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Latife Çelen Burcu, Keser Gaye, Pekiner Namdar Filiz

Background: Maxillary impacted canines represent one of the most clinically significant eruption disturbances due to their association with severe complications such as root resorption and complex orthodontic treatment requirements. Accurate three-dimensional …

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602074L

Katana Elma, Bajrić Elmedin, Zukanović Amila, Marković Nina

Background: The aim of the present study was to determine whether differences exist in the expression of the multidimensional components of DF A among school-aged children in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional observational stud…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602094E

Mavi Royem Suna

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are frequently associated with early microstructural alterations in the trabecular architecture of the mandibular condyle that may precede overt morphological changes. Fractal analysis (FA) has emerged as a quantitative imagin…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601010S

Mujić-Jahić Indira, Gojkov-Vukelić Mirjana, Hadžić Sanja

Background: Chronic periodontitis is a biofilm-induced inflammatory disease leading to progressive destruction of periodontal supporting tissues. Mechanical debridement by scaling and root planing (SRP) remains the gold standard of therapy; however, complete e…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601030M

Klitsidis Dimitrios, Molyvdas Ioannis, Mikrogeorgis Georgios

Dens Invaginatus is a developmental dental malformation characterized by complex internal anatomy. According to the classification of Oehlers, Type III is the most severe form and is characterized by extension of the invagination structure along the root, with…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602109K

Tezer Emine Odabaşı, Sonat Bade, Yavuz Cansu

Introduction: Dental fusion is a rare developmental anomaly caused by the union of two adjacent tooth germs, resulting in an enlarged tooth structure. It can occur in both primary and permanent dentitions and may predispose affected teeth to esthetic problems,…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601044O

Đonlagić Amela, Kamber Alma, Berhamović Lejla, Berhamović Emir, Strujić-Porović Sanela, Gavranović-Glamoč Alma, Kazazić Lejla, Alić-Drina Selma

Background: The relationship between the morphometric characteristics of the incisive papilla and dental arch width represents an important aspect in assessing anatomical and prosthetic relationships in the anterior maxilla. The aim of this study was to examin…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602067D

Royem Suna Mavi

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602114E

Milovanović Aleksandra, Janković Nataša, Kostić Milena

Background: To evaluate clinical crown dimensions of maxillary central incisors, the width-to-height ratio (W/H), gingival contour classes, and lip line types in individuals older than 60 years and their associations with sex and age. Materials and Methods: Fo…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601023M

Janković Nataša, Kostić Milena, Milovanović Aleksandra, Crnišanin Erkin

Dental cements play a crucial role in contemporary dentistry, as they are used in various clinical procedures, including the fixation of fixed prosthetic restorations, fabrication of temporary and permanent restorations, as well as in preventive and restorativ…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601016J

Efendioğlu Büşra, Bahar Çakıcı Elif, İlhan Hasan

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of continuous chelation using Dual Rinse hydroxyethylidene diphosphonate (HEDP) as a single irrigant with 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and 0.2% chitosan on the push-out bond strength of …

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602082E

Makrygiannis Ioannis H., Kouvelas Alexis D., Lykakis Ioannis Ν., Nikolaidis Alexandros K., Tilaveridis Ioannis, Venetis Gregory

Artificial saliva (AS) is an aqueous solution designed to mimic the properties of natural saliva and is widely used in various in vitro studies. This investigation aimed to identify the most frequently selected AS compositions across different research categor…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601001M

Živković Marko, Stašić Jovana, Kuzmanović-Pfićer Jovana, Racić Aleksandar, Košutić Vukašin, Perić Tamara

Background: The structure of primary caries-affected dentin may influence adhesion and clinical outcomes of restorative materials. This study evaluated the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of six bioactive restorative materials to sound (SD) and caries-affect…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602059Z

Ceylanoglu Eray, Hancerliogullari Dilek, Ozkabadayi Yasin, Erdemir Ali

Background: Evidence regarding the effects of bruxism and periodontitis on root resorption is scarce and remains controversial in the literature. This case report aims to investigate the potential relationship between chronic periodontitis, severe bruxism, and…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602102C

Bengisu Karayel Gerçek Aslı, Şenay Canay Ragibe

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly influential component of prosthodontics, reshaping digital workflows into intelligent clinical systems that may enhance diagnostic precision, treatment planning, and restorative outcomes. This narrative revie…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2602049B

Berhamović Lejla, Đonlagić Amela, Kamber Alma, Berhamović Emir, Strujić-Porović Sanela, Gavranović-Glamoč Alma, Kazazić Lejla

Background/Aim: Selecting appropriately sized maxillary anterior teeth is of great importance for achieving satisfactory outcomes in complete denture therapy. When pre-extraction records are unavailable, clinicians use recommended anatomical landmarks for this…

2026 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 30(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2601036B

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