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I. Savić Pavičin

University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Department of dental anthropology, Post-Doc

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Centric slide in different Angle's classes of occlusion

Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, 2016

The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between di... more The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between different Angle's classes of occlusion. The study included 98 participants divided into four groups: Angle's class I, Angle's class II, subdivision 1, Angle's class II, subdivision 2 and Angle's class III. All recordings were obtained using an ultrasound jaw tracking device with six degrees of freedom. The distance between the maximum intercuspation (reference position) and the centric occlusion was recorded at the condylar level. Anteroposterior, superoinferior and transversal distance of the centric slide were calculated for each participant, and the data were statistically analyzed (analysis of variance and Newman-Keuls post hoc test). No statistically significant difference was found in the anteroposterior and transversal distance of the centric slide between tested groups, while Angle's class II, subdivision 2 showed smaller vertical amount of the centric slide compared to Angle's class I and class II, subdivision 1. None of the 98 participants showed coincidence of centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation. Our results suggest that coincidence of the maximum intercuspation with the centric occlusion should not be expected. Smaller extent of the vertical distance of the centric slide could be morphological and a functional expression characteristic of the Angle's class II, subdivision 2.

Age estimation in archaeological skeletal remains: evaluation of four non-destructive age calculation methods

The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology, 2011

Estimation of age at death is an essential part of reconstructing information from skeletal mater... more Estimation of age at death is an essential part of reconstructing information from skeletal material. The aim of the investigation was to reconstruct the chronological age of an archaeological sample from Croatia using cranial skeletal remains as well as to make an evaluation of the methods used for age estimation. For this purpose, four age calculation methods were used: palatal suture closure, occlusal tooth wear, tooth root translucency and pulp/tooth area ratio. Cramer's V test was used to test the association between the age calculation methods. Cramer's V test showed high association (0.677) between age determination results using palatal suture closure and occlusal tooth wear, and low association (0.177) between age determination results using palatal suture closure and pulp/tooth area ratio. Simple methods like palatal suture closure can provide data about age at death for large number of individuals, but with less accuracy. More complex methods which require qualifi...

Temporomandibular joint disorder in a patient with multiple sclerosis--review of literature with a clinical report

Collegium antropologicum, 2010

Temporomandibular disorders are a form of musculoskeletal disorders, which reduce the function of... more Temporomandibular disorders are a form of musculoskeletal disorders, which reduce the function of stomatognathic system and they are related to some other diseases causing painful conditions and disorders of oral function. The aim of this paper is to describe a one year follow up clinical case of a female patient with comorbid multiple sclerosis and a relatively rare form of articular disc disorder. Primary clinical diagnostics encompassed manual methods of TMJ examination. Definite diagnosis included radiologic examination. Clinical hyperextensive condyle position was palpated bilaterally and subsequently confirmed by a functional panoramic radiograph of TMJ. The anterior displacement of disc with reduction was diagnosed by magnetic resonance and in the right joint there was a disc displacement upon excursive movement. From relevant literature, the relationship of a number of diseases that can be related to functional disorder of the orofacial system, such as multiple sclerosis, ha...

Alcoholism and Oral Health

electronic form only:: NE

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the most frequent oral changes in individual... more

Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years

HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 2013

Maxillar Dimensions Change in Croatia from 6th Century till Today

PEF IADR 2008 …, 2008

... Type of meeting: Poster. Type of presentation in a journal: Abstract. Type of peer-review: In... more

Comparison of initial periodontal therapy outcome in smoking and non-smoking patients with chronic periodontits

6th Congress of the …, 2009

Sažetak: Cigarette smoking is accepted as an important factor that increases the risk for initiat... more

Digital orthopantomograms in osteoporosis detection: mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices as skeletal BMD predictors

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2014

Objectives: To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular d... more Objectives: To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices estimated on digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Study comprised 112 female subjects older than 45 years. Digital panoramic radiographs were taken, and patients were referred to densitometric measuring (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) of BMD in the hip bones and lumbar spine regions (L1-L4). On the radiographs, mandibular bone density was estimated and the following indices were measured by the DIGORA ® software (Soredex, Tuusula, Finland): mental index (MI), gonial index (GI), antegonial index (AI), panoramic mandibular index (PMI) and alveolar crest resorption degree (M/M). Mandibular cortical index (MCI) was visually estimated. Results: Mandibular density and visual index MCI are significant predictors of hip and spine BMD. Mandibular density was marked by a significant square trend: it decreased until the age of 54 years and remained constant until the age of 64 years when it started to increase. Significant correlations were found between MI, AI and PMI values and BMD in the hip but not in the lumbar spine region. The GI and M/M values did not show statistically significant correlations with BMD of either region. Conclusions: Mandibular bone density and mandibular radiographic indices are useful in detecting patients with decreased BMD. The applicability of orthopantomograms in diagnosing osteoporosis/osteopenia should be recognized as the potential greatest benefit of this everyday diagnostic method in dental practice.

