Publications by authors named "E Gjorgievska"

The role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for minimal residual disease (MRD) assessment in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is still under consideration. Fifty pediatric patients were prospectively evaluated for specific clonal rearrangements of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor genes using NGS analysis at diagnosis and on days 33 and 78 from therapy onset. The prognostic value or the NGS-MRD status was analyzed after a median follow-up of 4 years.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objectives: To compare three different orthodontic adhesives (Transbond XT Light Cure Adhesive, Heliosit Orthodontic, Fuji Ortho LC) bonded to two types of orthodontic brackets: ceramic brackets (Fascination Roth 0.22) and metallic brackets (Topic Roth 0.22, Dentaurum).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of preparation techniques on marginal adaptation and sealing of Biodentine™ and TotalFill® RRM bioceramic retrograde fillings. Fifty-two single-root teeth extracted for periodontal reasons were used. Root canals were instrumented using Reciproc Blue #25 and obturated using a single cone technique with an AH Plus® root canal sealer.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objective:  Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) may be beneficial for disadvantaged populations with no or limited access to dental services. This study aimed to evaluate the survival rate of single-surface ART restorations in primary posterior teeth in children with high caries risk.

Materials And Methods:  This study was conducted in six rural areas of the Republic of Kosovo, and 100 children aged 3 to 8 years participated in the study.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Since the pandemic of the novel coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2 - has been declared and strict social measures have been introduced in the middle of March, including curfew, the dentistry had to adjust and find ways to better adapt itself to the new situation. This article provides a brief overview of the situation with COVID-19 in our country since the beginning of the pandemic, gives a reminder of what COVID-19 is, and which its modes of transmission are, and considers the ways of protection in dental offices considering that dentistry is one of the riskiest activities given the patient-dentist proximity and the use of specific high-speed handpieces. This review also provides an overview of the dental preventive measures taken worldwide, including in the field of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as an overview of dental patients' management, and gives possible best ways to care for healthy, sick or patients suspected for COVID-19.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF