The aims of this investigation were to determine whether stabilization maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) occurs between 15 and 18 years age in subjects with a normal occlusion, assess the influence gender, body mass index (BMI), morphological jaw function measured by number occlusal contacts, overjet, overbite, maximal mouth opening, mandibular deflection during sagittal slide retruded contact position intercuspal position, dental restorations.

The aim of this study was to determine the salivary concentrations tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) in patients with premalignant malignant lesions. involved 57 who were examined between 2008 2010 at Department Oral Medicine Maxillofacial Surgery Medical Faculty, University Rijeka, Croatia. They divided into three groups: 19 oral lesions, squamous cell carcinoma healthy control volunteers. Whole saliva collected investigated for presence TNF-α IL-6 by enzyme...

To develop and test the psychometric characteristics of a questionnaire that measures attitudes towards e-learning, as well to study about e-learning identify variables related those amongst dental students.The was conducted from November 2010 December 2011 at all three Croatian schools. A entitled 'Attitude Towards e-Learning' consisting 12 questions socio-demographic data 22 statements attitude self-administered by 386 students. Factorial analysis Cronbach's alpha were used questionnaire....

Summary Pleasant smile aesthetics is an important contributory factor to psychosocial well‐being. The aim of this study was determine the influence aesthetics. cross‐sectional on a convenient sample that included patients, pupils, students and faculty staff. A total 155 subjects (36% male) aged 12–39 (mean age 21, interquartile range 19–23) were included. Occlusal characteristics recorded by Index Complexity, Outcome Need, smiling frontal view photographs obtained. Fourteen variables...

To analyze the effect of various coating formulations on mechanical and corrosion properties nickel-titanium (NiTi) orthodontic wires.Uncoated, rhodium-coated, nitrified NiTi wires were observed with a three-point-bend test, surface roughness (Ra) measurement, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, electrochemical testing (open circuit potential, impedance cyclic polarization scan). Differences in tested wire types analyzed analysis variance Tukey post hoc...

Patients' and parents' perception of malocclusion are important in determining orthodontic treatment demand, motivation, cooperation. The aim this study was to investigate differences need currently orthodontically treated, previously untreated subjects.

To test the hypothesis that no differences exist in dental arch dimensions between dentoalveolar Classes I, II, and III, male female subjects, as measured on virtual three-dimensional (3D) models.Samples included randomly selected plaster casts of 137 white patients (43 Class 50 44 III) from Department Orthodontics, School Dental Medicine, University Zagreb, Croatia. models were scanned digitized using ATOS II SO ("Small Objects") scanning technology (GOM mbH, Braunschweig, Germany). Eight...

Tobacco heating systems (THS) are new products on the market, advertised as a less harmful alternative for smokers, in which tobacco is heated and not burned like conventional cigarettes. This research explored effect periodontal tissues contact with burning residual (smoke tobacco). Methods: The sample included 66 subjects, patients of Clinic Dentistry Rijeka, Croatia, aged 26–56 (median 38), 64% females. Three age- gender-matched groups were formed (each N = 22): non-smokers, classic...

The group of spondyloarthritis (SpA) disorders shares common clinical manifestations, including internal derangement (ID) temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This study aimed to investigate SpA activity in patients with ID TMJ. We assessed 200 neck pain using the Assessment Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) criteria. TMJ was examined Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD protocol). Patients were divided into three groups: symptomatic TMJ, asymptomatic or healthy...

ABSTRACT Aims To quantify changes in soft‐tissue volume induced by non‐surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) patients with periodontitis and correlate them clinical parameters smoking. A new digital approach is investigated because standard assessment methods are unable to accurately capture volumetric changes. Materials Methods Thirty‐nine subjects aged 27–70 years (median 48; 51% females; 49% smokers) were included. All underwent examination intraoral scanning at baseline 8 weeks after NSPT....

ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between early dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, improvement in width of oropharynx and nasopharynx, quality life. Materials Methods Thirty‐three prepubertal children with skeletal Class III (median age 9 years; 56% females) received treatment a maxillary expander facemask. These subjects were matched two control groups: one comprising an equal number untreated individuals, other consisting I controls. Cephalograms analysed, both their parents...

Abstract Objective To explore the effects of gender, age, and psychosocial context on perception facial esthetics. Methods The study included 1,444 C aucasian subjects aged 16 to 85 years. Two sets color photographs illustrating 13 male female type alterations, representing different skeletal dentoalveolar components sagittal maxillary–mandibular relationships, were used estimate profile attractiveness. examinees graded profiles based a 0 10 numerical rating scale. their own sex only from...

Abstract Aim The study aimed to evaluate which extent self-reported symptomatology, age, and sex are predictors of titanium nickel allergic sensitization in patients treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods analyzed 228 subjects aged 11–45 years (median 18, interquartile range 16–22); 68% them were females, 52% adolescents. testing included epicutaneous patch test titanium, dioxide, oxalate, nitride, sulfate. questionnaire on symptoms potentially linked was used. Results...

Aim of article was to compare the shear bond strength indirectly and directly bonded orthodontic brackets.The experimental in vitro study included 60 maxillary mandibular premolars. Teeth were mounted on cold-cure acrylic blocks for each tooth separately divided into two groups: brackets (30 teeth) teeth). Brackets (Discovery, Roth 0.022", Dentaurum, Ispringen, Germany) using Transbond XT (3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA) direct method, while indirect technique, a combination Sondhi Rapid Set...