Timing of emergence of the first primary tooth in preterm and full-term infants

by Marin Vodanovic and I. Savić Pavičin

Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but ther... more Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but there is also a significant contribution from external factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of preterm birth, birth weight and length, and feeding practices during the first 6 months of life on the timing of emergence of the first primary tooth. Data on pregnancy duration, birth weight and length, feeding practice, time of emergence and first emerged primary tooth were collected by electronic questionnaires. The study included 409 parents and 592 children of both genders. The sample was divided into two groups according to pregnancy duration (<37 weeks and ≥37 weeks), three groups according to feeding practice (exclusively breastfed, exclusively bottle fed, and a combination of breast feeding and bottle feeding), three groups by birth length (<50, 50-53, >53 cm), and four groups by birth weight (<1500, 1500-2500, 2501-3500, >3500 g). Data were analyzed considering chronological and postmenstrual age-which is the gestational age plus the infant's chronological age at the month of emergence of the first primary tooth. The mean time of first primary tooth emergence was 7.55 ± 2.67 months when chronological age was considered. The first emerged tooth in most cases was a lower incisor (82.33%). There was a statistically significant difference in the timing of the first tooth emergence between preterm and full-term groups when chronological age was considered (p < 0.005). However, no difference was found when age was adjusted. The age of emergence of the first tooth differed significantly when feeding, weight, and length groups (p < 0. 05) were taken into account. In conclusion, the study indicates that shortened gestational age and very low birth weight are predictors for later ages of emergence of the first primary tooth.

Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years

by I. Savić Pavičin, Mario Slaus, and Jelena Dumančić

HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 2013

Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian popula... more Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.

Centric slide in different Angle's classes of occlusion

by Samir Čimić and I. Savić Pavičin

Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, 2015

The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between di... more The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between different Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s classes of occlusion. The study included 98 participants divided into four groups: Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class I, Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 1, Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 2 and Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class III. All recordings were obtained using an ultrasound jaw tracking device with six degrees of freedom. The distance between the maximum intercuspation (reference position) and the centric occlusion was recorded at the condylar level. Anteroposterior, superoinferior and transversal distance of the centric slide were calculated for each participant, and the data were statistically analyzed (analysis of variance and Newman-Keuls post hoc test). No statistically significant difference was found in the anteroposterior and transversal distance of the centric slide between tested groups, while Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 2 showed smaller vertical amount of the centric slide compared to Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class I and class II, subdivision 1. None of the 98 participants showed coincidence of centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation. Our results suggest that coincidence of the maximum intercuspation with the centric occlusion should not be expected. Smaller extent of the vertical distance of the centric slide could be morphological and a functional expression characteristic of the Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 2.

Digital orthopantomograms in osteoporosis detection: mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices as skeletal BMD predictors

by Jelena Dumančić and I. Savić Pavičin

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2014

To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular density and m... more To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices estimated on digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Study comprised 112 female subjects older than 45 years. Digital panoramic radiographs were taken, and patients were referred to densitometric measuring (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) of BMD in the hip bones and lumbar spine regions (L1-L4). On the radiographs, mandibular bone density was estimated and the following indices were measured by the DIGORA ® software (Soredex, Tuusula, Finland): mental index (MI), gonial index (GI), antegonial index (AI), panoramic mandibular index (PMI) and alveolar crest resorption degree (M/M). Mandibular cortical index (MCI) was visually estimated. Results: Mandibular density and visual index MCI are significant predictors of hip and spine BMD. Mandibular density was marked by a significant square trend: it decreased until the age of 54 years and remained constant until the age of 64 years when it started to increase. Significant correlations were found between MI, AI and PMI values and BMD in the hip but not in the lumbar spine region. The GI and M/M values did not show statistically significant correlations with BMD of either region. Conclusions: Mandibular bone density and mandibular radiographic indices are useful in detecting patients with decreased BMD. The applicability of orthopantomograms in diagnosing osteoporosis/osteopenia should be recognized as the potential greatest benefit of this everyday diagnostic method in dental practice.

Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years

by I. Savić Pavičin and Jelena Dumančić

HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 2013

Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian popula... more Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.

Tobacco use and dental caries experience in young croatian army recruits 2000

6th Croatian Congress of …, 2009

... Savić Pavičin, Ivana; Kern, Josipa; Šegović, Sanja; Grget Rošin, Kata. Naslov: Tobacco use an... more

Timing of emergence of the first primary tooth in preterm and full-term infants

by Jelena Dumančić, Marin Vodanovic, and I. Savić Pavičin

Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, 2015

Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but ther... more Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but there is also a significant contribution from external factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of preterm birth, birth weight and length, and feeding practices during the first 6 months of life on the timing of emergence of the first primary tooth. Data on pregnancy duration, birth weight and length, feeding practice, time of emergence and first emerged primary tooth were collected by electronic questionnaires. The study included 409 parents and 592 children of both genders. The sample was divided into two groups according to pregnancy duration (&lt;37 weeks and ≥37 weeks), three groups according to feeding practice (exclusively breastfed, exclusively bottle fed, and a combination of breast feeding and bottle feeding), three groups by birth length (&lt;50, 50-53, &gt;53cm), and four groups by birth weight (&lt;1500, 1500-2500, 2501-3500, &gt;3500g). Data were analyzed considering chronological and postmenstrual age-which is the gestational age plus the infant&#39;s chronological age at the month of emergence of the first primary tooth. The mean time of first primary tooth emergence was 7.55±2.67 months when chronological age was considered. The first emerged tooth in most cases was a lower incisor (82.33%). There was a statistically significant difference in the timing of the first tooth emergence between preterm and full-term groups when chronological age was considered (p&lt;0.005). However, no difference was found when age was adjusted. The age of emergence of the first tooth differed significantly when feeding, weight, and length groups (p&lt;0. 05) were taken into account. In conclusion, the study indicates that shortened gestational age and very low birth weight are predictors for later ages of emergence of the first primary tooth.

Books by I. Savić Pavičin

Essentials of dental medicine [text in Croatian]

by Marin Vodanovic and I. Savić Pavičin

DENTAL MEDICINE AS A PART OF BIOMEDICINE Stomatology and dental medicine Anatomy and physiol... more DENTAL MEDICINE AS A PART OF BIOMEDICINE
Stomatology and dental medicine
Anatomy and physiology of oral cavity
Embryology of oral cavity
Tooth development
Histology of oral tissues
HISTORY OF DENTISTRY
Development of dentistry in world and Croatia
DENTAL DISCIPLINES
Dental anthropology and morphology of teeth
Preventive dentistry
Paediatric dentistry
Orthodontics
Periodontology
Cariology
Restorative dentistry
Endodontics
Oral medicine
Oral surgery
Dental implantology
Prosthodontics
Gnathology
Family dentistry
Geriatric dentistry
Sports dentistry
Forensic dentistry
Odontobiography
DENTAL EDUCATION
School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb
Dental medicine studies at Medical schools in Croatia
Teaching and non-teaching staff
How to learn at dental medicine study?
Employment opportunities after graduation
Dental specialities
Lifelong education, doctoral (PhD) study and university specialist study
PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES OF MODERN DENTISTRY
Dental ethics and deontology
Laws and regulations in dental medicine
Organization of dental health care
Dental professional organizations
Science and publishing in dental medicine
Dental terminology and oral health literacy
Multiculturalism and dental profession
Dental staff and recognizing of abuse and neglect
Occupational diseases and diseases related to work in dental medicine
Management in dentistry
Complaints of patients and risk management in dentistry
CLINICAL DENTAL WORK
Dental staff
Personal protection in dental medicine
Dental workplace
Dental fear
Dental examination and anamnesis
Dental records
Disinfection and sterilisation
Dental radiology
Oral pain
Pain control and local anaesthesia in dental medicine
Dental care of medically complex patients
Future of dental medicine

