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Fotiadou Eleni

Background/Aim: This article examines the purpose, significance and broader impact of orthodontic treatment, emphasizing its preventative and corrective roles in maintaining optimal oral health. It highlights how occlusion influences an individual's daily life…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503173F

Milovanović Boban, Mijatović Jelena, Tričković Vesna, Urošević Zoran, Matijević Stevo

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global health issue, with improper use in medical and dental practices being one of the contributing factors. In dentistry, antibiotics are frequently prescribed for the prevention and treatment of infections. Ho…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501010M

Zincir Özge Özdal, Zincir Ali, Özdal Umut

Background/Aim: Subperiosteal implant is a type of implant preferred in oral implantology in cases with severe bone deficiency where intraosseous implant application cannot be performed. We evaluated the accuracy of the information by examining YouTube videos …

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2502090Z

Beşiroğlu-Turgut Ekin, Açıcı Bilge Gökçe, Torman Zeki Enes, Kayaaltı-Yüksek Sibel

Background/Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge level of recently graduated dentists regarding the utilization of antimicrobial agents in periodontal treatments and to elucidate the factors influencing their preferences. Material and Me…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501062B

Kulić Milan, Ilić Bojana, Marinković Jelena

Periodontitis as a chronic infection that affects between 10 and 15 percent of the world's population. It is characterized by the loss of connective tissue attachment and alveolar bone. Periodontitis and the resulting systemic inflammation are associated with …

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501043K

Zisis Vasileios, Zisis Stefanos, Poulopoulos Konstantinos, Shinas Nikolaos, Papadopoulos Petros, Charisi Christina, Kyriakou Nikolaos, Cordahi Joe, Poulopoulos Athanasios

Background/Aim: Macrolides belong to the very often used antibiotics. However, macrolides are recognized as antibiotics that are possibly linked to the development of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). SJS and TEN (SJS/TEN) ar…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501072Z

Aslan Elif, Albayrak Cem, Unuvar Yildiz, Onem Erinc, Hekimgil Mine, Koca Huseyin, Güneri Pelin

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare group of diseases that primarily affects children but can also occur in adults, presenting with diverse clinical and radiological manifestations. LCH involves the skull in approximately 51% of cases and the jaws in…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503164A

Bozdoğan Semih, Yılmaz Metehan, Şişek Aysıla Tekeli, Yıldırım Bengisu, Güngör Mehmet Ali

Objectives: Three-dimensional (3D) printed resin restorations require a washing process to remove residual surface resin. However, the effects of different washing methods and durations on the properties of these resins remain unclear. This study aimed to inve…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503137B

Okumuş Tuğba Baz, Kaya Sadullah, Tartuk Gizem Akin

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 10% glycolic acid (GA), and 70% ethanol as final irrigation solutions for removing calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)₂] from the apical third of root canals. Materi…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503128

Kagioglou Nikoleta, Georgiadou Aikaterini Iliana, Anastasopoulos Menelaos, Arapostathis Konstantinos, Boka Vasiliki

Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune enteropathy triggered by gluten ingestion, affecting 1% of the global population. Oral manifestations, including enamel defects (ED), are common and may serve as early diagnostic markers. This systematic review aims …

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501001K

Bılgın Zehranur, Nur Yavuz Fatma, Hale Cımıllı Zühre, Ozden İdil

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three different obturation techniques in 3D printed resin blocks with Vertucci Type V and Type VI canal morphology. Methods: Three-dimensionally produced 66 resin blocks with Vertucci Ty…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503157B

Atak Demet, Öztürk Zeynep

Williams syndrome (WS), also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome, is an autosomal dominant disorder. Although the exact incidence is unknown, it is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in 20,000 live births. The syndrome has been identified in all ethnic groups…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2502110A

Phanzu Reagan, Ntima Albert, Sokolo Richard, Kadinekene Joseph, Kubiluka Joseph, Dilu Frederick, Madaka Claude, Mbombo Wilfrid, Ntsambi Glennie

Background/Aim: Patients with maxillofacial fractures can progress to complications and death. This study investigated the factors associated with poor outcome in these patients at the Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa/ University of Kinshasa. Material and …

