The increasing popularity of participating in sports activities among children and adolescents has increased the risk sports-related orofacial dental injuries. Therefore, it is important to establish efficient preventive strategies regarding trauma. aim this study was evaluate occurrence injuries young athletes compare frequency such between high-risk medium-risk sports, along with assessing athletes' attitudes habits mouthguard use.A total 229 from four different (water polo (n = 59),...

The main objectives of the study were to determine plasma adropin, systemic inflammation biomarker levels, and glucose metabolism parameters in patients with moderate severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared healthy controls.In this study, we included 50 male OSA (25 25 severe) age- sex-matched control subjects. All subjects underwent fasting sampling peripheral blood for laboratory analyses.Adropin levels significantly lower group comparison groups (4.50 ± 1.45 versus 6.55 1.68 8.15...

To assess the effectiveness of low-dose amitriptyline in reducing pain and improving oral health-related quality life individuals with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD) over a 2-month period, compared to placebo. Forty participants were randomly assigned receive either 25 mg or placebo pill for 2 months. The primary outcome was intensity, measured using visual analogue scale (VAS). secondary impact on life, assessed by Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-14). Evaluations...

Objectives: Water polo players ought to possess various physical capacities and well-developed cognitive functions that reflect the requirements of their specific playing position. Therefore, objective this study was compare performance, anthropometric characteristics swimming youth water in different positions. Methods: The present cross-sectional involved 106 players. subjects were recruited as part a project for talent identification selection Croatian National Polo Team. Testing included...

This study aimed to provide the evidence on effect of mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy long-term cognitive and psychomotor performance, excessive daytime sleepiness, quality life in patients with mild moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).A total 15 OSA were treated MAD they followed up after 3 mo 1 y therapy. The tested three different tests performance using computer-based system Complex Reactionmeter Drenovac (CRD-series) at baseline time follow-up, 36-Item Short Form Health...

Background Geographic tongue (GT) is a benign inflammatory condition usually involving the dorsal surface and lateral borders of tongue. Numerous etiological factors GT have been suggested, including immunological factors; genetic; atopic or allergic predisposition; emotional stress; hormonal disturbances. may also coexist as one possible manifestations celiac disease (CD). Therefore, aim this study was to investigate prevalence CD, positive serologic tests for CD screening, HLA‐DQ presence...

Our study primarily aimed to investigate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with different risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based included 466 adult T2DM on regular visit Center Diabetes University Hospital Split from April September 2017. All subjects underwent detailed anamnestical evaluation and physical examination anthropometric measurements. Additionally, all completed STOP (Snoring, Tiredness,...

Insulin-Like Growth Factor 2 (IGF-2) is a peptide hormone essential for prenatal growth and development. IGF-2 exerts its mitogenic effects via 1 Receptor (IGF-1R), eliminated by binding to (IGF-2R). also negatively regulated Phosphatase Tensin Homolog (PTEN), phosphatase mutated in various tumors. Not much known about the interplay between these factors during human odontogenesis. In this study, expression patterns of IGF-2, IGF-1R, IGF-2R PTEN were analyzed double immunofluorescence...

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Abstract Background/Aim Dental trauma is one of the critical oral health problems in childhood and adolescence that can affect an individual's quality life. Teachers may witness a dental injury on many occasions, they are likely to be involved at site accident. Hence, should capable managing prompt correct emergency treatment accident site. The aim this cross‐sectional study was assess level knowledge experience Croatian elementary high school teachers concerning trauma. Materials Methods A...

Water polo (WP) as a highly demanding contact team sport, requires from players to have well developed cognitive functions, similar in other sports. Following same rules for females and males it is important realize differences between them, which may contribute their sports success help coaches develop adequate training models. Therefore, the aim of this study was compare functions female male youth WP players. There were 36 (25%) 106 (75%) aged 12 14 years enrolled study. Variables...

