Issue One 2017
2017, Vol. 4, issue 1, (March)
Original Article
Assessment of the relationship between mandibular molars and inferior alveolar nerve–diagnostic significance and accuracy of panoramic radiography
Introduction: The intimate anatomical relationship between the mandibular molars and the mandibular canal may be a precondition for an injury of the inferior alveolar nerve during tooth extraction. Dental imaging has a significant role in avoidance of permanent or temporary neurological complication after extraction of …
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Rossen Kolarov; Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University - Varna;Daniel Rachev; Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University – Varna;
Desislav Dobrev; Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University – Varna;
Original Article
Epidemiology of Dentin Hypersensitivity
Introduction: In contrast to the well-established caries epidemiology, data on dentin hypersensitivity seems to be contradictory. This study evaluates and assesses the prevalence, distribution and potential changes in case of dentin hypersensitivity. Dentin hypersensitivity is described as a short, sharp pain, arising from exposed dentin …
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Genoveva Balcheva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, FDM, Medical University of Varna;Miglena Balcheva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, FDM, Medical University of Varna;
Mayya Koleva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, FDM, Medical University of Varna;
Denitsa Grozdeva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, FDM, Medical University of Varna;
Vladimir Panov; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, FDM, Medical University of Varna;
Original Article
Informed consent in contemporary dental photography – ethics and law
The aim of this article is to conduct research on issues and common strategies to protect the privacy of patients when using dental photographs for educational and clinical purposes, and to prepare a specialized form of informed consent. Methods: 1. Documentary method; 2. Consultation with …
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Radostina Vasileva; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Мedicine, Medical University – Varna;Gergana Petrova; Inspector in an administrative unit: Directorate: "Control of compliance with patient rights" under Executive Agency "Medical Audit", Bulgaria;
Rossen Kolarov; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dental Мedicine, Medical University – Varna;
Nikolay Nikolov; Private dental practice – Plovdiv;
Original Article
Case study of hydrometra and uterine adenocarcinoma in a pet rabbit
Hydrometra is the accumulation of fluid within the uterine cavity. Hydrometra may be manifested alone or in combination with other manifestations of reproductive pathology. The current paper presents a case study of a female pet rabbit. The rabbit was brought to the clinic with complaints …
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Kalin Hristov; Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology,Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of VeterinaryMedicine, University of Forestry;Nikolay Mehandzhiyski; Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology,Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of VeterinaryMedicine, University of Forestry;
Iliya Peev; Department of Domestic Non-communicableDiseases, Pathology and Pharmacology, Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine, University of Forestry;
Georgi Georgiev; Department of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Forestry;
Original Article
Protocol for sterile conditions using dental photography
In dental surgical procedures in outpatient practices and a lacking opportunity for video documentation, the operator or the assistant are needed to document with cameras the different stages in implantological or surgical dental treatment. A similar working protocol requires sterile conditions of photographic equipment and …
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Radostina Vasileva; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of DentalMedicine, Medical University, Varna;Rossen Kolarov; Department of Maxillo-oral Surgery, Faculty of DentalMedicine, Medical University, Varna;
Nikolay Nikolov; Private dental practice - Plovdiv;
Original Article
Studying the Effects of Autoclaving Process on Orthodontic Archwires
In the orthodontic practice during treatment with fixed appliances, different types of wires made of different metal alloys, by different manufacturers are used. However, there is lack of precise information about their composition, structure and optimal length of stay in the patient’s mouth. This information …
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Valeri Petrov; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University Sofia,St.Georgi Sofiiski Blvd., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria;Ivana Ilievska; Institute of Solid State Physics, BAS, 72 TzarigradskoChaussee Blvd., 1784 Sofia,Bulgaria;
Laura Andreeva; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University Sofia,St.Georgi Sofiiski Blvd., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria;
Valdek Mikli; Centre for Materials Research, Tallinn University ofTechnology, Ehitajate 5, Tallinn 19086, Estonia;
Andrzej Zaleski; Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PolishAcademy of Sciences, ul. Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw,Poland;
Angelina Stoyanova-Ivanova; Institute of Solid State Physics, BAS, 72 TzarigradskoChaussee Blvd., 1784 Sofia,Bulgaria;
Original Article
Our experience with an extremely rare condition of impacted ”Kissing Molars”
”Kissing molars” (KM) or ”rosette formation” is a term used to describe impacted teeth with contacting occlusal surfaces in a single follicular space and their roots pointing in opposite directions. Kissing molars can be observed rarely in some patients but occurrence of bilateral kissing molars …
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Atanaska Cheshmedzhieva; Department of Oral surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria;Slavi Nachev; Department of Oral surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Rosen Kolarov; National Medical Coordination Center, Ministry of Health, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Stanislav Kolev; Department of Oral surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Original Article
The role of sensitization to dental materials for the manifestation of idiopathic urticaria and angioedema
Idiopathic urticaria and angioedema are states of unclear etiology, abruptness and unpredictability. Approximately 40-50% of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria have angioedema, as well and about 10% of them have isolated angioedema [1,2]. Modern dental treatment is associated with the usage of different dental materials. …
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Maria Dencheva; Medical University-Sofia, FDM, Department of oral and image diagnostics;Maya Ljapina; Medical University-Sofia, Medical Faculty, Department of Hygiene, medical ecology and nutrition;
Dimitar Iovchev; Medical University-Sofia, FDM, Department of oral and image diagnostics;
Elena Petkova; Medical University-Sofia, UMBAL Alexandrovska, Clinical center of allergology;
Denislava Nedeva; Medical University-Sofia, UMBAL Alexandrovska, Clinical center of allergology;
Anna Valerieva; Medical University-Sofia, UMBAL Alexandrovska, Clinical center of allergology;
Stella Hristova; Private dental practice – Sofia;
Vassil Dimitrov; Medical University-Sofia, UMBAL Alexandrovska, Clinical center of allergology;
Original Article
Why new regulations of the European Parliament on medical devices are needed
Medical devices contribute to the attainment of the highest standards of health for individuals, but at the same time the universe of medical devices is diverse with wide variations in potential severity of harm to the patient or user. That is why competent regulatory authority …
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Maya Lyapina; Department of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition, Medical University, Medical Faculty, Sofia, Bulgaria;Angelina Kisselova – Yaneva; Department of Oral and Image Diagnostic, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University -Sofia, Bulgaria;
Original Article
Dental Care for Refugees: The German Experience
Introduction: The refugee crisis has become a problem that all European Union (EU) Member States are facing. In addition to administrative and social issues, it has led to healthcare challenges involving all social groups and refugees in particular. The fact that the Federal Republic of …
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Mihaela Furnadzhieva; Dentist; Email this authorOriginal Article
A Study of the Experience of German Dental Practitioners with Patients on Bisphosphonates or Anticoagulants
Introduction: The well-structured and functioning dental care system in Germany is a generally recognized fact. The extensive German experience in the field of dental medicine has yielded regulations providing guidance on work with vulnerable social groups. Patients planned to undergo bisphosphonate or anticoagulant therapy need …
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