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Ciljevi: Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je procijeniti kvalitetu života i subjektivni osjećaj zdravlja te kvalitetu života ovisnu o oralnom zdravlju u osoba s poremećajima temporomandibularnog zgloba. Materijali i metode: U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 34 ispitanika, kojima je u ambulanti za stomatološku protetiku Stomatološke poliklinike u Splitu dijagnosticiran poremećaj temporomandibularnog zgloba (TMP). Nakon kliničkog stomatološkog pregleda ispitanici su ispunili anketni upitnik o kvaliteti života (engl. 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, SF-36) koji mjeri subjektivni osjećaj zdravlja kroz osam domena / kategorija zdravlja (tjelesno funkcioniranje, ograničenja u ostvarivanju životnih uloga zbog tjelesnih poteškoća, ograničenja u ostvarivanju životnih uloga zbog emocionalnih problema, društveno funkcioniranje, psihičko zdravlje, vitalnost, tjelesni bolovi, percepcija općeg zdravlja), upitnik za procjenu kvalitete života ovisne o oralnom zdravlju (engl. Oral Health Impact Profile, OHIP) te vizualno-analognu ljestvicu (VAS) za procjenu boli. Rezultati: Od 34 ispitanika koji su sudjelovali u istraživanju bilo je 29 žena (85.3%) i 5 muškaraca (14.7%), prosječne dobi 38.2±15.4 godina. Neki od simptoma TMP-a (bol, ograničeno otvaranje usta, škljocanje, devijacija mandibule prilikom otvaranja usta, glavobolja, brusne fasete) imali su 33 ispitanika (97.1%), a bol su na VAS ljestvici procijenili s 61.2±21.8 mm od ukupno mogućih 100 mm. Žene su procijenile bol kao značajno jaču nego muškarci (žene 64.4±20.9 mm vs. muškarci 43.0±22.3 mm, P=0.034). Rezultati subjektivne procjene zdravlja prema SF-36 upitniku pokazali su najlošije rezultate u kategoriji Tjelesni bolovi (37.3±20.6 bodova), a najbolje u kategoriji Tjelesno funkcioniranje (78.9±22.6 bodova). Ukupni zbroj bodova OHIP-14 upitnika bio je 28.4±13.6 bodova (od mogućih 56 bodova). Nije bilo statistički značajne razlike između žena i muškaraca u rezultatima SF-36 niti OHIP-14 upitnika. Zaključci: Ovo istraživanje potvrdilo je rezultate prethodnih, kako ispitanici s TPM-om imaju smanjenu kvalitetu života, kao i subjektivni osjećaj zdravlja. Stoga je odgovarajuće liječenje ovisno o uzrocima i simptomima poremećaja važno za postizanje bolje kvalitete život u takvih osoba., Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess health related quality of life in individuals suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials and methods: There were 34 participants included in the study, who were diagnosed with TMD at the Department of Prosthodontics in the Dental Clinic Split, Croatia. Following the clinical examination, participants completed a quality of life questionnaire, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), measuring subjective feeling of health through eight health domaines, oral health related quality of life (OHIP-14) and visual-analogue scale (VAS) to assess patient's pain caused by the TMD. Results: Out of 34 participants in this study, there were 29 female (85.3%) and 5 male (14.7%), mean age 38.2±15.4 years. Symptoms of TMD (pain, limited range of jaw opening, temporomandibular joint noises, jaw movement asymmetry, headache, bruxism) were experienced by 33 participants (97.1%), who rated pain on VAS scale with 61.2±21.8 mm. Female rated the pain as significantly stronger than male (female 64.4±20.9 mm vs. male 43.0±22.3 mm, P=0.034). Results of the health related quality of life assessed by SF-36 showed the highest score in the Physical functioning domaine(78.9±22.6 points), while the lowest score was presented in the Pain domaine (37.3±20.6 points). Total sum of OHIP-14 score was 28.4±13.6 points (out of maximal 56 points). There were no statistically significant differences in the results of SF-36 nor OHIP-14 between female and male participants. Conclusion: This showed that individuals suffering from TMD had reduced quality of life, as well as subjective feeling of health. Therefore, appropriate diagnostic and treatment procedures are necessary to improve their quality of life.

