differences in the frequency of the occurrence of the, anterior fovea and 5th cusp. Conclusion: these differences can’t be simply explained by wear, since the teeth selected for research all displayed a low degree of abrasion. Additional explanation should be sought among available historical and archeological data, since the medieval period was marked by numerous wars and population migration.

Galić I, Nakaš E, Prohić S, Selimović E, Obradović B, Petrovečki M. Dental age estimation among children aged 5–14 years using the Demirjian method in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):17-25.

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Akar GC, Uluer H, Özmutaf NM, Ozgur Z, Gokce B. An assessment of oral health status and dental plaque of non-dental school students in Turkey. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):26-33.

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Title in English:	An assessment of oral health status and dental plaque of non-dental school students in Turkey
Title in Croatian:	Procjena oralnoga zdravstvenog stanja i zubnog plaka u turskoj studentskoj populaciji, osim kod studenata upisanih na Stomatološki fakultet
Type of Article:	original scientific paper
MeSH:	DENTAL PLAQUE INDEX DMF INDEX ORAL HEALTH STUDENTS
Abstract:	Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse the oral health status, and dental plaque with that of non-dental students. Methods: 308 university students were included in this study (238 females and 70 males). A questionnaire was used to collect information on oral hygiene habits and self-reported perception of oral health status of the students. Dental caries status was evaluated using the World Health Organization caries diagnostic criteria for decayed, missing, and filled teeth and surface. For the evaluation of plaque status, Silness&Löe plaque index was utilized. Besides these, material of restorations worn by the students were recorded and clinically evaluated. Results: It was observed that all the students performed oral care, 92.3% used toothbrush and toothpaste for care, and the frequency of brushing the teeth twice or more a day was 43.3%. The mean DMFT index was 1.54 (±1.60), the mean DMFS index was 7.62 (±7.85) for the students. The mean plaque index of the students was 1.01 (±0.40). DMFT score was lower in females than males, however, these differences were not statistically significant. The relationship between gender and plaque was observed to be significant (p=0.006). Male students had more plaque than the female ones. Conclusions: Although DMFT and plaque indices of the students were relatively low and their perception of oral health was good, they had to be evaluated and informed about oral health status and needs of prosthetic rehabilitation during their education.

Dautović Kazazić L, Redžepagić S, Ajanović M, Gavranović A, Strujić S. Periodontal evaluation of patients with ceramic fused-to-metal and acrylate fused-to-metal crowns over a period of 1 to 5 years. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):34-46.

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Title in English:	Periodontal evaluation of patients with ceramic fused-to-metal and acrylate fused-to-metal crowns over a period of 1 to 5 years
Title in Croatian:	Evaluacija parodontalnog stanja kod pacijenata nositelja metal-keramičkih i metal-akrilatnih krunica u razdoblju od jedne do pet godina
Type of Article:	original scientific paper
MeSH:	ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS + etiology COMPOSITE RESIN + analysis DENTAL PLAQUE INDEX METAL CERAMIC ALLOYS + analysis TOOTH CROWN + anatomy & histology
Abstract:	Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine if there is any difference between observed teeth (abutment teeth) and control teeth (homologous) in patients with acrylate fused-to-metal (AFM) crowns and those with ceramic fused-to-metal (CFM) crowns, and if there is any difference between AFM and CFM crowns in terms of plaque index, gingival index, retention index, CPITN, marginal gingiva retraction and bone resorption. The next objective was to examine if the length of use of AFM and CFM crowns bears any impact on these indices. Material and methods: The study included 80 patients of both sexes aged 20 to 65 with fixed prosthetics (single crowns). All the research parameters were obtained from clinical examinations and radiographic analyses. Results showed that in the group of patients with AFM crowns there was a statistically significant difference between observed and control teeth in terms of gingival index, CPITN, retention index and marginal gingiva retraction, whereas there was no statistically significant difference for other indices observed. Results also showed that in patients with CFM crowns there was a statistically significant difference between observed and control teeth in terms of plaque index, gingival index, CPITN, retention index and marginal gingiva retraction, whereas there was no statistically significant difference for bone resorption. A statistically significant difference was found between AFM and CFM only in terms of plaque index. Conclusion: The length of use of the prosthetic appliance (under five years) in the group with AFM crowns did influence the plaque index, the depth of periodontal sulcus and the marginal gingiva retraction. The length of use of fixed prosthetic appliances (under five years) in the group with CFM crowns did not influence the indices observed.

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.

Kotarac-Knežević A, Knežević G, Perić B, Grgurević J. Marsupialization in the treatment of jaw cysts. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):53-60.

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Title in English:	Marsupialization in the treatment of jaw cysts
Title in Croatian:	Marsupijalizacija u liječenju čeljusnih cista
Type of Article:	professional paper
MeSH:	MARSUPIALIZATION + methods ODONTOGENIC CYSTS + diagnosis ODONTOGENIC TUMORS + diagnosis
Abstract:	The investigation raises the question of the value of marsupialization as a method for treatment of jaw cysts and cystic odontogenic tumours. The study comprises a retrospective analysis of a sample of 71 patients treated during a twelve-year period in the Clinical Department of Oral Surgery and the Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery of the University Hospital Dubrava. The sample consisted of 61 odontogenic cysts (85.92%), among which 14 (19.72%) were odontogenic keratocysts and 7 (9.86%) recurrences of odontogenic keratocysts. There were 39 (54.93%) radicular and follicular odontogenic cysts, 6 traumatic bone cavities “cysts” (8.45%), one odontogenic tumour (1.4%), one giant-cell central granuloma (1.41%), one recurrence of a giant-cell granuloma (1.41%) and one central cavernous hemangioma (1.41%). The formations were treated by all known surgical procedures, and marsupialization was undertaken in 9 patients of which 3 (9.68%) with cysts 3-6 cm in diameter and 6 (22.22%) with cysts larger than 6 cm. They were odontogenic keratocysts or their recurrences and one case each of a radicular and follicular jaw cyst. The results showed that marsupialization visibly reduced the bone cavity in all cases treated by this method and indicated that it could be applied as the final surgical procedure in which a complete cure is possible of odontogenic keratocysts or other odontogenic cysts of the jaws. However as the results are preliminary the procedure should be applied rationally.

Manjunatha BS, Deepak Pateel GS. Dentigerous cyst of inflammatory origin: a diagnostic challenge. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):61-4.

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de Carvalho Neto LG, de Andrade WT, Cavalcanti AL, de Santana Sarmento DJ, Granville-Garcia AF. Deformational plagiocephaly: a case report. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2010;44(1):65-8.

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