The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as the useful technique in esta... more The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as the useful technique in establishing diagnosis of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint, on the basis of case studies because this technique has not yet been widely used in our country. The MR images were used for assessment of the normal functional anatomy, as well as the forms of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joints (disc displacement with reduction and without reduction). Standard oblique sagittal planes with T1 sequences obtained using Magneton Impact (Siemens) apparatus at 1.0 T with surface coil of 10 cm diameter were used. The MR images were taken in the open mouth and closed mouth positions in the oblique sagittal plane vertical to the longitudinal axis of the condyle. Magnetic resonance imaging is a non-invasive technique using magnetic field and radio frequency pulses instead of ionising radiation for image creation. Among all known radiologic techniques, magnetic resonance i...
Implantati i protetski radovi nošeni implantatima danas su priznati kao dugotrajna, predvidljiva,... more Implantati i protetski radovi nošeni implantatima danas su priznati kao dugotrajna, predvidljiva, restorativna alternativa. Implantati pružaju određene prednosti pred konvencionalnim protetskim radovima. Stabilizacija i retencija protetskih radova nošenih implantatima su povećane, a kost oko implantata može se očuvati kontrolom okluzijskih sila tijekom funkcije mandibule. Dva glavna etiološka čimbenika koja dovode do resorpcije kosti oko implanata su bakterijska infekcija i lokalni biomehanički čimbenici povezani s preopterećenjem implantata. Stoga razumijevanje osnovnih načela i koncepcija okluzije, odnosno, “implantat okluzije” za različite kliničke situacije, postaje od najviše važnosti za dugotrajan uspjeh oseointegracije
Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. S... more Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. Starost proteza i frekvencija žvakanja također pridonose lomovima. Najčešće su štete pucanje baze i lom zuba. Lomovi proteza su statističkim metodama 2x2 tablice i Hi kvadrat testom uspoređivani s rezultatima sličnog istraživanja u Engleskoj. Re zultati pokazuju da razmjeri lomova GTP i DTP u objema zemljama nisu statistički značajni, a pojavnost pucanja GPP i DPP u Engleskoj je znatno veća. Može se zaključiti da je, s obzirom na trajnost, konstrukcija s me talnom bazom bolje rješenje gdje god to omogućuju uvjeti ventilnoga ruba i retencije GTP.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate shade matching ability of dental profession... more Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate shade matching ability of dental professionals and students using the VITA 3D-Master shade guide. Materials and methods: A hundred and twenty participants have been assigned to one of four groups as follows: specialists in prosthodontics (SPs), residents in prosthodontics (RPs), dental technicians (DTs) and dental students (DSs). The Toothguide Training Box (TTB) was used to test the participants’ shade-matching ability based on using 3 exercises and a final test. The mistakes were recorded during the exercises and mistake ratios (MR) were calculated. Time, scores, and color difference values (ΔE) were recorded and calculated. The one-way ANOVA was used to analyze the differences, and multiple regression analyses were used to evaluate the relationship in mean MRs, time, score and ΔE values between the groups. Results: Male participants needed significantly greater amount of time than females to complete the final test (P<0.05)...
The concept of human dental occlusion represents much more than the mere physical contact of the ... more The concept of human dental occlusion represents much more than the mere physical contact of the biting surfaces of opposing teeth. It is not a static, unchanging, structural relationship, but rather a dynamic, real, physiological relationship between different tissue systems. It is best defined as the functional relationship between the components of the masticatory system, which includes the teeth, the periodontium, the neuromuscular system, the temporomandibular joints and the craniofacial skeleton. Biologically, occlusion represents a coordinated functional interaction between different cell populations of the masticatory tissue systems that differentiate, model, remodel, destroy and regenerate. When the functional balance of the masticatory system is disturbed or when occlusion is restored by various types of prosthetic restorations, specific goals of occlusal treatment become important, especially today with the rapid insertion of dental implants. The aim of this chapter is to...
Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare three color parameters assessed on the maxillary ... more Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare three color parameters assessed on the maxillary right central incisors using a spectrophotometer as the gold standard, along with RAW mobile calibrated and non-calibrated photos in different light conditions. Materials and methods: A total of 30 dental students participated in the study. CIE L*a*b* values were measured in the middle third of each maxillary right central incisor spectrophotometrically and digitally on RAW mobile dental photos using different light conditions (F-frontal light; L-lateral light; D-lateral light with diffusers; P- polarizing filter on frontal light; H-hybrid filter as combination of frontal light with polarizing filter and lateral lights with diffusers) with LEDs (light emitting diode) in full power, and with gray card calibration. The obtained results were compared. Results: Mean a* and b* values on calibrated, as well as mean L* values on non-calibrated RAW mobile photos did not significantly differ in d...
