Introduction: The American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry recognizes the concept of dental visits of children of 1 year of age. The first dental visit based on a special protocol provides for the development of preventive habits and health culture fostering the overall oral health and …

The correct measurement of the working length is one of the most important factors which influence the success of the root canal treatment. The aim of this study is to compare the accuracy of working length determination using an electronic apexlocator and CBCT as a …

Introduction: Caffeine and nicotine are two legal stimulants among the world’s most widely used psychoactive substances. The relationship between these popular daily stimulants and bruxism is insufficiently investigated. The evidence on the association between these factors and bruxism is controversial. Aim: Our study aimed to …

The liver is responsible for the synthesis and clearance of most of the proteins involved in the two cascades- coagulation and fibrinolysis. Some patients with liver cirrhosis can experience severe bleeding whilst other may have thrombotic complication. Evaluating the coagulation activity in ascitic fluid, there …

Summary: The main etiological factor for the development of the apical periodontitis is the microbial infection. Enterococcus faecalis is the microorganism most commonly found in asymptomatic, persistent endodontic infections. An important goal of the endodontic treatment is the removal of pathogenic microorganisms or reduction to …

Dental amalgam is considered one of the most important materials in dental medicine. It has been widely used for more than two centuries. Since its inception, there has been much controversy over its ban, due to the release of mercury during its processing. Its use …

Introduction: Oral literacy (OHL) is an essential factor in an individual’s oral health and general well-being. Parents with adequate OHL play an essential role in preventing oral diseases. Aim: The study aims to assess the oral risk profile of children aged 6 to 10 years …

Halitosis is a common health condition. The origin of bad breath is related to systemic conditions, but in the majority of cases – about 85%, it is related to oral factors. Our aim was to investigate the presence and degree of bad breath and to …

The osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a severe, disabling complication caused by radiological exposure of vital bone in patients previously diagnosed with malignant tumors in the maxillofacial region. The treatment of osteoradionecrosis is defined for every clinical stage. The question about the prognosis and the prediction of …

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by intraepithelial blistering and erosions of the skin and the mucous membranes. In some cases life-threatening complications may occur. PV is usually diagnosed in middle-aged or older people, as the skin and/or the mucosa of the oral …

Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) is pro-inflammatory cytokines that plays a key role in pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. The aim of the study is to investigate concentration of IL-1β in GCF and saliva in subjects with periodontitis in parallel with radiographic data of bone loss. 24 patients …

Introduction: Dentists are part of the leading medical professionals and their role in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 is extremely important. Dentists have been identified as having a “very high risk” of exposure, particularly when performing aerosol generating procedures on infectious patients. Aim: To study …

There has been a reported number of cases showing a wide variety of oral alterations with the potential of being associated with COVID-19. We present a case report of a 59-year-old female. The diagnosis for SARS-CoV-2 was confirmed by a positive antigen test. The patient …