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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …