[Metric analysis of temporomandibular joint in asymptomatic persons by magnetic resonance imaging].

Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of anterior disk displacement and condyle position in volunteers free from clinical symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorders.

Material And Methods: Bilateral parasagittal T1-weighted magnetic resonance images of temporomandibular joints (TMJ) in 25 asymptomatic volunteers (age range 21-27, mean 23.4 years; 18 (72%) female and 7 (28%) male) were analyzed and metric measurements of disk and condyle position were investigated.

[Custom-made mouthguards and prevention of orofacial injuries in sports].

The importance of sports dentistry has become even greater due to the role that sports have in modern society. As the risk of sports-related injuries appears already in the period of children's play and is constantly present in various risk-related sporting activities, the role of dental profession has become extremely important. Custom-made mouthguards are the most highly recommended mouthguards used for successful prevention of orofacial and dental injuries.

[Initial treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis].

The diagnostic procedure and the initial treatment of a female patient suffering from temporomandibular disorder is described. Osteoarthritis and the discopathy of the temporomandibular joint were diagnosed both clinically and by magnetic resonance imaging. Anxiety was confirmed by measuring instrument State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Checking the occlusal relationships of complete dentures via a remount procedure.

Correct occlusal relationships are part of the successful prosthetic treatment of edentulous patients. Occlusal checking should be performed via a remount procedure because denture base materials and fabrication procedures cannot provide dimensionally accurate complete dentures. Occlusal errors caused by the adjustment of denture bases to the denture foundation after a certain period of wearing can also be corrected by means of remounting.

[Assessment tools in early detection of osteoporosis in dentistry].

Osteoporosis, one of the major skeletal diseases in older age, is characterised by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration with a resulting increase in bone fragility and hence susceptibility to fracture. In this review we analyse the systemic and local factors associated with oral bone mass loss. Systemic factors most often correlated with the oral bone mass loss include osteoporosis, renal diseases, hormonal disorders, diet and the impact of different drugs on the bony structure.