Issue One 2021
2021, Vol. 8, issue 1, (December)
Original Article
Clinical evaluation of low shrinkage resin composites in class II restorations – two years follow up
The aim of this study was to compare 24 months clinical performance of two low shrinkage resin composite materials – silorane (Filtek Silorane) composite and methacrylate nano-composite (Filtek Ultimate). Materials and methods: The clinical study included 37 patients. Total of 56 class II restorations were …
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Sevda Yantcheva; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University;Original Article
The art and future of digital dentistry
The Digital Dentistry Market is driven by factors, such as achievement of higher capability for efficient care, delivered by various dentists across the globe. The increasing demand for better dentistry and for better aesthetic outcomes is a significant market trend. As the technology improves, modern …
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Georgi Iliev; Department of Prosthetic dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;Original Article
Evaluation of surface roughness of four restorative materials, used for restorations in primary dentition
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the surface roughness values of four restorative materials, used for restorations in primary dentition. Materials and methods: Five disc-shaped specimens were prepared for each material using a cylindrical Teflon mold with dimensions 5×2 mm, covered with …
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Viktoriya Gateva; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;Nataliya Gateva; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Case Reports
Regenerative endodontic procedure of permanent teeth with incomplete root development after application of a devitalizing agent – a case report
In the recent years, there is a common belief that regenerative endodontics can provide high success rate in the treatment of permanent teeth with incomplete root development and in general to improve their long-term prognosis. New protocols are constantly being explored to improve the chances …
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Krasimir Hristov; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia;Case Reports
Urticaria and focal infection from dental origin – clinical case
Urticaria affects ¼ of people at least once in a lifetime. It is a clinical reaction turned by many factors, causing the liberation of vasoactive substances such as kinines, prostaglandins and histamine. Chronic urticaria is classified according its duration to less or more than 6 …
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Mirela Marinova-Takorova; 1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria;Assya Krasteva; 2. Department of Oral Imaging and Oral Diagnostics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria;
Yanitsa Istatkova; 2. Department of Oral Imaging and Oral Diagnostics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria;
Literature Review
Nickel -Titanium rotary instruments in retreatment case
Introduction: Complete root canal filling material removal is essential for the good outcome of the secondary endodontic treatment. Different methods and hand and rotary instruments have been proposed for better filling removal. Aim: The aim of this article is to review the most commonly used …
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Emilia Karova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;Violeta Dogandzhiyska; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Irina Tsenova-Ilieva; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Miriana Raykovska; Dentist, Dental Studio 32, Private Dental Practice, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Sherihan Zongova-Adem; Center of Integrated Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Literature Review
Supplementary approaches in endodontic retreatment
The proper cleaning and reshaping of the root canal space is of great importance for the good outcome of the retreatment case. None of the different methods and instruments used for filling material removal during endodontic retreatment exhibit 100% effectiveness. Aim: The aim of the …
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Emilia Karova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;Violeta Dogandzhiyska; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Irina Tsenova-Ilieva; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Miriana Raykovska; Dentist, Dental Studio 32, Private Dental Practice, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Sherihan Zongova-Adem; Center of Integrated Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Case Reports
Clinical case of alopecia areata related with dental focal infection
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with unclear etiopathogenesis. It is a non-scaring hair loss disorder. Besides scalp and body hair, the eyebrows, eyelashes, and nails can be affected. The disorder may be circumscribed, total (scalp hair loss), and universal (loss of all hairs). Atopy, …
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Mirela Marinova-Takorova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria;Assya Krasteva; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria;
Yanitsa Istatkova; Department of Oral Imaging and Oral Diagnostics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria;
Case Reports
Wilson’s disease along with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, autoimmune and chronic viral hepatitis C – a case report
Wilson’s disease is an inherited disease with disordered copper metabolism. Numerous clinical manifestations masking various other diseases are known. We report a case of a patient with a coexistence of several liver diseases such as Wilson’s disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis and viral hepatitis C, …
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Diana Gancheva; Clinic of Gastroenterology, St. Marina University Hospital, Medical University-Varna;Pavlina Boykova; Clinic of Gastroenterology, St. Marina University Hospital, Medical University-Varna;
Irina Ivanova; Clinic of Gastroenterology, St. Marina University Hospital, Medical University-Varna;
Milko Mirchev; Clinic of Gastroenterology, St. Marina University Hospital, Medical University-Varna;
Literature Review
Regenerative endodontic therapy-plasmotherapy. Review – Part I.
The aim of this review is to summarize biological products – plasmotherapy for regenerative endodontic therapy. Plasmotherapy (part of tissue engineering) is a relatively new method in medicine that stimulates the healing of hard and soft tissues by significantly relieving pain. The mechanism of action …
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Janet Kirilova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;Elitza Deliverska; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Dimitar Kirov; Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Dimitar Yovchev; Department of Imaging and Oral Diagnostic,FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Snezhanka Topalova-Pirinska; Department of Conservative Dentistry, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Literature Review
Regenerative endodontic therapy – bone materials and techniques. Review Part II.
The aim of this review is to summarize biological products – bone replacement materials and techniques for regenerative endodontic therapy. Bone grafting is a dynamic phenomenon. Successful transplantation involves graft placement, healing, incorporation, revascularization, and the formation of the desired amount of new bone. The …
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Janet Kirilova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;Elitza Deliverska; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Dimitar Kirov; Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Dimitar Yovchev; Department of Imaging and Oral Diagnostic,FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Snezhanka Topalova-Pirinska; Department of Conservative Dentistry, FDM, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria;
Case Reports
Acute Liver Failure After DETOX Therapy
Acute liver failure is a critical condition due to severe hepatic impairment in a person who does not have a history of liver disease. We present a 27–year–old woman with a two–week history of weakness, fatigue, jaundice and pruritus, as well as nausea and vomiting. …
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Donika Todovichin; Clinic of Gastroenterology, UMHAT "St. Ivan Rilski", Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University –Sofia, Bulgaria;Irina Nacheva; Clinic of Gastroenterology, UMHAT "St. Ivan Rilski", Sofia, Bulgaria;
Petar Trifonov; Clinic of Gastroenterology, UMHAT "St. Ivan Rilski", Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University –Sofia, Bulgaria;
Krasimir Antonov; Clinic of Gastroenterology, UMHAT "St. Ivan Rilski", Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University –Sofia, Bulgaria;
Rosen Nikolov; Clinic of Gastroenterology, UMHAT "St. Ivan Rilski", Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University –Sofia, Bulgaria;
Original Article
Antimicrobial activity of triple Antibiotic paste, Calcium hydroxide and Indextol against E. Faecalis – in vitro study
Introduction: The aim of this study is to make an in vitro evaluation and comparison of the antimicrobial activity of the triple antibiotic paste, calcium hydroxide and indextol against E. faecalis. Materials and methods: Factory sealed packs of calcium hydroxide and indextol were used. The …
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Krasimir Hristov; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;Rayna Gergova; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Adile Muhtarova; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Nataliya Gateva; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Original Article
Evaluation of the effectiveness of conventional sealant and glass-ionomer cement as a preventive sealing material for first permanent molars
Aim: Comparative assessment of the wear and preventive effect of two materials – conventional sealant and glass-ionomer cement (GIC), in the coating of sound occlusal fissures of the first permanent molars. Materials and method: The study included 60 teeth in 30 children in the age …
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Nedana Georgieva; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;Krasimir Hristov; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;
Nataliya Grancharova; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University- Sofia;