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Raddaoui Ahlem, Bekri Sana, Rzigui Sameh, Labidi Amel, Mabrouk Yosra, Triki Hiba, Mansour Lamia

Background/Aim: Association of a supra-radicular attachment with a removable partial denture on a metal framework is a therapeutic solution that may overcome the biomechanical and aesthetic challenges associated with extensive edentulism. The objective of this…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402138S

Koumpouli Alexandra, Karavida Paulina, Zisis Vasileios, Poulopoulos Athanasios, Andreadis Dimitrios

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is the first virus identified to possess the capacity to induce various benign and malignant conditions. These conditions encompass asymptomatic persistent infection, self-limited disease in individuals with a competent immune system, …

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401001K

Ünal Suay Yağmur, Keser Gaye, Namdar Pekiner Filiz, Yildızbaş Zeynep, Kurt Mehmet Ali

Background/Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the function of diagnostic computer software designed for the detection of periapical lesions on panoramic images with deep learning methods. Material and Methods: In our study, more than 500 adult retrospec…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401064Y

Ilić Bojana, Marković Dejan, Dojčinović Biljana, Petrović Bojan

Background/Aim: The role of ions in prevention of dental caries has been demonstrated in numerous studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the amount of released ions from different restorative materials using ion selective electrode (ISE) and inducti…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2403200I

Kasnak Gökhan, Cantürk Ural Emre, Karagülle Liubov

Background/Aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and periodontitis are both characterized as chronic inflammatory disorders that have a mutually influential association. Dysregulation of glucose levels in individuals with T2DM has a significant impact on the pa…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2403185K

Duratbegović Damir, Kobašlija Sedin, Jakupović Selma, Pervan Nedim, Hodžić Damir, Katana Elma, Jakupović Senka

Background/Aim: To evaluate the effect of curing light parameters (intensity, duration, and distance of curing tip) on the depth of cure of conventional resin-based composite. Material and methods: Cylindrical specimens made of nanohybride resin-based composit…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2403190D

Yağmur Ünal Suay, Namdar Pekiner Filiz

Background/Aim: The mandibular canal including the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is important in the extraction of the mandibular third molar tooth, which is one of the most frequently performed dentoalveolar surgical procedures in the mandible, and IAN paraly…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402122U

Sahin Zeynep, Ozer Nazire Esra

Background/Aim: The study aims to evaluate water sorption and solubility of conventional and digitally produced temporary fixed materials. Material and Methods: A total of 40 disc-shaped specimens were prepared from two conventionally produced temporary fixed …

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401033S

Tassoker Melek, Öztürk Büşra, Aydin Kabakçi Anil Didem

Background/Aim: The maxillofacial region is a complex of anatomical structures that are in close proximity and connection with each other. The aim of this study was to determine the shape, depth, width, length and palatal vault angle of the palatal arch on con…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401071T

Özden Yunus Emre, Erkul Selen, Bal Burcu, Kayahan Zeynep Özkurt

Background/Aim: 3D printing technology has become increasingly prevalent in the field of dentistry. Research is ongoing regarding the usability of resin-based 3D printed temporary crowns in clinical applications. Marginal fit of 3D printed interim restorations…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402133O

Lampropoulos Panagiotis, Sykaras Nikitas, Türp Jens Christoph

Background/Aim: For the fabrication of a removable partial or a complete denture, it is important to reestablish the patient's individual occlusal plane and the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). Several methods have been described in the literature to det…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402150l

Zisis Vasileios, Papadopoulos Petros, Anastasiadou Pinelopi, Poulopoulos Athanasios, Andreadis Dimitrios

Endodontic practice may be affected by periapical radiopaque/ hyperdense lesions. Oral medicine specialists and endodontists may have trouble diagnosing and treating radiopaque lesions. Inflammatory, non-inflammatory, neoplastic, dysplastic, metastatic or meta…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401016Z