Svrha ovoga rada bila je razmotriti pojavnost nepravilnoga položaja i incizalnoga trošenja gornji... more Svrha ovoga rada bila je razmotriti pojavnost nepravilnoga položaja i incizalnoga trošenja gornjih i donjih prednjih zuba u ispitanika te analizirati odnos između nepravilnoga položaja i incizalnoga trošenja prednjih zuba. Sudionici izabrani za studiju bili su studenti (40 ženskih, 40 muških) Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. Dob ispitanika bila je od 20 do 26 godina, sa srednjom vrijednošću 22,8 ± 1,8 godina. Položaj zuba i incizalno trošenje bili su procijenjeni na osnovi sadrenih odljeva u skladu s dva indeks sustava (NONAS i IwI). Testiranjem metoda pokazano je da je reproducibilnost procjena položaja i incizalnoga trošenja zuba bila zadovoljavajuća. U gornjoj čeljusti jedan ili više zuba imao je nepravilan položaj u 48% slučajeva (najčešće gornji bočni sjekutići), dok u donjoj čeljusti u 47% slučajeva (najčešće donji središnji sjekutići). Pojavnost incizalnoga trošenja prednjih zuba u ispitanika studenata stomatologije iznosila je 95%. Pearsonovim hi-kvadrat testom...
The main goal of modern removable prosthodontics is to restore the normal appearance, function, e... more The main goal of modern removable prosthodontics is to restore the normal appearance, function, esthetics and speech in each completely edentulous patient. However, if all teeth are missing in a patient, it becomes very complicated to achieve it using traditional protocols. Therefore, implants were introduced into removable prosthodontics to ensure better retention and stability of the conventional dentures. In case of a large amount of bone missing in the jaw it is necessary to ensure the functioning of the dentures constructing various additional stabilizing and retentive prosthodontic solutions on the osseointegrated implants. Numerous types of attachment systems have been used recently for relating implant-retained overdentures to underlying implants: basically splinting (various bar shape designs) and non-splinting attachments (various ball type attachment, magnet attachment, telescopic coping systems). Indications for their use depend on the surgical and prosthodontic factors ...
The aim of prosthetic therapy is to create an illusion of natural health, to establish the physio... more The aim of prosthetic therapy is to create an illusion of natural health, to establish the physiology and esthetics of the masticatory system and psychological calamity and security of the patient. These goals should always be in focus. Each dentist that uses implant treatment must pose a question whether implant placement is the best treatment choice, or could the situation be resolved with conventional means. Dental implants and implant-borne prosthetics are today accepted as long-term predictable prosthetic-restaurative solution with advantages and disadvantages on scientific and professional levels. Implant-borne prosthetics represent a challenge since a clinician has a possibility to decide on the size and shape of the occlusal surface (scheme) ; to decide on the number, position, size and orientation of the implants ; to modify the quantity and architecture of the bone. Two main etiological reasons that lead to implant failure are bacterial infection and local biomechanical fa...
The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' satisfaction with their partial dentures in r... more The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' satisfaction with their partial dentures in relation to some socio-economic variables. The aim was also to evaluate patients' satisfaction with denture retention, speech, aesthetics, chewing ability and comfort while wearing dentures. The influence of some factors, such as age, sex, marital status, level of education, smoking, chronic diseases, socio-economic status, ordinal number and age of thepresent dentures, on patients' satisfaction with partial dentures was also evaluated. A total of 165 patients with partial dentures took part in the study. There were 59 males and 106 females aged between 38 and 87 years. Patients graded their satisfaction with their partial dentures in total and then graded aesthetics, speech and retention, chewing ability and comfort while wearing dentures by using a scale from 1 to 5. Following a statistical analysis the following conclusions were made: 1. Patients were mostly satisfied with thei...
Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. S... more Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. Starost proteza i frekvencija žvakanja također pridonose lomovima. Najčešće su štete pucanje baze i lom zuba. Lomovi proteza su statističkim metodama 2x2 tablice i Hi kvadrat testom uspoređivani s rezultatima sličnog istraživanja u Engleskoj. Re zultati pokazuju da razmjeri lomova GTP i DTP u objema zemljama nisu statistički značajni, a pojavnost pucanja GPP i DPP u Engleskoj je znatno veća. Može se zaključiti da je, s obzirom na trajnost, konstrukcija s me talnom bazom bolje rješenje gdje god to omogućuju uvjeti ventilnoga ruba i retencije GTP.
The significance of occlusal interferences in the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) ... more The significance of occlusal interferences in the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) has been questioned in numerous past and recent articles of dental literature. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between clinical diagnoses of TMD and different types of occlusal intereferences (centric interferences (retruded contact position (RCP) intercuspal position (ICP) slide greater than 1 mm), working interferences, and nonworking interferences during lateral and protrusive mandibular movements) in a young adult nonpatient population. A questionnaire including data from history and clinical functional examination was used in the study. All subjects (a total of 230) were male (conscripts), from 19 to 28 years of age (mean 21.3 ± 2.1). The prevalence of occlusal interferences in percentage in 230 young adult non-patients, 65% had no occlusal interferences during examination of the functional state of occlusion, while 14% of subjects had centric interferences (RC...
The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as a useful technique in establ... more The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as a useful technique in establishing a diagnosis of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint, on the basis of case studies, as this technique is not yet widely used in this country. The MR images were used for assessment of normal functional anatomy, as well as forms of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joints (disc displacement with and without reduction). Standard oblique sagittal planes with T1 sequences obtained using Magneton Impact (Siemens) apparatus at 1.0 T with surface coil of 10 cm diameter were used. The MR images were taken in the open mouth and closed mouth positions in the oblique sagittal plane vertical to the longitudinal axis of the condyle. Magnetic resonance imaging is a non-invasive technique using magnetic field and radio frequency pulses instead of ionising radiation for image creation. Of all known radiologic techniques, magnetic resonance imaging proved to be the best technique of choice for visualization of soft and hard tissues of the temporomandibular joints. In general, the magnetic resonance technique is used in cases of doubtful diagnosis and therapeutic failure of temporomandibular disorders. Apart from diagnostics, the technique can also be used in assessment of various methods of treatment of temporomandibular disorders (where conditions before and after treatment are assessed). It is also used for better understanding of the pathophysiology and biomechanics of temporomandibular joints, which has been shown in numerous scientific studies.
The aim of the study was to evaluate patients' general satisfaction with their removable partial ... more The aim of the study was to evaluate patients' general satisfaction with their removable partial dentures of different classification, construction, material, denture base shape (major connectors), denture support and the number of missing teeth. The aim was also to evaluate patients' satisfaction with denture retention, speech, aesthetics, chewing ability and the comfort of wearing dentures, depending on the construction. A total of 165 patients with partial dentures took part in this study. There were 59 males and 106 females aged from 38 to 87 years. Patients graded satisfaction with their partial dentures in total and also with aesthetics, speech and retention, chewing ability and the comfort of wearing dentures by means of a scale from 1 to 5. The dentist determined Kennedy classification and their modifications, material and denture support, denture base shape and the number of missing teeth. The dentist also evaluated the denture construction. On the basis of the statistical analysis the following conclusions were made: 1. Patients were on the whole satisfied with their partial dentures (distribution of the scores of the patients' assessments was asymmetrical towards the highest scores in all examined categories). 2. Kennedy classification and their modifications, material, denture base shape and denture support do not have an influence on patients' satisfaction with denture retention, speech, mastication, aesthetics and comfort of wearing dentures (p>0.05). 3. The number of lower missing teeth influence the comfort of wearing lower dentures (p<0.05). 4. Construction of lower dentures have an influence on patients' satisfaction with speech with lower partial denture (p<0.05).
