THE EFFECT OF LOCAL AND SYSTEMIC FACTORS ON DENTAL IMPLANT FAILURE - ANALYSIS OF 670 PATIENTS WITH 1260 IMPLANTS.

The etiopathogenesis of dental implant failure is multifactorial and may include numerous local and systemic factors, however, studies including both local and systemic factors are still lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate whether periodontal disease, oral hygiene index, i.e.

Implant Prosthodontic Rehabilitation after Surgical Treatment for an Oropharyngeal Malignant Tumour Using Tantalum Dental Implants.

Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) represents a significant portion of head and neck cancers. In most cases, it is localised in the soft palate, lingual and palatine tonsils, base of the tongue, and the surrounding tissues. Alcohol and tobacco exposure are well-known evidence-based risk factors for developing OPC; however, over the last decade, there has been a rapid increase in OPC linked to human papillomavirus (HPV).

Epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions in Slovenia.

Background Among the diseases of oral mucosa, malignant tumors are the most dangerous, but not the most common lesions that might appear in the oral cavity. Since most of the studies are focused on the detection of cancer in the oral cavity, we were interested in detecting the frequency of benign changes of the oral mucosa in Slovene population. Oral mucosal lesions are important pointer of oral health and quality of life, especially in elderly.

SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF CROATIAN DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENTS ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN PROSTHODONTICS.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to establish the subjective perception of dental medicine students' knowledge and skills in prosthodontics and to determine both how their perception changed during their study, by gaining clinical experience. Also, the aim was to investigate if there were any socio-demographic factors that influenced students' perception.

Methods: The research, based on an anonymous survey for dental medicine students was carried out at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb in 2015.

Treating patients with HIV and Hepatitis B and C infections: Croatian dental students' knowledge, attitudes, and risk perceptions.

Dentists and dental students can be exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) during routine work. The aims of this study were to assess a group of dental students' knowledge about HIV, HBV, and HCV infections; assess their attitudes and risk perceptions about the treatment of patients with HIV, HBV, and HCV; and identify factors associated with their knowledge and willingness to treat these patients. An anonymous survey was administered to 534 predoctoral students at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

[Temporomandibular disorders and headaches].

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common name for a series of pathologic conditions with similar signs and symptoms, which can lead to a disturbed and altered function of the stomatognathic system. Most of these conditions are of a multifactorial etiology, which can pose difficulties in obtaining a precise and accurate diagnosis. However, TMD is an ever more common and serious problem in contemporary dental practice and at general medical offices, so a more systematic approach in its diagnosis including data collection and interpretation is necessary.

Prevalence of root dilaceration in adult dental patients in Croatia.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and distribution of dilaceration in all tooth groups by using radiographs.

Study Design: The sample included 953 periapical intraoral radiographs and 488 panoramic radiographs from different caucasian patients. The ages of the patients ranged from 18-65 years.