Cilj istraživanja: Glavni cilj istraživanja je ispitati i potvrditi odnos Camperove linije i okluzijske plohe kod ozubljenih eugnatih ispitanika. Materijali i metode: U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 30 ispitanika, studenata dentalne medicine. Ispitanicima je postavljena Foxova ploha na gornje zube, zatim su fotografirani u lateralnoj projekciji. Fotografije ispitanika prebačene su u računalni program gdje je nacrtanaCamperova linija. Izmjeren je kut koji zatvaraju Camperova linija i okluzijska ploha. Analiza podataka napravljena je pomoću programa Microsoft Excel 2007. Rezultati: Prosječna apsolutna vrijednost kuta iznosi 3,67°. Utvrđeno je da ne postoji apsolutnaparalelnost između ovih dviju linija. U svim skupinama ispitanika, kod 40% ispitanika linije su zatvarale negativan kut. Postotak ispitanika čija je apsolutna vrijednost kuta iznosila do 5° je 63.33% (n=19) što se smatra optimalnim kutem. Nakon izračuna karakterističnih statističkih vrijednosti (miminum, maksimum, aritmetička sredina, standardna devijacija) i izrade grafičkog prikaza utvrđeno je da realne vrijednosti kuta imaju tendenciju normalne raspodjele po Gaussovoj krivulji. Zaključak: Ne postoji apsolutna paralelnost između Camperove linije i okluzijske plohe. Povoljan odnos ovih dviju linija ima 63,33% ispitanika. Realne vrijednosti kuta između te dvije linije imaju tendenciju normalne raspodjele po Gaussovoj krivulji., Objectives: The main goal of the study is to examine and confirm the relationship between the Camper line and the occlusal plane in the toothed eugnate subjects. Materials and methods: Thirty subjects, dental students, participated in the study. Fox's plane was placed on the upper teeth of the subjects, then photographed in a lateral projection. Photos of the subjects were transferred to a computer program where the Camper's line was drawn. The angle closed by the Camper's line and the occlusal plane was measured. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 2007. Results: The average absolute value of the angle is 3,67°. It was found that there is no absolute parallelism between these two lines. In all groups of subjects, in 40% of them the lines closea negative angle. The percentage of subjects whose absolute angle value was up to 5° is 63,33% (n=19) which is considered the optimal angle. After calculating the characteristic statistical values (minimum, maximum, arithmetic mean, standard deviation) and making a grafic presentation , it was determined that the real values of the angle tend to be normally distributed according to the Gaussian curve. Conclusion: There is no absolute parallelism between the Camper's line and the occlusal plane. 63,33% of subjects have a favorable relationship between these two lines. The real angle values between the two lines have the tendency of normal distribution along the Gaussian curve.

Cilj istraživanja: Cilj ovog istraţivanja bio je procijeniti učestalost sportskih dentalnih ozljeda i ozljeda glave u nogometaša, kao i njihove stavove o korištenju sportskih dentalnih štitnika. Metode: U istraţivanju je sudjelovalo 120 nogometaša. Podatci su prikupljeni putem upitnika tijekom sezone 2019/2020. Upitnik je sadrţavao 35 pitanja podijeljenih u tri dijela. Prvi dio upitnika sadrţavao je pitanja o dobi, spolu, vremenskom razdoblju bavljenja sportom i pozicijom u igri. Drugi dio upitnika sastojao se od pitanja o ozljedama glave tijekom bavljenja nogometom. U trećem dijelu upitnika sudionici su odgovarali na pitanja o ozljedama općenito te o orofacijalnim i dentalnim ozljedama i njihovoj prevenciji. Rezultati: Prosječna dob ispitanika bila je 16 godina (12-23 godine). Ispitanici su se nogometom prosječno bavili 9 godina (1,5-16 godina). Među igračima je bilo 14 vratara, 38 obrambenih igrača, 36 veznih igrača i 32 napadača. Najčešća orofacijalna ozljeda među nogometašima bila je ozljeda zuba koju je imalo osam igrača (6,6%), što nije bilo statistički značajno (P=0,060). Najčešća dentalna ozljeda među nogometašima bila je fraktura krune zuba koju je imalo sedam igrača (5,8 %), što je bilo statistički značajno više u odnosu na avulziju zuba koju je imao samo jedan igrač (0,8%) (P=0,012). Ni jedan nogometaš uključen u ovo istraţivanje nije koristio dentalni štitnik, a razlozi za nekorištenje bili su različiti, pri čemu je čak 26 nogometaša (21,7%) smatralo kako dentalni štitnik u nogometu nije potreban. Od ukupnog broja nogometaša uključenih u ovo istraţivanje njih 29 (24,2%) imalo je ozljedu glave tijekom igranja nogometa. Među nogometašima s ozljedom glave bilo je pet (35,7%) vratara, devet (23,7%) obrambenih, deset (27,8%) veznih igrača i pet (15,6%) napadača (P=0,466). Ukupno znanje nogometaša o dentalnim traumama, njihovom zbrinjavanju i prevenciji, CKS-DT bilo je 2,33±1,02 bodova te nije bilo statistički značajne razlike između vratara (2,14±1,09 bodova), obrambenih igrača (2,32±1,12 bodova), veznih igrača (2,31±1,06 bodova) i napadača (2,44±0,84 bodova) (P=0,841). Zaključak: Rezultati ovog istraţivanja pokazali su visoku učestalost ozljede glave u nogometaša (29 ispitanika ; 24,2%) te nešto rjeđu učestalost dentalnih ozljeda u nogometaša (8 ispitanika ; 6,7%). Većina njih nije bila svjesna o važnosti prevencije dentalnih ozljeda te nisu koristili dentalne štitinike. Potrebno je podići svijest o upotrebi dentalnih štitinika u nogometu., Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of sports-related dental and traumatic head injuries in football players, as well as their attitudes about the use of dental mouthguards. Methods: The study was conducted among 120 football players. Data were collected using questionnaire during the 2019/2020 playing season. The questionnaire consisted of 35 questions. The first part included questions about age, gender, time of playing experience and position on the field of play. In the second part of the questionnaire participants answered questions about head injuries. The third part comprised of questions concerning general and dental trauma as well as the use of mouthguards. Results: There were 120 soccer players included in this study with the average age of 16 years (12-23 years). The average time of playing experience was nine years (1.5-16 years). There were 14 goalkeepers, 38 defenders, 36 midfield players and 32 forward players. The most common orofacial injury was tooth injury in eight players (6.6%) but it was not statistically significant (P=0.060). The most common tooth injury was crown fracture in seven football players (5.8%) which was statistically significant in relation to tooth avulsion in one player (0.8%) (P=0.012). None of participans included in this study were using mouthguards and 26 of them (21.7%) considered that mouthguard in football was not necessary. There were 29 (24.2%) players who sustained head injury while playing football. Among players with the head injury there were five (35.7%) goalkeepers, nine (23.7%) defenders, ten (27.8%) midfield players and five (15.6%) forward players (P=0.046). Correct knowledge score of dental trauma, CKS-DT, was 2.33±1.02 points and there was no statistically significant difference between goalkeepers (2.14±1.09), defenders (2.32±1.12), midfield players (2.31±1.06) and forward players (2.44±0.84) (P=0.841). Conclusion: The results of this study showed high incidence of head injuries in soccer players (29 participants ; 24.2%) and lower incidence of dental injuries among football players 8 participants ; 6.7%). Most of them were not aware of the importance of prevention of dental injuries and they did not use mouthguards. It is necessary to raise the awareness of dental injuries prevention in soccer by using mouthguards

Cilj istraživanja: Utvrditi učinak terapije mobilnom potpunom protezom nakon procesa prilagodbe na kvalitetu života ovisno o oralnom zdravlju i procijeniti povezanost zadovoljstva pacijenta estetikom potpune proteze i kvalitete života ovisno o oralnom zdravlju. Materijali i metode: U ovo istraživanje je bilo uključeno ukupno 30 bezubih pacijenata, koji su u terapiji potpunom protezom na Odjelu protetike Stomatološke poliklinike Split. Prosječna dob ispitanika muškog spola bila je 69,13 godina, dok je prosječna dob ispitanika ženskog spola bila 67,82 godina. Za određivanje učinka mobilne terapije i zadovoljstvo estetikom proteze koristili smo OHIP14 upitnik, OES upitnik i jedno opće pitanje za procjenu estetike iz VAS upitnika. Rezultati: Prema OHIP14 upitniku utvrđen je mali do umjeren (0,34) učinak mobilne terapije nakon procesa prilagodbe. Postoji značajna razlika (p0,05). Zaključak: Učinak mobilne terapije prema OHIP zbroju bodova prije i poslije terapije je relativno malen, međutim može se zaključiti da je ipak bilo poboljšanja, te da su ispitanici zadovoljniji nakon procesa prilagodbe. Veći učinak mobilne terapije ustanovljen je pomoću OES zbroja bodova prije i nakon terapije. Ispitanici su kroz cijeli period veoma zadovoljni estetikom mobilne proteze., Objective: To determine the effect of complete denture therapy after the adjustment period on oral health-related quality of life and evaluate the correlation between patient satisfaction with the aesthetic of complete denture and oral health-related quality of life. Materials and methods: The total of 30 edentulous patients undergoing the complete denture therapy at the Department of Prosthodontics of the Split Dental Clinic were included in this study.The average age of the male respondents was 69.13 years, while the average age of the female respondents was 67.82 years. To determine the effect of mobile therapy and satisfaction with prosthetic aesthetics, we used the OHIP14 questionnaire, the OES questionnaire, and one general question to evaluate aesthetics from the VAS questionnaire. Results: According to the OHIP14 questionnaire, small to moderate (0.34) effect of mobile therapy after the adjustment process was determined. There was a significant difference (p 0.05). Conclusion: The effect of mobile therapy on the OHIP score before and after therapy was relatively small, however it can be concluded that there were improvements, and that the respondents were more satisfied after the adjustment process. A greater effect of mobile therapy was found using the OES total score before and after therapy. Throughout the whole period, respondents were very satisfied with the aesthetics of the complete denture.

Cilj: Učestalost bruksizma je tijekom posljednjih godina u porastu. Populacija u kojoj je učestalost bruksizma posebno naglašena su studenti. Osim toga, studenti su tijekom studiranja izloženi većem stresu koji može utjecati na bruksizam. Ciljevi ovog istraživanja bili su: procijeniti učestalost bruksizma u studenata Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu, ispitati postoji li razlika u učestalosti bruksizma s obzirom na spol, ispitati postoji li razlika u učestalosti bruksizma između različitih studijskih programa i različitih godina studija, ispitati razinu stresa kojoj su studenti izloženi i ispitati postoji li povezanost između bruksizma i stresa. Materijali i metode: U istraživanju je sudjelovao ukupno 691 student triju integriranih studija Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu. Od ukupnog broja ispitanika 497 su bile studentice i 194 studenti. Ispitanici su ispunili anketni upitnik koji je objedinio pitanja o prisutnosti/odsutnosti bruksizma temeljena na Fonnseca upitniku o bruksizmu i poremećajima temporomandibularnih zglobova, pitanja o razini stresa kojoj su studenti izloženi i koja su temeljena na upitniku Girdina i suradnika te pitanja o izvorima stresa temeljena prema upitniku Psihološkom savjetovališnom centru riječkog Sveučilišta. Rezultati: Rezultati ovog istraživanja pokazali su kako postoji učestalost bruksizma od 41,4% u populaciji studenata uz razliku u učestalosti prema spolu. Najveća učestalost bruksizma bila je prisutna na Studiju medicine na engleskom jeziku (59%). Također postoji razlika u učestalosti bruksizma između različitih godina studija te na prvoj godini iznosi 41,35%, na drugoj godini 37,4%, na trećoj godini 37,1%, na četvrtoj godini 39,6%, na petoj godini 51%, na šestoj godini 44,1%. Pod normalnom razinom stresa je 62,1% studenata dok je 37,8% pod visokom razinom stresa uz srednju vrijednost razine stresa prikazane medijanom od 23 i uz interkvartilni raspon 19-26. Od triju studija Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu studenti Studija medicine na engleskom jeziku su u najvećoj mjeri izloženi visokoj razini stresa (57,3%). Učestalost bruksizma i visoka razina stresa prate jednak obrazac ponašanja tijekom godina studija gdje je tijekom prvih triju godina studija najveći broj studenata koji imaju bruksizam i koji su pod visokom razinom stresa što je u skladu s većom izloženosti određenim stresorima, dok je kroz posljednje tri godine studija broj studenata koji imaju bruksizam i koji su pod visokom razinom stresa manji što je u skladu s manjom izloženosti određenim stresorima. Događaji prilikom kojih su ispitanici primijetili da škripe i/ili stišću zubima su