Prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions among the general population of the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Introduction: As non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) may compromise aesthetics and function, knowledge of their aetiological covariables enhances management of clinical complaints and success of restorative treatments.

Aims: The primary aim of this study was to assess the presence of NCCLs among the general population of the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the potential association with patient-related risk factors.

Methods: A prevalence study of NCCLs included 738 respondents from eight towns/municipalities.

Frequency and quality of root canal fillings in an adult Serbian population.

Introduction: Estimation of frequency and quality of root canal fillings is the way to evaluate endodontic treatment needs and success/failure rates of performed endodontic procedures.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and quality of root canal fillings and the frequency of apical periodontitis on endodontically treated teeth in a group of adult patients from Serbia.

Methods: In order to analyze the presence and quality of root canal fillings and the frequency of periapical radiolucencies on endodontically treated teeth, 3526 teeth were examined on orthopantomograms of 153 adult patients.

Accuracy of three electronic apex locators in determining the apical foramen in multi-rooted teeth: Randomised clinical and laboratory study.

This study aimed to compare the accuracy of three electronic apex locators (EALs), Raypex 5, Apex NRG and ProPex II, in locating the apical foramen (AF) in vivo. Thirty multi-rooted teeth were included in the study. Distances from the file tip to the radiographic apex from the buccal (R1) and mesial (R2) aspect were measured after extraction.

Analysis of sealing ability of root canal sealers using scanning electronic microscopy technique.

Introduction: An ideal endodontic sealer should adhere firmly both to dentin and to gutta-percha.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adhesion of the root canal filling to dentin and gutta-percha using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM).

Methods: The sealing ability of endodontic sealers to dentinal walls of the root canal was assessed in recently extracted human single canal premolars.

[Root canal treatment of mandibular second premolar tooth with taurodontism].

Introduction: Taurodontism is a morphoanatomical change in the shape of a tooth. An enlarged body of a tooth with smaller than usual roots is a characteristic feature. Internal tooth anatomy correlates with this appearance, which means that a taurodontal tooth has a large pulp chamber and apically positioned furcations.