Centric slide in different Angle's classes of occlusion

Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, 2016

The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between di... more The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between different Angle's classes of occlusion. The study included 98 participants divided into four groups: Angle's class I, Angle's class II, subdivision 1, Angle's class II, subdivision 2 and Angle's class III. All recordings were obtained using an ultrasound jaw tracking device with six degrees of freedom. The distance between the maximum intercuspation (reference position) and the centric occlusion was recorded at the condylar level. Anteroposterior, superoinferior and transversal distance of the centric slide were calculated for each participant, and the data were statistically analyzed (analysis of variance and Newman-Keuls post hoc test). No statistically significant difference was found in the anteroposterior and transversal distance of the centric slide between tested groups, while Angle's class II, subdivision 2 showed smaller vertical amount of the centric slide compared to Angle's class I and class II, subdivision 1. None of the 98 participants showed coincidence of centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation. Our results suggest that coincidence of the maximum intercuspation with the centric occlusion should not be expected. Smaller extent of the vertical distance of the centric slide could be morphological and a functional expression characteristic of the Angle's class II, subdivision 2.

Age estimation in archaeological skeletal remains: evaluation of four non-destructive age calculation methods

The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology, 2011

Estimation of age at death is an essential part of reconstructing information from skeletal mater... more Estimation of age at death is an essential part of reconstructing information from skeletal material. The aim of the investigation was to reconstruct the chronological age of an archaeological sample from Croatia using cranial skeletal remains as well as to make an evaluation of the methods used for age estimation. For this purpose, four age calculation methods were used: palatal suture closure, occlusal tooth wear, tooth root translucency and pulp/tooth area ratio. Cramer's V test was used to test the association between the age calculation methods. Cramer's V test showed high association (0.677) between age determination results using palatal suture closure and occlusal tooth wear, and low association (0.177) between age determination results using palatal suture closure and pulp/tooth area ratio. Simple methods like palatal suture closure can provide data about age at death for large number of individuals, but with less accuracy. More complex methods which require qualifi...

Temporomandibular joint disorder in a patient with multiple sclerosis--review of literature with a clinical report

Collegium antropologicum, 2010

Temporomandibular disorders are a form of musculoskeletal disorders, which reduce the function of... more Temporomandibular disorders are a form of musculoskeletal disorders, which reduce the function of stomatognathic system and they are related to some other diseases causing painful conditions and disorders of oral function. The aim of this paper is to describe a one year follow up clinical case of a female patient with comorbid multiple sclerosis and a relatively rare form of articular disc disorder. Primary clinical diagnostics encompassed manual methods of TMJ examination. Definite diagnosis included radiologic examination. Clinical hyperextensive condyle position was palpated bilaterally and subsequently confirmed by a functional panoramic radiograph of TMJ. The anterior displacement of disc with reduction was diagnosed by magnetic resonance and in the right joint there was a disc displacement upon excursive movement. From relevant literature, the relationship of a number of diseases that can be related to functional disorder of the orofacial system, such as multiple sclerosis, ha...

Alcoholism and Oral Health

electronic form only:: NE

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the most frequent oral changes in individual... more

Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years

HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 2013

Maxillar Dimensions Change in Croatia from 6th Century till Today

PEF IADR 2008 …, 2008

... Type of meeting: Poster. Type of presentation in a journal: Abstract. Type of peer-review: In... more

Comparison of initial periodontal therapy outcome in smoking and non-smoking patients with chronic periodontits

6th Congress of the …, 2009

Sažetak: Cigarette smoking is accepted as an important factor that increases the risk for initiat... more

Digital orthopantomograms in osteoporosis detection: mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices as skeletal BMD predictors

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2014

Objectives: To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular d... more Objectives: To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices estimated on digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Study comprised 112 female subjects older than 45 years. Digital panoramic radiographs were taken, and patients were referred to densitometric measuring (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) of BMD in the hip bones and lumbar spine regions (L1-L4). On the radiographs, mandibular bone density was estimated and the following indices were measured by the DIGORA ® software (Soredex, Tuusula, Finland): mental index (MI), gonial index (GI), antegonial index (AI), panoramic mandibular index (PMI) and alveolar crest resorption degree (M/M). Mandibular cortical index (MCI) was visually estimated. Results: Mandibular density and visual index MCI are significant predictors of hip and spine BMD. Mandibular density was marked by a significant square trend: it decreased until the age of 54 years and remained constant until the age of 64 years when it started to increase. Significant correlations were found between MI, AI and PMI values and BMD in the hip but not in the lumbar spine region. The GI and M/M values did not show statistically significant correlations with BMD of either region. Conclusions: Mandibular bone density and mandibular radiographic indices are useful in detecting patients with decreased BMD. The applicability of orthopantomograms in diagnosing osteoporosis/osteopenia should be recognized as the potential greatest benefit of this everyday diagnostic method in dental practice.