The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) uses a dual axis syste... more The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) uses a dual axis system for diagnosing and classifying TMD patients. The objective of the study was to explore the prevalence of different types of TMD, psychologic distress, and psychosocial dysfunction in Croatian TMD patients and to compare data between Croatian and Swedish, American and Asian TMD patients. One hundred and fifty-four consecutive patients (117 female and 37 male) referred to the
The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as the useful technique in esta... more The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as the useful technique in establishing diagnosis of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint, on the basis of case studies because this technique has not yet been widely used in our country. The MR images were used for assessment of the normal functional anatomy, as well as the forms of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joints (disc displacement with reduction and without reduction). Standard oblique sagittal planes with T1 sequences obtained using Magneton Impact (Siemens) apparatus at 1.0 T with surface coil of 10 cm diameter were used. The MR images were taken in the open mouth and closed mouth positions in the oblique sagittal plane vertical to the longitudinal axis of the condyle. Magnetic resonance imaging is a non-invasive technique using magnetic field and radio frequency pulses instead of ionising radiation for image creation. Among all known radiologic techniques, magnetic resonance i...
Implantati i protetski radovi nošeni implantatima danas su priznati kao dugotrajna, predvidljiva,... more Implantati i protetski radovi nošeni implantatima danas su priznati kao dugotrajna, predvidljiva, restorativna alternativa. Implantati pružaju određene prednosti pred konvencionalnim protetskim radovima. Stabilizacija i retencija protetskih radova nošenih implantatima su povećane, a kost oko implantata može se očuvati kontrolom okluzijskih sila tijekom funkcije mandibule. Dva glavna etiološka čimbenika koja dovode do resorpcije kosti oko implanata su bakterijska infekcija i lokalni biomehanički čimbenici povezani s preopterećenjem implantata. Stoga razumijevanje osnovnih načela i koncepcija okluzije, odnosno, “implantat okluzije” za različite kliničke situacije, postaje od najviše važnosti za dugotrajan uspjeh oseointegracije
Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. S... more Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. Starost proteza i frekvencija žvakanja također pridonose lomovima. Najčešće su štete pucanje baze i lom zuba. Lomovi proteza su statističkim metodama 2x2 tablice i Hi kvadrat testom uspoređivani s rezultatima sličnog istraživanja u Engleskoj. Re zultati pokazuju da razmjeri lomova GTP i DTP u objema zemljama nisu statistički značajni, a pojavnost pucanja GPP i DPP u Engleskoj je znatno veća. Može se zaključiti da je, s obzirom na trajnost, konstrukcija s me talnom bazom bolje rješenje gdje god to omogućuju uvjeti ventilnoga ruba i retencije GTP.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate shade matching ability of dental profession... more Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate shade matching ability of dental professionals and students using the VITA 3D-Master shade guide. Materials and methods: A hundred and twenty participants have been assigned to one of four groups as follows: specialists in prosthodontics (SPs), residents in prosthodontics (RPs), dental technicians (DTs) and dental students (DSs). The Toothguide Training Box (TTB) was used to test the participants’ shade-matching ability based on using 3 exercises and a final test. The mistakes were recorded during the exercises and mistake ratios (MR) were calculated. Time, scores, and color difference values (ΔE) were recorded and calculated. The one-way ANOVA was used to analyze the differences, and multiple regression analyses were used to evaluate the relationship in mean MRs, time, score and ΔE values between the groups. Results: Male participants needed significantly greater amount of time than females to complete the final test (P<0.05)...
The concept of human dental occlusion represents much more than the mere physical contact of the ... more The concept of human dental occlusion represents much more than the mere physical contact of the biting surfaces of opposing teeth. It is not a static, unchanging, structural relationship, but rather a dynamic, real, physiological relationship between different tissue systems. It is best defined as the functional relationship between the components of the masticatory system, which includes the teeth, the periodontium, the neuromuscular system, the temporomandibular joints and the craniofacial skeleton. Biologically, occlusion represents a coordinated functional interaction between different cell populations of the masticatory tissue systems that differentiate, model, remodel, destroy and regenerate. When the functional balance of the masticatory system is disturbed or when occlusion is restored by various types of prosthetic restorations, specific goals of occlusal treatment become important, especially today with the rapid insertion of dental implants. The aim of this chapter is to...
Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare three color parameters assessed on the maxillary ... more Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare three color parameters assessed on the maxillary right central incisors using a spectrophotometer as the gold standard, along with RAW mobile calibrated and non-calibrated photos in different light conditions. Materials and methods: A total of 30 dental students participated in the study. CIE L*a*b* values were measured in the middle third of each maxillary right central incisor spectrophotometrically and digitally on RAW mobile dental photos using different light conditions (F-frontal light; L-lateral light; D-lateral light with diffusers; P- polarizing filter on frontal light; H-hybrid filter as combination of frontal light with polarizing filter and lateral lights with diffusers) with LEDs (light emitting diode) in full power, and with gray card calibration. The obtained results were compared. Results: Mean a* and b* values on calibrated, as well as mean L* values on non-calibrated RAW mobile photos did not significantly differ in d...