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501054P

Nataša Nikolić Jakoba

Smernice i vodiči pun tekst2025 · Stomatološki fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu

Cilli Beste, Kaplanoğlu Melike Beyza, Özden Mustafa Enes, Ozden İdil, Sazak Öveçoğlu Hesna

Background/Aim: The aim of this study is to assess undergraduate and postgraduate dental students' knowledge, experience and attitudes to managing medical emergencies that may occur in dental practice. It will also assess the impact of first aid training on th…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2502097C

Zisis Stefanos, Zisi Vasileios, Shinas Nikolaos, Poulopoulos Konstantinos, Charisi Christina, Papadopoulos Petros, Kyriakou Nikolaos, Cordahi Joe, Anagnostou Eleftherios, Poulopoulos Athanasios

Background/Aim: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) constitutes a common reactive lesion of the gingiva, most commonly localized in the anterior maxillary region. Non-neoplastic, originates from the periodontal ligament in response to chronically injurious fact…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501077Z

Tsolianos Ioannis, Kotsiomiti Eleni

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have become increasingly popular in our society, affecting a plethora of fields such as business, education, engineering and sciences. In the fields of Medicine and Dentistry, AI is expected to drive significant advanc…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501033T

Jaćimović Jelena, Perić Tamara, Marković Dejan

Background/Aim: The Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine (BJDM) is the official scientific publication of the Balkan Stomatological Society (BaSS), established to promote regional cooperation and the dissemination of dental research. This study aimed to evaluate …

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503115J

Qafmolla Alketa, Qafmolla Ruzhdie

Masticatory muscles dysfunction is the most frequent damage to them that is encountered in everyday prosthetics. The most frequent type of muscle dysfunction can also be accompanied by limitation of the mobility of the mandible, and difficulty in chewing. The …

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503151Q

Matović Marina, Perić Tamara, Xhajanka Edit, Zukanović Amila, Syngelakis Aristomenis, Charalambous Chrystala, Tsantidou Maria, Getova Biljana, Gjorgievska Elizabeta, Perlea Paula, Kilibarda Biljana, Kargul Betul, Eden Ece, Marković Dejan

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the oral health promotion programmes in the Balkan countries, to compare key measures and activities in the implementation of the programme, and to analyse the results achieved afte…

pun tekst2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501017M

Shah Syeda Gulrukh, Ahmed Asif, Ahmed Aqeel

Introduction: As salivary pH and electrolytes are indicators of cardiac health or sympathetic nervous system. This study aims to investigate the relationship between stress, coherence, and autonomic function by analyzing salivary pH and electrolytes as biomark…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2503144G

Karaaslan Fatih, Esra Özge Aydin

Background/Aim: In assessing periodontal health, in addition to objective measurements, it is important to consider patients' current perceptions of periodontal aesthetics and the overall impact of their periodontal condition on daily life. In this context, th…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2501047K

Zisis Stefanos, Shinas Nikolaos, Zisis Vasileios, Kashtwari Deeba, Charisi Christina, Poulopoulos Konstantinos, Shosho Dhurata, Cordahi Joe, Poulopoulos Athanasios

Background/Aim: Root resorption (RR) refers to a cellular response resulting in loss of hard and soft dental tissue due to injury, irritation of the periodontal ligament, and/or tooth pulp. Typically, it is considered a physiologic response; however, in perman…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2502105Z

Tamara Perić, Biljana Kilibarda, Evgenija Marković, Bojan Petrović, Dejan Marković

Smernice i vodiči pun tekst2025 · Stomatološki fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu

Puškar Nataša, Jakovljević Aleksandar, Simić Radoje, Nikolić Nađa, Miljanović Milica, Arsić Ivan, Petrović Đorđe, Đerlek Amar, Nedeljković Nenad

Background/Aim: Orofacial clefts are the most common birth defect of the head. Clefts arise due to a lack of tissue fusion during prenatal development. Various factors can cause the absence of fusion of these structures during 6-8th week of embryonic developme…

2025 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 29(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2502081P