Abstract Background/Aims With the growing popularity of water polo across world, there has been rising awareness risks for orofacial injures in polo. The aim this study was to evaluate knowledge and attitudes coaches regarding dental trauma, emergency procedures about prevention such injuries. Materials Methods A specific questionnaire comprising 25 questions knowledge, experiences, behaviors following trauma distributed 62 during license renewal seminar held by Croatian Water Polo...

Background: The purpose of this study was to introduce a new Oral Health Activities Questionnaire (OHAQ, hereinafter) that examines different activities and behaviours related the oral hygiene regimen each analysed subject. Methods: A sample 658 students determine OHAQ scale's basic metric characteristics. To construct validity OHAQ, descriptive statistics correlation analysis, as well differences testing, were applied groups subjects on basis self-reported status measures. Results:...

The aim of this observational split-mouth study was to compare the retention and caries protective effect four different sealant materials in children aged 6-13 years during a 2-year follow-up period.Eighty were included study, which conducted Blato (Korčula island), Croatia. Each participant received at least two on caries-free permanent molars quadrants. Sealant (M1 - glass-ionomer cement; M2, M4 resin-based filled sealants; M3 unfilled sealant) delivered random order.The results showed...

Introduction: Water polo is a physically high-demanding team sport, therefore players’ physical abilities and anthropometric characteristics are important factors to achieve good level of quality in technical-tactical actions. The aim this study was determine the association chronological age with specific functional swimming capacities youth U12 male water players. Methods: There were 170 players who attended Croatian Polo Federation training camps included cross-sectional study....

The knee is an anatomical structure that can provide a great deal of data for research on age estimation. aim this study was to evaluate and apply method semi-automatic measurements the area under growth plate closure femur distal epiphysis itself 2D coronary slices using T2 weighted images (T2WI) generated magnetic resonance (MRI) devices different technical technological characteristics. After segmentation itself, areas measured closures were calculated MATLAB version: 9.12. (R2022a),...

This research aimed to identify relations of cognitive and power capacities with reactive agility in pubescent boys (n = 55) girls 46). Cognitive abilities were evaluated by the Stroop test, while BlazePod system was used evaluate performance conducting 20 yard shuttle triangle tests non-reactive (TCODS) (TRAG), respectively. Performance jumping assessed through squat jump (SJ), countermovement (CMJ), drop (DHJ) utilising Opto Jump (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy), sprinting ability over...

<h3>Background:</h3> Midface fractures can cause airway obstruction and breathing disturbances. The purpose of the present study was to determine prevalence undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among patients with surgically treated maxillary zygomatic fractures. <h3>Methods:</h3> We retrospectively analyzed medical records 44 who had undergone surgical treatment or between Jan. 1, 2003, Dec. 31, 2013 at a single centre. All participants underwent polygraphy testing were asked complete...

The aim of this cross-sectional (analytical) study was to investigate the influence nutritional and hygienic habits on oral health in children.There were 143 children aged six thirteen years attending primary school Blato, Croatia who participated study. Children divided into groups according age younger (6-9 old, n=82) older (10-13 n=61): gender males (n=53) females (n=90). conducted by using a questionnaire clinical dental examination. Decayed-missed-filled tooth index (DMFT) plaque...

Some previous studies suggested that children’s engagement in sports has been associated with the improvement of cognitive functions, especially working memory, visual-spatial motor coordination and flexibility. The aim this study was to compare functions between female male youth water polo players control subjects – school children same chronological age who did not participate organized activity. There were 23 (14.65±1.11 years old) (14.52±0.51 (WP), members Croatian National team...

Abstract Background Consistency in outcomes across clinical trials allows for comparing and combining results from different studies. A core outcome set (COS), representing a minimally agreed standardized group of that should be monitored measured through research specific field medicine, is not yet available implant prosthodontic (dental implant) therapy. This meta-research study aimed to analyze used on Methods We searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group (COHG) register identify systematic...