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

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the national oral health programmes in the Balkan countries, to compare key measures and activities in the implementation of the general and specific objectives of the programme, an…

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Selimović Edin, Bajrić Elmedin

Background/Aim: Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) are psychological phenomena normally arising and developed in the dental office during various kinds of dental procedures and interventions. The most usual stressors for the DFA appearance are those related to dent…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401050S

Tsouma Nikoleta, Liappis Evangelos

Background/Aim: Riga-Fede disease (RFD) is a severe complication of natal and neonatal teeth. It is a benign traumatic granuloma that causes several problems to both the nursing mother and the infant. However, the disease may appear to older children as well. …

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2403168T

Pantelas Georgios, Salloumis Marios, Myrto Solomou Maria, Gkinosati Angeliki Anna, Georgiou Giorgos, Lillis Markos

Histologically similar to both in situ and invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast, salivary duct carcinoma (SDC) is an uncommon and excessively aggressive subtype of primary salivary gland carcinoma. The salivary gland most frequently involved in cancer cases…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2403216P

Elver Atalay, Bedriye Gizem Çelebioğlu Genç

This study aims to describe a case of fibrous dysplasia causing lip paresthesia and the surgical treatment applied, highlighting the roles of dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in managing such cases. Case Report: A 37-year-old female presented with …

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2403212E

Saker Rima Jawdat, Zleik Bashar Moukhles

Background/Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the impact of CO 2 laser on traditional zirconia and translucent zirconia in terms of the bonding strength to resin cement. Material and Methods: In this in-vitro study 20 zirconia disks (10 mm diameter and 2…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402117S

Džemidžić Vildana, Nukić Velida, Tiro Alisa

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of overall and anterior Bolton's ratio measurements obtained with an intraoral scanner compared to standard caliper measurements on plaster models. Material and Methods: This study included 33…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402129D

Antigoni Delantoni, Sarafopoulos Apostolos, Zisis V., Anagnostou Eleftherios, Vachtsevanos Konstantinos, Paraskevopoulos Konstantinos, Andreadis Dimitrios

Background/Aim: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare type of cancer that most often occurs in the salivary glands. The aim of this report was to describe a very rare case of ACC in the floor of the mouth referring to the usefulness of combined imaging meth…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(2) · 10.5937/bjdm2402143D

Pantelas Georgios, Dimitriou Rafaellos, Salloumis Marios

Facial fractures are considered infrequent and scarce between paediatric patients. From the total percentage of facial fracture incidents, children younger than 5 years account for approximately 1% and is even lower in younger ages. What is more, midfacial fra…

2024 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 28(1) · 10.5937/bjdm2401080P

Yildiz Osman, Yagci Ahmet, Hashimli Nizami

Background/Aim: Since both patients and orthodontists want orthodontic treatment to be completed in a short time, various methods have been developed to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. Vibration applications and interrupted force are noninvasive applica…

2023 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 27(1)

Altindağ Ali, Öztürk Büşra, Kazangirler Buse Yaren, Pekince Adem

Background/Aim: Age estimation is of great importance due to legal requirements. Although there are many methods used, most of them are based on age related dental changes. Artificial intelligence based programs, one of the most current and popular topics in r…

2023 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 27(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2303181A

Redžepagić-Vražalica Lejla, Jelesković Azra, Mujić-Jahić Indira, Tiro Alisa, Džemidžić Vildana, Mušanović Alma

Background/Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the level of oral hygiene, the prevalence of caries, and the condition of the soft tissues in children and adolescents referred for their first orthodontic examination. Material and Methods: The re…

2023 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 27(2)

Selimović Edin, Bajrić Elmedin

Background: Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is ubiquitous among the adult population. The anxiety component of DFA is more strongly expressed in adults, and includes a physiological and psychological component, and is more often analyzed in research. Oral-surgic…

2023 · Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine · 27(3) · 10.5937/bjdm2303000B