Timing of emergence of the first primary tooth in preterm and full-term infants

by Marin Vodanovic and I. Savić Pavičin

Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but ther... more Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but there is also a significant contribution from external factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of preterm birth, birth weight and length, and feeding practices during the first 6 months of life on the timing of emergence of the first primary tooth. Data on pregnancy duration, birth weight and length, feeding practice, time of emergence and first emerged primary tooth were collected by electronic questionnaires. The study included 409 parents and 592 children of both genders. The sample was divided into two groups according to pregnancy duration (<37 weeks and ≥37 weeks), three groups according to feeding practice (exclusively breastfed, exclusively bottle fed, and a combination of breast feeding and bottle feeding), three groups by birth length (<50, 50-53, >53 cm), and four groups by birth weight (<1500, 1500-2500, 2501-3500, >3500 g). Data were analyzed considering chronological and postmenstrual age-which is the gestational age plus the infant's chronological age at the month of emergence of the first primary tooth. The mean time of first primary tooth emergence was 7.55 ± 2.67 months when chronological age was considered. The first emerged tooth in most cases was a lower incisor (82.33%). There was a statistically significant difference in the timing of the first tooth emergence between preterm and full-term groups when chronological age was considered (p < 0.005). However, no difference was found when age was adjusted. The age of emergence of the first tooth differed significantly when feeding, weight, and length groups (p < 0. 05) were taken into account. In conclusion, the study indicates that shortened gestational age and very low birth weight are predictors for later ages of emergence of the first primary tooth.

Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years

by I. Savić Pavičin, Mario Slaus, and Jelena Dumančić

HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 2013

Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian popula... more Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.

Centric slide in different Angle's classes of occlusion

by Samir Čimić and I. Savić Pavičin

Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, 2015

The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between di... more The purpose of this study was to test the possible differences in centric slide values between different Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s classes of occlusion. The study included 98 participants divided into four groups: Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class I, Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 1, Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 2 and Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class III. All recordings were obtained using an ultrasound jaw tracking device with six degrees of freedom. The distance between the maximum intercuspation (reference position) and the centric occlusion was recorded at the condylar level. Anteroposterior, superoinferior and transversal distance of the centric slide were calculated for each participant, and the data were statistically analyzed (analysis of variance and Newman-Keuls post hoc test). No statistically significant difference was found in the anteroposterior and transversal distance of the centric slide between tested groups, while Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 2 showed smaller vertical amount of the centric slide compared to Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class I and class II, subdivision 1. None of the 98 participants showed coincidence of centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation. Our results suggest that coincidence of the maximum intercuspation with the centric occlusion should not be expected. Smaller extent of the vertical distance of the centric slide could be morphological and a functional expression characteristic of the Angle&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s class II, subdivision 2.

Digital orthopantomograms in osteoporosis detection: mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices as skeletal BMD predictors

by Jelena Dumančić and I. Savić Pavičin

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2014

To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular density and m... more To determine the correlation of skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) with mandibular density and mandibular radiographic indices estimated on digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Study comprised 112 female subjects older than 45 years. Digital panoramic radiographs were taken, and patients were referred to densitometric measuring (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) of BMD in the hip bones and lumbar spine regions (L1-L4). On the radiographs, mandibular bone density was estimated and the following indices were measured by the DIGORA ® software (Soredex, Tuusula, Finland): mental index (MI), gonial index (GI), antegonial index (AI), panoramic mandibular index (PMI) and alveolar crest resorption degree (M/M). Mandibular cortical index (MCI) was visually estimated. Results: Mandibular density and visual index MCI are significant predictors of hip and spine BMD. Mandibular density was marked by a significant square trend: it decreased until the age of 54 years and remained constant until the age of 64 years when it started to increase. Significant correlations were found between MI, AI and PMI values and BMD in the hip but not in the lumbar spine region. The GI and M/M values did not show statistically significant correlations with BMD of either region. Conclusions: Mandibular bone density and mandibular radiographic indices are useful in detecting patients with decreased BMD. The applicability of orthopantomograms in diagnosing osteoporosis/osteopenia should be recognized as the potential greatest benefit of this everyday diagnostic method in dental practice.

Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years

by I. Savić Pavičin and Jelena Dumančić

HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 2013

Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian popula... more Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.Please cite this article in press as: Vodanović, M., et al., Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years. HOMO -J. Comp. Hum. Biol. (2013), http://dx.

Tobacco use and dental caries experience in young croatian army recruits 2000

6th Croatian Congress of …, 2009

... Savić Pavičin, Ivana; Kern, Josipa; Šegović, Sanja; Grget Rošin, Kata. Naslov: Tobacco use an... more

Timing of emergence of the first primary tooth in preterm and full-term infants

by Jelena Dumančić, Marin Vodanovic, and I. Savić Pavičin

Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, 2015

Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but ther... more Variations in the timing of emergence of primary teeth are under strong genetic control, but there is also a significant contribution from external factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of preterm birth, birth weight and length, and feeding practices during the first 6 months of life on the timing of emergence of the first primary tooth. Data on pregnancy duration, birth weight and length, feeding practice, time of emergence and first emerged primary tooth were collected by electronic questionnaires. The study included 409 parents and 592 children of both genders. The sample was divided into two groups according to pregnancy duration (&lt;37 weeks and ≥37 weeks), three groups according to feeding practice (exclusively breastfed, exclusively bottle fed, and a combination of breast feeding and bottle feeding), three groups by birth length (&lt;50, 50-53, &gt;53cm), and four groups by birth weight (&lt;1500, 1500-2500, 2501-3500, &gt;3500g). Data were analyzed considering chronological and postmenstrual age-which is the gestational age plus the infant&#39;s chronological age at the month of emergence of the first primary tooth. The mean time of first primary tooth emergence was 7.55±2.67 months when chronological age was considered. The first emerged tooth in most cases was a lower incisor (82.33%). There was a statistically significant difference in the timing of the first tooth emergence between preterm and full-term groups when chronological age was considered (p&lt;0.005). However, no difference was found when age was adjusted. The age of emergence of the first tooth differed significantly when feeding, weight, and length groups (p&lt;0. 05) were taken into account. In conclusion, the study indicates that shortened gestational age and very low birth weight are predictors for later ages of emergence of the first primary tooth.

Essentials of dental medicine [text in Croatian]

by Marin Vodanovic and I. Savić Pavičin

DENTAL MEDICINE AS A PART OF BIOMEDICINE Stomatology and dental medicine Anatomy and physiol... more DENTAL MEDICINE AS A PART OF BIOMEDICINE
Stomatology and dental medicine
Anatomy and physiology of oral cavity
Embryology of oral cavity
Tooth development
Histology of oral tissues
HISTORY OF DENTISTRY
Development of dentistry in world and Croatia
DENTAL DISCIPLINES
Dental anthropology and morphology of teeth
Preventive dentistry
Paediatric dentistry
Orthodontics
Periodontology
Cariology
Restorative dentistry
Endodontics
Oral medicine
Oral surgery
Dental implantology
Prosthodontics
Gnathology
Family dentistry
Geriatric dentistry
Sports dentistry
Forensic dentistry
Odontobiography
DENTAL EDUCATION
School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb
Dental medicine studies at Medical schools in Croatia
Teaching and non-teaching staff
How to learn at dental medicine study?
Employment opportunities after graduation
Dental specialities
Lifelong education, doctoral (PhD) study and university specialist study
PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES OF MODERN DENTISTRY
Dental ethics and deontology
Laws and regulations in dental medicine
Organization of dental health care
Dental professional organizations
Science and publishing in dental medicine
Dental terminology and oral health literacy
Multiculturalism and dental profession
Dental staff and recognizing of abuse and neglect
Occupational diseases and diseases related to work in dental medicine
Management in dentistry
Complaints of patients and risk management in dentistry
CLINICAL DENTAL WORK
Dental staff
Personal protection in dental medicine
Dental workplace
Dental fear
Dental examination and anamnesis
Dental records
Disinfection and sterilisation
Dental radiology
Oral pain
Pain control and local anaesthesia in dental medicine
Dental care of medically complex patients
Future of dental medicine