Slide in Centric on a Random Sample of Students of the School of Medicine in Split

Introduction: A slide in centric is defined as a slide from centric relation to maximum intercuspation. Understanding contact between natural teeth is important for longevity of the stomatognathic system, diagnosis and therapy planning. The aim of this study was to determine the difference in the length of slide in centric in population according to dental status, sex and previous orthodontic therapy. Materials and methods: The study was conducted on a sample of 33 students at the University of Split, School of Medicine (dental study). Results: Slide values do not follow normal or Gaussian distribution according to the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test (p<0.05). For that reason, they were represented by the median as a measure of central tendency. The arithmetic mean of a slide in centric is 0.95 mm ± 0.47 mm. A slide in centric was not present in only 10% of the subjects. A slide between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm to maximum intercuspation was present in 90% of the examinees. There was no statistically significant difference in the length of slide between the subjects who had all teeth and those who had missing teeth 1-4 (z= 0.507; p= 0.612). There was no significant difference in the length of slide between women and men (z= 0, p=1). There was no significant difference in the length of slide between the patients who underwent orthodontic therapy and those who did not (z=0.253; p=0.800). Conclusion: There is some controversy about slide in centric and its etiological role in the development of temporomandibular disorders. Slide in centric is very significant because it indicates occlusal instability and can eventually lead to temporomandibular dysfunction, which do not have to be of the same aetiology

ORAL HEALTH STATUS IN CROATIAN WAR VETERANS

Usta su ogledalo zdravlja. Povezanost općeg zdravstvenog stanja čovjekova organizma i oralne sluznice očituje se kliničkim znakovima i simptomima sistemnih bolesti na oralnoj sluznici i prisutnošću općih simptoma u organizmu tijekom oralnih bolesti. Psihijatrijski poremećaji kao npr. posttraumatski stresni poremećaj (PTSP) mogu imati posrednu ulogu u nastanku patologije tvrdih zubnih tkiva ( veća incidencija karijesa, pojava kserostomije, bruksizma). Cilj ovog istraživanja je bio dokazati da li postoji razlika u kvaliteti oralnog zdravlja kod braniteljske populacije u odnosu na kontrolnu skupinu. U istraživanju su sudjelovale 64 osobe koje smo podijelili u dvije skupine : Braniteljsku populaciju ( sudionici Domovinskog rata ) i kontrolnu skupinu . U našem istraživanju dokazana je veća incidencija i pojavnost plaka s obzirom na posttraumatski stresni poremećaj. Postoji češće krvarenje gingive i veća pojavnost mobilnosti zuba s obzirom na dijagnozu posttraumatskog stresnog poremećaja. Ne postoji razlika u KEP indeks vrijednosti između dvije skupine. Ne postoji razlika u pojavnosti sustavnih bolesti s obzirom na postojanje PTSP oboljenja. Dobiveni rezultati su pokazali statistički značajnu razliku u pojavnosti retrakcije gingive kod branitelja oboljelih od PTSP-a u odnosu na kontrolnu skupinu. Također, PTSP populacija češće konzumira cigarete. Ispitanici s PTSP oboljenjem češće imaju suhoću usne šupljine. Pacijenti s PTSP oboljenjem češće imaju bol u TMZ-u. Oboljeli od PTSP-a češće imaju oralne bolesti za razliku od kontrolne skupine. Ne postoji razlika u korištenju lijekova s obzirom na postojanje PTSP oboljenja. Branitelji su populacija kojoj je potrebno posvetiti veliku pozornost. Potrebna je dodatna edukacija o higijeni i motivacija, jer ova populacija je jedna od najugroženijih po pitanju cjelokupnog zdravlja , a time i oralnog zdravlja.Mouth are mirror of overall health. Connection between general health and oral mucosa is manifested in clinical signs and symptoms on the oral mucosa. Psychiatric disorders, for example post-traumatic stress disorder can affect on pathology of hard dental tissue (higher incidence of dental caries, the occurence of xerostomia and bruxism). Objective of this research was to prove the difference in oral health quality between veteran and control group. In this study 64 people participated. We diveded them into two groups: veteran and control group. In our research it is proved the higher incidence of dental plaque in relation to the PTSD diagnosis. Veteran population has higher incidence of dental plaque. War veterans have higher incidence of gingival bleeding index than control group. There is no difference in the value of DMFT index between two groups. There is no difference in the presence of systemic diseases, in mobility of teeth and incidence of using drugs. The results showed statistically significant difference in the incidence of gingival retraction in war veterans. Also, war veterans smoke more than control group , there is higher incidence of dry mouth and presence of oral diseases.War veterans have higher incidence of pain in TMJ. War veterans need better oral education and motivation because this population is one of the most vulnerable in terms of oral and overall health

Olive growing in Dalmatian inland

Unutrašnjost Dalmacije je područje između planinskih masiva Velebita, Dinare i Kamešnice sa sjevera te brdsko planinskih lanaca Kozjak, Mosor i Biokovo na jugu koji stvaraju prirodnu prepreku između ovog prostora i obalnog dijela Dalmacije. Cijelo područje Unutrašnjosti Dalmacije na osnovi pedoloških i klimatskih karakteristika može se podijeliti u šest zasebnih cjelina. Poljoprivredna proizvodnja je tradicionalna djelatnost stanovništva ovog područja, a glavne poljoprivredne grane su stočarstvo, vinogradarstvo i ratarstvo. Iako se u ovom području mogu pronaći veoma stara stabla masline, maslina nije tradicionalna kultura niti ona predstavlja značajniji gospodarski potencijal. Analizom klimatskih prilika, a prvenstveno temperatura zraka koje su ograničavajući čimbenik uzgoja masline, može se zaključiti kako je najhladnije područje Sinja, a najtoplije područje Ravnih kotara. Učestalost pojave niskih temperatura u području Sinja tijekom zimskog mirovanja i ranog proljeća od 41 % u travnju do 83 % u veljači ukazuje na činjenicu nemogućnosti uzgoja masline. Unatoč ovoj činjenici u cijelom području unutrašnjosti Dalmacije postoje mikrolokacije na kojima je moguć uzgoj masline uz određena manja ograničenja. Najčešće su to područja nekadašnjih vinograda. Svakako, prije donošenja odluke o sadnji masline potrebno je detaljno analizirati klimatske prilike svake pojedine mikrolokacije.Dalmatian inland is surrounded by mountain ranges of Velebit, Dinara and Kamešnica inthe north, and hilly mountain ranges of Kozjak and Mosor in the south that separate this area from the coast. On the basis of soil and climate characteristics the whole Dalmatian inland can be divided into six separate entities. Agricultural production is traditionally main economic activity of which livestock farming, viticulture and farming are traditional activities of the inhabitants in this area. Although in this area very ancient olive trees could be found, olive growing is not traditional and it does not represent a significant economic potential. According to the analysis of climatic conditions, mainly temperature as a restricting factor for olive growing, it can be concluded that the coldest region is Sinj, and the warmest are Ravni kotari. The incidence of low temperatures in the region of Sinj during winter and early spring, 41% in April to 83% in February, points out the the inability for olive growing. However, in the whole area of the Dalmatian inland some micro-locations could be suitable for olive growing with smaller limitation. Most often these are sites of former vineyards. In any case, it is necessary to analyze in detail the climatic conditions of each micro-location before making any decision on olive planting

Physiological phase of mother tree as a relevant rooting factor of olive tree

Vrijeme uzimanja reznica masline ima značajnog utjecaja na proces rizogeneze. S ciljem utvrđivanja utjecaja vremena uzimanja reznica provedeno je istraživanje u kojem smo varirali tri roka uzimanja reznica: mjesec srpanj, kolovoz i rujan i tri domaće sorte Levantinku, Drobnicu i Istarsku bjelicu. Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju da je najbolji uspjeh ukorjenjivanja postignut s reznicama uzetim u rujnu, a najslabiji u srpnju. Nije bilo statistički značajnih razlika u broju i duljini korjenčića između različitih vremena uzimanja reznica iako je najveća vrijednost zabilježena u rujnu.The process of rhisogenesis is highly dependent on appropriate time sampling of olive cuttings. With the aim of determining the most convenient time for olive cutting sampling in the rooting process, an experiment with three domestic olive cultivars: Levantinka, Drobnica and Istarska bjelica, was conducted . Their cuttings were collected and put to root during July, August and Semptember. The best rooting results were obtained with the cuttings collected during Semptember, but poor results were obtained with cuttings taken in July. There was no significant differences in the root number and length developed from cuttings collected in different time period, although the highest value was obtained in Semptember

ORAL HEALTH STATUS IN CROATIAN WAR VETERANS

Usta su ogledalo zdravlja. Povezanost općeg zdravstvenog stanja čovjekova organizma i oralne sluznice očituje se kliničkim znakovima i simptomima sistemnih bolesti na oralnoj sluznici i prisutnošću općih simptoma u organizmu tijekom oralnih bolesti. Psihijatrijski poremećaji kao npr. posttraumatski stresni poremećaj (PTSP) mogu imati posrednu ulogu u nastanku patologije tvrdih zubnih tkiva ( veća incidencija karijesa, pojava kserostomije, bruksizma). Cilj ovog istraživanja je bio dokazati da li postoji razlika u kvaliteti oralnog zdravlja kod braniteljske populacije u odnosu na kontrolnu skupinu. U istraživanju su sudjelovale 64 osobe koje smo podijelili u dvije skupine : Braniteljsku populaciju ( sudionici Domovinskog rata ) i kontrolnu skupinu . U našem istraživanju dokazana je veća incidencija i pojavnost plaka s obzirom na posttraumatski stresni poremećaj. Postoji češće krvarenje gingive i veća pojavnost mobilnosti zuba s obzirom na dijagnozu posttraumatskog stresnog poremećaja. Ne postoji razlika u KEP indeks vrijednosti između dvije skupine. Ne postoji razlika u pojavnosti sustavnih bolesti s obzirom na postojanje PTSP oboljenja. Dobiveni rezultati su pokazali statistički značajnu razliku u pojavnosti retrakcije gingive kod branitelja oboljelih od PTSP-a u odnosu na kontrolnu skupinu. Također, PTSP populacija češće konzumira cigarete. Ispitanici s PTSP oboljenjem češće imaju suhoću usne šupljine. Pacijenti s PTSP oboljenjem češće imaju bol u TMZ-u. Oboljeli od PTSP-a češće imaju oralne bolesti za razliku od kontrolne skupine. Ne postoji razlika u korištenju lijekova s obzirom na postojanje PTSP oboljenja. Branitelji su populacija kojoj je potrebno posvetiti veliku pozornost. Potrebna je dodatna edukacija o higijeni i motivacija, jer ova populacija je jedna od najugroženijih po pitanju cjelokupnog zdravlja , a time i oralnog zdravlja.Mouth are mirror of overall health. Connection between general health and oral mucosa is manifested in clinical signs and symptoms on the oral mucosa. Psychiatric disorders, for example post-traumatic stress disorder can affect on pathology of hard dental tissue (higher incidence of dental caries, the occurence of xerostomia and bruxism). Objective of this research was to prove the difference in oral health quality between veteran and control group. In this study 64 people participated. We diveded them into two groups: veteran and control group. In our research it is proved the higher incidence of dental plaque in relation to the PTSD diagnosis. Veteran population has higher incidence of dental plaque. War veterans have higher incidence of gingival bleeding index than control group. There is no difference in the value of DMFT index between two groups. There is no difference in the presence of systemic diseases, in mobility of teeth and incidence of using drugs. The results showed statistically significant difference in the incidence of gingival retraction in war veterans. Also, war veterans smoke more than control group , there is higher incidence of dry mouth and presence of oral diseases.War veterans have higher incidence of pain in TMJ. War veterans need better oral education and motivation because this population is one of the most vulnerable in terms of oral and overall health

Spontaneous subarachnoidal hemorrhage in the spinal canal

Subarahnoidalno krvarenje je hitno neurološko stanje s visokim mortalitetom i morbiditetom. Prema uzroku se može podijeliti na traumatsko i netraumatsko krvarenje. U Republici Hrvatskoj se javlja s incidencijom od 10-15/100000 stanovnika. Klinička slika je karakterizirana pojavnom nagle i jake boli lokalizirane u glavi ili leđima, ovisno o mjestu krvarenja. Nešto rjeđe se javlja poremećaj svijesti, povraćanje te neurološki deficit. U dijagnostici su važne slikovne metode poput kompjuterizirane tomografije i magnetske rezonancije, dok se terapijski može koristiti postupak digitalne subtrakcijske angiografije. U nekim slučajevima, može se provoditi konzervativna terapija analgeticima. Predmet ovog rada je prikaz slučaja pacijentice B.J. koja je upućena u Hitnu službu KBC-a Zagreb u studenom 2016. Prezentirala se s bolovima u leđima te povraćanjem, bez neuroloških ispada. Postavljena je sumnja na spinalno subarahnoidalno krvarenje koje je dokazano snimkom kompjuterizirane tomografije. Liječena je konzervativno. Po završetku hospitalizacije, pacijentica se subjektivno osjeća dobro i nema trajnih neuroloških deficita. Ovaj slučaj prikazuje važnost multidisciplinarnog pristupa u ranom prepoznavanju i liječenju subarahnoidalnog spinalnog krvarenja. Ipak, unatoč svim dijagnostičkim pretragama, točan uzrok krvarenja kod ove pacijentice nije otkriven.Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a neurological emergency with high mortality and morbidity rates. It can occur either spontaneously or as a result of the recent trauma. In Croatia, incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage is 10-15/100000. Clinical presentation is characterized by thunderclap headache or back pain, depending of the localization of the hemorrhage. Other symptoms include confusion, decreased level of consciousness, vomiting and neurological deficits. When it comes to diagnosis, imaging methods such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are first choice, while digital subtraction angiography is a therapeutic method of choice. However, in some cases treatment option is conservative therapy including analgesics. There are many patients with spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage and this is report on one of them. Patient B.J. was admitted to emergency room of KBC Zagreb in November of 2016. Upon presentation, the patient was complaining of sharp and sudden pain in her upper and lower back and vomiting, but without any neurological deficit. The emergency room team did a CT scan that showed spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage in cervical, thoracic and lumbar part of the spinal canal. She was treated conservatively. Upon discharge, patient feels good and is without any neurological deficit. This case demonstrated the fundamental importance of multidisciplinary approach in the early recognition and treatment of spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Even though medical team searched extensively for the underlying cause of the hemorrhage, nothing was found

Spontaneous subarachnoidal hemorrhage in the spinal canal

Subarahnoidalno krvarenje je hitno neurološko stanje s visokim mortalitetom i morbiditetom. Prema uzroku se može podijeliti na traumatsko i netraumatsko krvarenje. U Republici Hrvatskoj se javlja s incidencijom od 10-15/100000 stanovnika. Klinička slika je karakterizirana pojavnom nagle i jake boli lokalizirane u glavi ili leđima, ovisno o mjestu krvarenja. Nešto rjeđe se javlja poremećaj svijesti, povraćanje te neurološki deficit. U dijagnostici su važne slikovne metode poput kompjuterizirane tomografije i magnetske rezonancije, dok se terapijski može koristiti postupak digitalne subtrakcijske angiografije. U nekim slučajevima, može se provoditi konzervativna terapija analgeticima. Predmet ovog rada je prikaz slučaja pacijentice B.J. koja je upućena u Hitnu službu KBC-a Zagreb u studenom 2016. Prezentirala se s bolovima u leđima te povraćanjem, bez neuroloških ispada. Postavljena je sumnja na spinalno subarahnoidalno krvarenje koje je dokazano snimkom kompjuterizirane tomografije. Liječena je konzervativno. Po završetku hospitalizacije, pacijentica se subjektivno osjeća dobro i nema trajnih neuroloških deficita. Ovaj slučaj prikazuje važnost multidisciplinarnog pristupa u ranom prepoznavanju i liječenju subarahnoidalnog spinalnog krvarenja. Ipak, unatoč svim dijagnostičkim pretragama, točan uzrok krvarenja kod ove pacijentice nije otkriven.Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a neurological emergency with high mortality and morbidity rates. It can occur either spontaneously or as a result of the recent trauma. In Croatia, incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage is 10-15/100000. Clinical presentation is characterized by thunderclap headache or back pain, depending of the localization of the hemorrhage. Other symptoms include confusion, decreased level of consciousness, vomiting and neurological deficits. When it comes to diagnosis, imaging methods such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are first choice, while digital subtraction angiography is a therapeutic method of choice. However, in some cases treatment option is conservative therapy including analgesics. There are many patients with spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage and this is report on one of them. Patient B.J. was admitted to emergency room of KBC Zagreb in November of 2016. Upon presentation, the patient was complaining of sharp and sudden pain in her upper and lower back and vomiting, but without any neurological deficit. The emergency room team did a CT scan that showed spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage in cervical, thoracic and lumbar part of the spinal canal. She was treated conservatively. Upon discharge, patient feels good and is without any neurological deficit. This case demonstrated the fundamental importance of multidisciplinary approach in the early recognition and treatment of spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Even though medical team searched extensively for the underlying cause of the hemorrhage, nothing was found

Mr. sc. Nikola Jadrijević Mladar (Glavice, 20. listopada 1935. – Split, 30. ožujka 2023.)

Naš istaknuti agronom, mr. sc. Nikola Jadrijević-Mladar preminuo je 30. ožujka 2023. godine u Splitu, u 88. godini života