Issue One 2024
2024, Vol. 11, issue 1, (January)
Original Article
The period of time from the surgical intervention as a predictive factor on the outcome of the treatment of bisphosphonate – associated osteonecrosis of the jaws
Bisphosphonates are highly effective antiresorptive drugs that are used in the treatment of bone metastases in malignancies, Paget’s disease, fibrous dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis. Their usage unfortunately leads to development of avascular osteonecrosis of the jaw which has been recognized as a complication of bisphosphonate …
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Boryana Ilieva; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University – Sofia; Email this authorKrassimira Prodanova; Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Technical University of Sofia;
Vassil Svechtarov; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University – Sofia;
Original Article
A study of the cytotoxicity of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement
Background. It is crucial to maintain the vitality of the dental pulp by using biologically tolerable materials when placed on dentin near the dental pulp. Calcium-hydroxide cement has been established as such a material. Resin-modified Glass-ionomer cement (RMGIC) is another group of materials. The results …
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Janet Kirilova ; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;Literature Review
The significance of emotional intelligence in pediatric dentistry
Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as a person’s ability to express and manage feelings appropriately while respecting the feelings of others. It’s a set of skills that children can begin learning at any age. Children with higher emotional intelligence are better able to pay attention, …
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Milena Georgieva; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;Petar Bakardjiev ; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Literature Review
Microbiology of endodontic infections and antibacterial chemical agents
Endodontic therapy’s substantial purpose is to create a biologically appropriate environment within the root canal system that is conducive for the healing and maintenance of periradicular tissue health. Bacteria are one of the main factors causing disorders in the pulpal tissues, as they invade the …
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Tsvetelina Borisova-Papancheva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna;Ana-Maria Miteva; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna;
Literature Review
Successful strategy for periradicular surgery
Periradicular surgery is a surgical procedure which is used in cases of failed endodontic treatments of a tooth with a persistent periapical lesion, which cannot be managed with endodontic retreatment. Various techniques and strategies have been trailed and applied to achieve with most minimally invasive …
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Elitsa Deliverska; Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical university- Sofia;Argyro Nikolaidou; Doctor of Dental Medicine;
Kardo Rawanduzy; Student of Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical university -Sofia;
Christina-Athina Caulier; Student of Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical university -Sofia;
Janet Kirilova; Department of Conservative dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical university- Sofia;
Literature Review
Saliva as potential diagnostic tool – composition, advantages, diagnostic methods and significance in diseases
The advantages of saliva as a potential diagnostic fluid and the abundant salivary composition provide opportunities for easy and accessible examination of salivary content changes in a number of oral and general diseases. The analytical methods of mass spectrometry, matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization, enzyme linked …
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Angel Adamov; Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical university-Sofia; Email this authorKonstantin Stamatov; Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical university-Sofia;