[The structural characteristics of the masticatory apparatus and dental prophylaxis].

Maxillofacial anthropometric parameters (Pont's index, Tons' index, length of the anterior section of upper dental arch, ratio of upper dental arch to sizes of 12 teeth, ratio of apical basis width to sizes of 12 teeth, mandibular angle size, facial width index) were examined in 59 residents at the town of Omsk born there aged 20 to 25 with normal orthognathic occlusion and low intensity of carious involvement. The data helped define specific features of dental caries prevention measures in this population.

[Health problems in the development of new cities in the Baikal-Amur Railroads region].

The presented findings of research on the sanitary and hygienic status of the BAM-regional cities and towns and assessment of their (and their analogues) developmental perspectives have revealed the interregional difference in climate and nature dictating a differential approach to planning urbanisation of this region's specific areas. Based on the analysis of urban planning and construction and on special observations, measures aimed at environmental protection and population morbidity control have been elaborated and implemented.