trenuci izloženosti stresu (25,2%), kada su ljutiti (24%), tijekom maksimalne koncentracije u radu (16,1%) i kada su umorni (3,8%). Zaključak: Temeljem rezultata utvrđeno je kako je visoka učestalost bruksizma prisutna u populaciji studenata Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu te da je bruksizam učestaliji u studentica. Uz to postoji razlika u učestalosti bruksizma između triju studijskih programa uz najveću učestalost na Studiju medicine na engleskom jeziku. Različite vrijednosti učestalosti bruksizma prisutne su među različitim godinama studija. Većina studenata je izložena normalnoj razini stresa, dok je nešto više od trećine studenata izložena visokoj razini stresa. Postoji povezanost stresa i bruksizma te visoka razina stresa prati i veću učestalost bruksizma., Objective: The prevalence of bruxism has increased over the last few years. Generally, students are the most affected population with prevalence of bruxism. In addition, students are exposed to greater stress during academic life, which may affect bruxism. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of bruxism among students, to examine whether there is a difference in the prevalence of bruxism regarding the gender, to examine whether there is a difference in the prevalence of bruxism among different study programs and different years of study, to examine the level of stress the students are exposed to and to examine if there is connection between bruxism and stress. Materials and methods: This study involved a total number of 691 students of three integrated studies at the University of Split School of Medicine. Of the total number of respondents, 497 were female students and 194 male students. Respondents completed a survey questionnaire that combined questions about the presence / absence of bruxism based on the Fonnseca's questionnaire, questions about the level of stress that students are exposed to (Girdano and associates) as well as the questions about sources of stress based on the questionnaire of Psychological Counseling Center of the University of Rijeka. Results: The results of this study showed that there is a prevalence of bruxism of 41.4% in the student population, with the difference in frequency with gender. The highest prevalence of bruxism occured in students of Medical Studies in English (59%). There is also a difference in the frequency of bruxism between different years of study in amount of 41.4% for the first year, 37.4% for the second year, 37.1% for the third year, 39.6% for the fourth year, 51% for the fifth year, 44.1% for the sixth year. There are 62.1% of students under normal stress levels, while 37.8% are under high stress levels with mean levels of stress shown in a median of 23 and with interquartile range 19-26. Among three studies at the University of Split School of Medicine, students of Medical Studies in English are mostly exposed to high stress levels (57.3%). The frequency of bruxism and high levels of stress follow the same pattern of behavior during the years of study. During the first three years results showed the largest number of students who have bruxism and are under a high level of stress, which is in accordance with higher exposure to certain stressors. During the last three years of study the number of students who have bruxism and who are under high level of stress is lower, which is in accordance with the lower exposure to certain stressors. Events in which respondents noted that they clench and/or grind their teeth were moments of stress (25.2%), when they were angry (24%), during the maximum concentration at work (16.1%) and when they were tired (3.8%). Conclusion: Based on the results, it was found that the higher prevalence of bruxism is present in the student population at the University of Split School of Medicine and that bruxism is more frequent in female students. There is also a difference in the prevalence of bruxism among the three study programs with the highest prevalence in students of Medical Studies in English. Different values of the prevalnce of bruxism are present among the various years of study. Most students are exposed to normal stress levels, while third of students are exposed to high levels of stress. There is a connection between stress and bruxism, and high levels of stress are accompanied by a higher frequency of bruxism.

