[Initial analysis of tooth drawings of 8-18 years old schoolchildren from normal population].

The connection between unconscious subjects and psycho-somatic manifestation is well known in the literature. Although more and more data is known about this connection related to the oro-facial region as well, investigation of this interesting problem is still has theoretical and clinical relevance. To collect more data about this field, 257 of tooth drawings of 8-18 years old schoolchildren from normal population were studied as a pilot to establish further investigations related to drawing-projections in connection with the oro-facial region.

[Lexicologic parameters of free association (coupling) about teeth of Hungarian primary school children. An initial study].

Free association (coupling) of 97 Hungarian primary school children (age: 8-15 yrs, 44 male, 53 female) about their teeth was collected and analysed related to lexicologic parameters, as a pilot to establish further investigations. In some cases significant (p < or = 0.05) differences within the groups related to several topics were detected in the case of the length of the text and in the case of the distribution of etymons (root of word).

[Background data about the dental fear scores of Hungarian secondary school students].

Free association (coupling) of 139 Hungarian secondary school students (90 females, 49 males, age between 14-18 yr.) about their teeth was collected. Dental fear (DAS, DFS) and general anxiety scores were measured.

[The effect of heat stimulation and mechanical stress (massage) of salivary glands on the secretory parameters of salivary Hsp70. A pilot study].

The presence of Hsp70 in human whole saliva was demonstrated in the authors' previous study. In the recent study the authors investigated, whether repeated, short-term heat and mechanical stimulation of the salivary glands can specifically modify the salivary Hsp70 concentration in the human whole saliva. Some other basic secretory parameters, like salivary secretion rate, total protein concentration and amylase activity of the whole saliva were also measured.

[Effectiveness of psychotherapy in the treatment of denture intolerance. Evaluation of 25 cases].

25 "problem-patients" of the Clinic of Prosthetic Dentistry participated in this study (21 female, 4 male, aged between 32-81 yr.; mean age: 56.92+/-12.

[Background data about the high dental fear scores of Hungarian 8-15-year-old primary school children].

Free associations (coupling) of 139 Hungarian primary school children about their teeth was collected. Dental fear (DAS, DFS) and general anxiety scores were measured. Typical dental events (i.

[Some background data about the high dental anxiety of the Hungarian population].

100 dental patients waiting for hypnotic dental treatment (n = 100, 58 female, 42 male, mean age: 36.4 +/- 10.6 yr.

[The role of sexual trauma as a cause of orofacial symptoms. Case report].

Authors describe a 58-sitting psychotherapy of a 46-year-old female patient with psychogenic atypical facial pain. Sexual trauma in the childhood was found as a cause of the psychogenic pain symptoms, leading to series of unnecessary extraction of teeth in this case. Psychotherapeutic treatment led to the recovery of the somatic symptoms, and a moderate improvement of the behaviour related to men of this patient.

Photo-acoustic stimulation increases the amount of 70 kDa heat shock protein (Hsp70) in human whole saliva. A pilot study.

Long-term photo-acoustic stimulation leads to changes in the composition of saliva, which may have a key contribution to the effectivity of this technique in easing mucosal symptoms of psychosomatic patients. In the present study a significant (P View Article and Find Full Text PDF

[Epidemiological study of dental fear scores in several Hungarian sub-populations].

Authors investigated the dental fear scores (DAS, DFS) and anxieties of 362 persons from several sub-populations living in Budapest. The subjects were: 253 females, 109 males, aged 14 to 73. Dental fear scores were rather high (DAS: 11.

[The Hungarian version of the "Dental Beliefs Survey (DBS)--preliminary data in the Hungarian population].

The Hungarian version of DBS was analysed on 100 participants (64 females, 36 males, mean age: 36.4 +/- 14.3) from 5 subgroups: dental students (n = 20), other intellectuals (n = 20), dental nurses (n = 19), dental patients (n = 20), family doctor's patients (n = 21).

[Effects of photo-acoustic stimulation combined with hypnotherapy on saliva secretion. A pilot study].

Effect of photo-acoustic stimulation on the flow rate and protein concentration of whole saliva was investigated. 10 medical students' and 11 edentulous patients' salivary volume and protein concentrations were measured before, during, and after stimulation. The flow rate of the students' group was significantly higher (p < or = 0.

[Effectiveness of standardized direct suggestions in dental hypnosis].

The frequency of occurrence of amnesia, analgesia and time distortion during hypnotic dental treatments (n = 60) was investigated on high dental anxiety patients. Hypnosis with and without standardised direct suggestions related to amnesia, analgesia and time distortion were compared. Treatment of alert patients without direct suggestions (n = 10) were also used for comparison.

[Modification of the photo-acoustic stimulation in the psychotherapy of oral psychosomatic patients. Preliminary experiences].

The possible use of a modified photo-acoustic stimulation technique was investigated in the explorative part of the psychotherapy of atypical oro-facial pain patients (n = 20; 13 females, 7 males; age between 39-59; psychiatric diagnostic categories in ICD-10: F41.2, F45.1) Since the stimulatory effects of this method cause difficulties to induce free imaginations, previously the main indication of this technique was the ego-strengthening of the patients, to help them to recognise and to verbalise emotions.

[Time parameters of dental hypnosis].

Dental treatments of high dental anxiety patients (n = 20) under hypnotic conditions were investigated. Time need of main hypnotic events like rapport; induction: deepening; calming: developing imagination; dehypnosis; discussion was measured. Total time was significantly higher (p < or = 0.

[Epidemiologic study of dental fear in school children 8-15 years of age].

Authors investigated the dental fear scores (DAS, DFS) of 139 primary school children in Budapest, Hungary (72 females, 67 males, ages between 8-15 years). Sex and age had no effect on the scales. Mean dental fear scores were high (DAS: 10.

[Statistical analysis of the "Dental Fear Questionnaire" surveying various subpopulations in Hungary].

Authors investigated the Dental Fear Survey scores (DFS) of 362 persons from several subpopulations living in Budapest. Subjects were: 253 females, 109 males, aged 14 to 73 years. Scores of the items related to dental handpiece and anaesthetic needle were the highest.

[Correlation between the weight and usefulness of complete lower denture].

The importance of gravity has been known for a long time in prosthetic dentistry. However, few researchers have focused on the measurement of the weight of complete lower dentures or on the possibility of increasing that weight and its effect on stability. Some authors recommend hidden weight increase using a horseshoe-shaped alloy covered by the artificial gum in order to increase the weight of complete lower dentures; others recommend the use of metal molars, heavy acrylic artificial gum, and a baseplate partially or fully made of metal for the same purpose.

Hsp70 is present in human saliva.

Background: There is increasing evidence that chaperones are also present outside the cell, exerting cytokine-like effects and influencing immune recognition. Hsp70 has been found to be present in human blood sera. Chaperonins Cpn10 and Cpn60 are present in pancreatic juice, but Hsp70 is not.