{"title":"[Gingival recession, root caries and its prevalence].","authors":"M Kocjan-Anzic, U Skaleric","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In our study 150 referred patients were assessed for the presence of gingival recession and root caries. The mean age of the patients was 40 +/- 9 years. On average they failed 6.8 teeth. Gingival recession was present in all patients, with mean value of 55.5% denuded dental root surfaces, the most frequently expressed on buccal root surfaces. Number of denuded dental root surfaces increases with patient's age. The root caries lesion was found in 75% of patients. Patients had on average 5.7 treated and untreated caries lesions. The number of root caries lesions increases with age of the patients as well. The mean Index of total root caries was 9.4%. Most frequently root caries of lower molars and premolars was found, mostly on the buccal surfaces, rather than on approximal and lingual surfaces.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 4-5","pages":"101-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13781489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Use of drugs at reanimation in dental suite].","authors":"F Klemenc, T Hribar-Habinc","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The authors suggest the way of reanimation in dental suite, with special regard on the use of medicamental part of the equipment. They explain the use of drugs in the case of colaps, hypersensitivity to local anesthetic and other drugs so as in the case of cardiac arrest.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 4-5","pages":"119-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13783290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Dental and pulpal pain].","authors":"D Gaspersic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sensory capacity of pulpo-dentinal complex depends on the site, different density and functional diversity of nerve fibers in the dental pulp. In the dentin and dental pulp only the pain is provoked regardless of the kind of irritant. But the pain can be expressed by several forms of appearance.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 4-5","pages":"110-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13783287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Root canal measurement].","authors":"M Novak, D Najzar-Fleger","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We have analysed the filling length in 495 teeth, the length of which was measured with various methods routinously used in practice today. Significantly better fillings of root canals after pulpectomy were observed in the group, in which the length of canals was measured with odontometer, in comparison with the group, in which the lengths were measured with the tactile sense method (P less than 0.01), and with the group, in which the length was measured with preoperative radiogram only (P less than 0.05). The odontometric method resulted in statistically significant reduction of overfilled teeth in comparison with the x-ray measurement and with the radiogram made with the instrument in the root canal (P less than 0.01).</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 4-5","pages":"106-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13783286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Characteristics of orofacial system in case of Slovene schoolchildren within four countries].","authors":"I Antolic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>1339 Slovene school children have been examined for disgnaties and caries in the neighbouring areas of three countries bordering Slovene homeland: parts of Italy, Austria and Hungary, which means in different socioeconomic conditions. The statistic analysis of the obtained material allows the following conclusions: The general growth of caries is advancing; The general average frequency of caries; in Slovenia 97%, in Italy 87%, in Austria 82% and in Hungary 97%. CEF (caries, extraction, filling) as found in the first permanent molar: In Slovenia 94%, in Italy 85%, in Austria 75% and in Hungary 87%. Level of dental care: Hungary 15%, Slovenia 60%, Italy 78%, Austria 87%. Disgnations show the following state: In Hungary 87%, in Slovenia 60%, in Italy 67%, in Austria 46%. Our research has additionally shown the following facts: the dental state is influenced by ecological conditions, economical development, cultural level and sociological structure (the majority of inhabitants being farmers).</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 1-2","pages":"35-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13772077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Calling the irregular patients--way of practice or helplessness of the social orthodontics?].","authors":"R Podobnik, C Subic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Analysis of a group of 954 patients receiving orthodontic treatment showed that 46.1% had kept their appointments regularly, 32.1% had been sent one reminder, 15.8% two, 4.4% three, 1.2% four and 0.4% had received five reminders. In patients receiving reminders the results of treatment were often less favourable or could not be evaluated. The authors conclude that reminders, though useful, do not appreciably improve the patient's collaboration. They feel that uncooperative patients should be required to pay a part of the treatment costs, and recommend regular attendance for follow-up to be used as the criterion.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 3","pages":"66-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13781488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Spontaneous regulation of crowding in the region of canines after the extraction of premolars].","authors":"M Pratnekar, A Lapajne-Kavcic, D Belic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Crowding in the dental arch is an indication for planned extraction of the appropriate teeth, provided that this is accomplished on time. The authors describe a case where extraction of both upper premolars was to be followed by treatment with a monomaxillary plate. After the extraction the patient was unable to attend for further treatment. When he returned three month later, spontaneous regulation had already occurred. The final outcome is illustrated by photographs.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 3","pages":"60-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13781487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Oral health in SR Slovenia].","authors":"V Vrbic, D Homan, B Zavrsnik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Results of oral health epidemiological survey (using WHO assessment forms) which was conducted in SR Slovenia in the year 1987 are presented. The study population consisted of 1623 persons aged 6, 12, 15, 18, 35-44 and over 65 years. The survey included 10 towns. The results showed the prevalence of dental caries in the SR Slovenia population to be very high (93.6% in 12-yr olds). The mean decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) scores was 5.1 at age 12-yr. Assessment of the periodontal status showed calculus to be the predominant disorder in the age groups 18 and 35-44 yr.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 4-5","pages":"83-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13783292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Orthodontic care of children with special pathology].","authors":"I Pavsic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with special pathology, such as clefts and scoliosis, must be managed at a special centre until a comprehensive treatment strategy has been developed and appropriate therapeutic measures undertaken. Examinations were performed in 375 children, who were then distributed into three groups: patients with clefts (group A), scoliosis (group B) and no special pathology (group C). Monomaxillary therapy was used most frequently in the group with clefts and bimaxillary therapy in the group with scoliosis. In patients with scoliosis extractions of permanent teeth should be avoided in order to preserve a maximum number of occlusal units, since they transmit forces from the brace to the skull, especially during sleep. Groups A and C revealed an increase in the number of adults, including new patients and patients who resumed treatment after it had been interrupted. These patients are very cooperative and the results of corrective treatment are extremely favourable.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 3","pages":"51-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13678977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Role of tooth extractions in orthodontics].","authors":"J Bogataj, B Gantar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extraction therapy can be applied only under strict observation of indications. It requires thorough knowledge of the laws governing the migration of teeth after extraction, the normal development of the orofacial system and normal eruption of teeth. Careless extractions performed without thorough prior analysis cause irreparable harm instead of improving the situation. In the majority of cases extraction must be followed by appliance therapy to achieve controlled closure of the spaces, align the teeth in the dental arch and restore proper occlusion. The mode and extent of this treatment must be planned at the outset.</p>","PeriodicalId":76879,"journal":{"name":"Zobozdravstveni vestnik","volume":"44 3","pages":"58-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13781486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}