Issue One 2020
2020, Vol. 7, issue 1, (January)
Literature Review
Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Modern medicine and advanced research nowadays allow clinicians to correctly diagnose and treat recurrent aphthous stomatitis, which can impact affected individuals functionally, psychosocially and economically. This review has been designed to investigate the diagnosis and treatment options of RAS based on the etiopathogenesis of the …
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Elitsa Deliverska; Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;Payam Forghani; Student in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;
Aaron Kooner; Student in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;
Case Reports
Visual and laser-fluorescence diagnosis with Vistacam of first permanent molar before and after silanization
Caries detection on occlusal surfaces and its perfection are main object of scientific interest in dentistry. The initial assessment of hard tooth tissue is normally visual. Apart from purely visual diagnosis, there are other methods for the detection of caries on occlusal surfaces. Some of …
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Lilyana Shtereva; Assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Plovdiv, Bulgaria;Veselina Kondeva; Associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
Original Article
Characteristic of dental and oral health of Bulgarian patients with end-stage liver disease
Various pathological conditions of the liver can cause inflammation, which could lead to hepatocyte necrosis and subsequently over time to liver fibrosis, which adversely affects the overall health. The major etiological factors for liver disease are uncontrolled alcohol intake and viral hepatitis. In the …
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Yordan Galabov; Department Oral and Imaging diagnostics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;Assya Krasteva; Department Oral and Imaging diagnostics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Literature Review
Clinical Chalenges in Differential Diagnosis of Oral Lesions
Differential diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions is primarily evaluated using a diagnosis algorithm or protocol, together with the clinical presentation of the lesion, anamnesis of the patient and the clinical knowledge of the clinician. This review has been designed to investigate the most prevalent lesions …
read moreAuthors:
Elitsa Deliverska; Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;Payam Forghani; Student in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;
Aaron Kooner; Student in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;
Case Reports
Comparison between visual and laser-fluorescence diagnosis of occlusal surfaces of first permanent molars. Literature review and clinical cases
Introduction: Proper examination of occlusal surfaces is one of the main objects of scientific interest in dental medicine. A number of diagnostic methods have been established, which purpose is more accurate diagnostics, however, the accurate diagnosis of the occlusal surface of newly erupted first permanent …
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Lilyana Shtereva; Assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Plovdiv;Veselina Kondeva; Associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Plovdiv;
Original Article
Oral hygiene and gingival status in teeth restored with dental amalgam
Dental amalgam has been a basic restorative material in dentistry for over 150 years due to its low cost, universal availability, ease of application. It has protected many patients from pulp complications, extractions and edentulous. It is still used in many countries, especially in dental …
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Vladimir Panov; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Varna;Martina Markova; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Varna;
Literature Review
Oral herpetic infections in children
Herpetic gingivostomatitis is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), or oral herpes. Young children commonly get it when they are first exposed to HSV. The first outbreak is usually the most severe. HSV can easily be spread from one child to …
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Payam Forghani; Students in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;Ioanna Polichroniadou; Students in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;
Nadezhda Mitova; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;
Case Reports
Mineral trioxide aggregate apical plug method for the treatment of nonvital immature permanent molars
Apexification with calcium hydroxide as an apical barrier technique was the treatment of choice for immature necrotic teeth with incomplete roots and large apical foramina. However, long treatment time required for formation of apical barrier, multi-visit treatment sessions necessitating patient compliance and tooth fracture susceptibility …
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Krasimir Hristov; Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;Nataliya Gateva; Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Nadezhda Mitova; Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Literature Review
Tooth stabilization after dental trauma
Traumatic injuries of teeth can be seen very often and sometimes they can be challenging to treat. Different treatment approaches exist and each of them has specific indication. Dental trauma can be classified into three main categories: damage of hard dental tissues and pulp, lesions …
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Alexandros Zeimpekis; Military dentist at Naval and Veterans Hospital of Athens, BSc, DDS, MD candidate;Ioanna Polichroniadou; Graduate student in Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University Sofia;
Dimitar Kosturkov; PhD, Assistant professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University Sofia;
Original Article
Clinical study of patients with arthropathy due to craniomandibular disorders
Craniomandibular disorders affect the structures of the masticatory system and manifest themselves with variations in the volume of movement, changes in strength characteristics, pain symptoms, and more. Purpose of this study is to examine the changes in the masticatory system of patients suffering from …
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Mariana Dimova-Gabrovska; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia;Desislava Dimitrova; Private practice – Sofia, Bulgaria;
Bozhidar Yordanov; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia;
Todor Uzunov; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia;
Nikolay Apostolov; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia;
Case Reports
Laser gingivectomy in orthodontic treated patient
Background: Gingival enlargement is a common feature of gingival diseases. The treatment of gingival enlargement is based on the understanding of the etiology and pathology of this condition and can be treated by gingivectomy approach. The use of diode lasers in gingivectomy procedure reduces the …
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Iva Yordanova; Faculty of Dental Medicine. Varna, Bulgaria;Svetlana Dineva; Faculty of Dental Medicine. Varna, Bulgaria;
Original Article
Guided tissue regeneration in the distal area of mandibula – case report
Background: Applying the periodontal regenerative surgical techniques improve the long-term clinical outcomes of teeth which are periodontally compromised by intrabony or inter-radicular defects. Periodontal diseases affecting the distal surfaces of multirooted teeth can be very serious problem. Different surgical techniques are proposed for treatment of …
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Irena Georgieva; Department of Periodontology and Dental implantology, Dental faculty, Medical University Varna, Bulgaria;Original Article
Dentists` Awareness of white spot lesions during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances
Introduction: Fixed orthodontic appliances are used for the treatment of jaw deformities for a certain period of time, but they are a risk factor for development of dental caries, because they are retentive and support plaque accumulation. The elements of fixed orthodontic technique can change …
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Elena Dimova; Department of Pediatric Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Varna;Liliya Doichinova; Department of Pediatric Dental Medicine 2, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Sofia;
Radosveta Andreeva-Borisova; Department of Pediatric Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Varna;
Original Article
Caries Prevalence in Children with Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosome anomaly, which is a result of trisomy of chromosome 21. The aim of this study is to compare the distribution of dental caries among the children with Down syndrome and healthy children. As means of this study we have examined …
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Radosveta Andreeva; Faculty of dental medicine, Medical University Varna, Bulgaria;Original Article
Reasons for Extraction of Endodontically Treated Teeth – a Review of Literature
Objective: Despite progress in endodontic techniques and materials, extraction of endodontically treated teeth is still often performed. Understanding of the reasons, leading to extraction, is very important, in order to limit and influence future extractions. Aim: The purpose of this review article is to analyze …
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Tsvetelina Borisova-Papancheva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna;;Slavena Svetlozarova; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna;;
Original Article
Direct composite build-up on traumatized central incisors. A case report
The complicated crown-root fractures with pulp exposure appear to be one of the hardest tasks the dentists face nowadays. To provide the best treatment for traumatized teeth they must do an adequate treatment plan, to put a correct diagnose and to perform an proper follow-up. …
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Milena Georgieva-Dimitrova; Department of Pediatric Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Varna;Radosveta Andreeva-Borisova; Department of Pediatric Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Varna;
Original Article
Influence of the impression techniques on the accuracy of dental restorations
In recent years we have seen rapid development of digital technologies in dental medicine. The use of CAD / CAM technology and 3D printing is increasing. Digital impression techniques are used to improve the quality and accuracy of dental restorations – directly via an intraoral …
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Viktoria Petrova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;Radosveta Vassileva; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Janet Kirilova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;