Svrha ovoga rada bila je razmotriti pojavnost nepravilnoga položaja i incizalnoga trošenja gornji... more Svrha ovoga rada bila je razmotriti pojavnost nepravilnoga položaja i incizalnoga trošenja gornjih i donjih prednjih zuba u ispitanika te analizirati odnos između nepravilnoga položaja i incizalnoga trošenja prednjih zuba. Sudionici izabrani za studiju bili su studenti (40 ženskih, 40 muških) Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. Dob ispitanika bila je od 20 do 26 godina, sa srednjom vrijednošću 22,8 ± 1,8 godina. Položaj zuba i incizalno trošenje bili su procijenjeni na osnovi sadrenih odljeva u skladu s dva indeks sustava (NONAS i IwI). Testiranjem metoda pokazano je da je reproducibilnost procjena položaja i incizalnoga trošenja zuba bila zadovoljavajuća. U gornjoj čeljusti jedan ili više zuba imao je nepravilan položaj u 48% slučajeva (najčešće gornji bočni sjekutići), dok u donjoj čeljusti u 47% slučajeva (najčešće donji središnji sjekutići). Pojavnost incizalnoga trošenja prednjih zuba u ispitanika studenata stomatologije iznosila je 95%. Pearsonovim hi-kvadrat testom...
The main goal of modern removable prosthodontics is to restore the normal appearance, function, e... more The main goal of modern removable prosthodontics is to restore the normal appearance, function, esthetics and speech in each completely edentulous patient. However, if all teeth are missing in a patient, it becomes very complicated to achieve it using traditional protocols. Therefore, implants were introduced into removable prosthodontics to ensure better retention and stability of the conventional dentures. In case of a large amount of bone missing in the jaw it is necessary to ensure the functioning of the dentures constructing various additional stabilizing and retentive prosthodontic solutions on the osseointegrated implants. Numerous types of attachment systems have been used recently for relating implant-retained overdentures to underlying implants: basically splinting (various bar shape designs) and non-splinting attachments (various ball type attachment, magnet attachment, telescopic coping systems). Indications for their use depend on the surgical and prosthodontic factors ...
The aim of prosthetic therapy is to create an illusion of natural health, to establish the physio... more The aim of prosthetic therapy is to create an illusion of natural health, to establish the physiology and esthetics of the masticatory system and psychological calamity and security of the patient. These goals should always be in focus. Each dentist that uses implant treatment must pose a question whether implant placement is the best treatment choice, or could the situation be resolved with conventional means. Dental implants and implant-borne prosthetics are today accepted as long-term predictable prosthetic-restaurative solution with advantages and disadvantages on scientific and professional levels. Implant-borne prosthetics represent a challenge since a clinician has a possibility to decide on the size and shape of the occlusal surface (scheme) ; to decide on the number, position, size and orientation of the implants ; to modify the quantity and architecture of the bone. Two main etiological reasons that lead to implant failure are bacterial infection and local biomechanical fa...
The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' satisfaction with their partial dentures in r... more The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' satisfaction with their partial dentures in relation to some socio-economic variables. The aim was also to evaluate patients' satisfaction with denture retention, speech, aesthetics, chewing ability and comfort while wearing dentures. The influence of some factors, such as age, sex, marital status, level of education, smoking, chronic diseases, socio-economic status, ordinal number and age of thepresent dentures, on patients' satisfaction with partial dentures was also evaluated. A total of 165 patients with partial dentures took part in the study. There were 59 males and 106 females aged between 38 and 87 years. Patients graded their satisfaction with their partial dentures in total and then graded aesthetics, speech and retention, chewing ability and comfort while wearing dentures by using a scale from 1 to 5. Following a statistical analysis the following conclusions were made: 1. Patients were mostly satisfied with thei...
Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. S... more Izrazita je pojavnost lo mova akrilatnih proteza u usporedbi s metalnim protezama X 1-X2=85,6%. Starost proteza i frekvencija žvakanja također pridonose lomovima. Najčešće su štete pucanje baze i lom zuba. Lomovi proteza su statističkim metodama 2x2 tablice i Hi kvadrat testom uspoređivani s rezultatima sličnog istraživanja u Engleskoj. Re zultati pokazuju da razmjeri lomova GTP i DTP u objema zemljama nisu statistički značajni, a pojavnost pucanja GPP i DPP u Engleskoj je znatno veća. Može se zaključiti da je, s obzirom na trajnost, konstrukcija s me talnom bazom bolje rješenje gdje god to omogućuju uvjeti ventilnoga ruba i retencije GTP.
The significance of occlusal interferences in the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) ... more The significance of occlusal interferences in the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) has been questioned in numerous past and recent articles of dental literature. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between clinical diagnoses of TMD and different types of occlusal intereferences (centric interferences (retruded contact position (RCP) intercuspal position (ICP) slide greater than 1 mm), working interferences, and nonworking interferences during lateral and protrusive mandibular movements) in a young adult nonpatient population. A questionnaire including data from history and clinical functional examination was used in the study. All subjects (a total of 230) were male (conscripts), from 19 to 28 years of age (mean 21.3 ± 2.1). The prevalence of occlusal interferences in percentage in 230 young adult non-patients, 65% had no occlusal interferences during examination of the functional state of occlusion, while 14% of subjects had centric interferences (RC...
The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as a useful technique in establ... more The purpose of the paper is to present magnetic resonance imaging as a useful technique in establishing a diagnosis of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint, on the basis of case studies, as this technique is not yet widely used in this country. The MR images were used for assessment of normal functional anatomy, as well as forms of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joints (disc displacement with and without reduction). Standard oblique sagittal planes with T1 sequences obtained using Magneton Impact (Siemens) apparatus at 1.0 T with surface coil of 10 cm diameter were used. The MR images were taken in the open mouth and closed mouth positions in the oblique sagittal plane vertical to the longitudinal axis of the condyle. Magnetic resonance imaging is a non-invasive technique using magnetic field and radio frequency pulses instead of ionising radiation for image creation. Of all known radiologic techniques, magnetic resonance imaging proved to be the best technique of choice for visualization of soft and hard tissues of the temporomandibular joints. In general, the magnetic resonance technique is used in cases of doubtful diagnosis and therapeutic failure of temporomandibular disorders. Apart from diagnostics, the technique can also be used in assessment of various methods of treatment of temporomandibular disorders (where conditions before and after treatment are assessed). It is also used for better understanding of the pathophysiology and biomechanics of temporomandibular joints, which has been shown in numerous scientific studies.
The aim of the study was to evaluate patients' general satisfaction with their removable partial ... more The aim of the study was to evaluate patients' general satisfaction with their removable partial dentures of different classification, construction, material, denture base shape (major connectors), denture support and the number of missing teeth. The aim was also to evaluate patients' satisfaction with denture retention, speech, aesthetics, chewing ability and the comfort of wearing dentures, depending on the construction. A total of 165 patients with partial dentures took part in this study. There were 59 males and 106 females aged from 38 to 87 years. Patients graded satisfaction with their partial dentures in total and also with aesthetics, speech and retention, chewing ability and the comfort of wearing dentures by means of a scale from 1 to 5. The dentist determined Kennedy classification and their modifications, material and denture support, denture base shape and the number of missing teeth. The dentist also evaluated the denture construction. On the basis of the statistical analysis the following conclusions were made: 1. Patients were on the whole satisfied with their partial dentures (distribution of the scores of the patients' assessments was asymmetrical towards the highest scores in all examined categories). 2. Kennedy classification and their modifications, material, denture base shape and denture support do not have an influence on patients' satisfaction with denture retention, speech, mastication, aesthetics and comfort of wearing dentures (p>0.05). 3. The number of lower missing teeth influence the comfort of wearing lower dentures (p<0.05). 4. Construction of lower dentures have an influence on patients' satisfaction with speech with lower partial denture (p<0.05).
The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) uses a dual axis syste... more The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) uses a dual axis system for diagnosing and classifying TMD patients. The objective of the study was to explore the prevalence of different types of TMD, psychologic distress, and psychosocial dysfunction in Croatian TMD patients and to compare data between Croatian and Swedish, American and Asian TMD patients. One hundred and fifty-four consecutive patients (117 female and 37 male) referred to the
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