Cilj: Glavni cilj ovog istraživanja bio je utvrditi stavove i iskustva doktora dentalne medicine u vezi s liječenjem temporomandibularnih poremećaja. Također, bilo je potrebno utvrditi koje se dijagnostičke metode i načini liječenja najčešće primjenjuju u kliničkoj praksi te istražiti postoji li potreba za dodatnom edukacijom doktora dentalne medicine u području poremećaja temporomandibularnog zgloba. Materijali i metode: U razdoblju od kraja ožujka do početka lipnja 2018. godine provedeno je presječno istraživanje koje je uključivalo 100 doktora dentalne medicine. Istraživanje je temeljeno na anketnom upitniku koji se sastoji od tri dijela, od čega prvi dio sadržava pitanja u vezi sa dijagnostikom temporomandibularnih poremećaja i pristupom prema ovim pacijentima u vidu provođenja terapije ili upućivanja na specijalističku obradu. Druga skupina pitanja je usmjerena na najčešće primijenjene vrste terapije i njihovo provođenje u kliničkoj praksi, dok se treća skupina pitanja odnosi na stavove doktora dentalne medicine o potrebi za dodatnom edukacijom u ovom području. Provođenje istraživanja odobrilo je Etičko povjerenstvo Medicinskog fakulteta u Splitu. Rezultati: U istraživanju je sudjelovalo ukupno 100 doktora dentalne medicine. Ukupno 34% ispitanika provodi rehabilitaciju pacijenata sa temporomandibularnim poremećajima, dok 66% ispitanika pacijente sa temporomandibularnim poremećajima šalje specijalistu na daljnju obradu. Izrada okluzalne udlage (N = 76) najčešće je odabrana vrsta liječenja, a slijedi je ubrušavanje i prilagodba zagriza (N = 56). Svi doktori dentalne medicine (100%) koji su sudjelovali u istraživanju izjasnili su se kako smatraju da im je potrebna dodatna edukacija u području temporomandibularnih poremećaja. Zaključak: Temeljem rezultata ovog istraživanja potvrđeno je kako većina doktora dentalne medicine ne provodi rehabilitaciju pacijenata sa temporomandibularnim poremećajima, a takve pacijente najčešće upućuju specijalistu dentalne protetike. Više od dvije trećine doktora u svrhu liječenja koristi izradu udlage, potom ubrušavanje i prilagodbu okluzalnih površina te oralnu rehabilitaciju. Velika većina ispitanika koristi stabilizacijsku odnosno relaksacijsku okluzalnu udlagu, dok se druge vrste udlaga rijetko koriste., Objective: The main purpose of this study was to investigate experiences and attitudes towards managment of temporomandibular disorders among general dental practitioners, as well as their need for additional education in temporomandibular disorders. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study including 100 general dental practitioners was carried out in period of three months between March and June 2018, and was based on a questionnire that consisted of three sets of questions. The first set was related to the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders and attitudes towards those patients with regard to treatment modality or referral to specialist treatment. The second set was focused on the most commonly used treatment options and their implementation in clinical practice, while the third set of questions was related with attitudes about additional education in this field of dental medicine. Results: A total of 100 general dental practitioners were included in this study, 97% general dental practitioners received ppatients potentially suffering from temporomandibular disorders in their office. A total of 34% general dental practitioners regularly provides a treatment for patients with temporomandibular disorders while 66% practitioners referred their patients to a specialist for further treatment. The most common treatment modality was occlusal splint (N = 76), followed by the occlusal adjustment (N = 56). All dental practitioners (100%) who participated in the survey reported need for additional education about temporomandibular disorders. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that general dental practitioners mostly do not provide treatment of patients with temporomandibular disorders. Most general dental practitioners refer patients with temporomandibular disorders to specialist in prosthodontics. More than two-thirds of general dental practitioners use stabilization appliance, followed by occlusal adjustment and dental rehabilitation.

Cilj istraživanja: Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati kolika je prosječna trajnost mobilnih proteza u našoj populaciji i doznati koji su najčešći razlozi zamjene istih. Materijali i metode: U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 100 pacijenata s područja grada Splita i okolice, dobi između 49 i 86 godina, od čega 61 žena i 39 muškaraca. Prilikom dolaska po novu protezu pacijenti su popunjavali upitnik s podacima vezanim za svoje stare proteze. Upitnik se sastojao od devet pitanja o dobi, spolu, materijalu od koje je izrađena protezna baza, vrsti proteze, čeljusti u kojoj se proteza nalazi, starosti proteze, ordinaciji i gradu u kojoj je izrađena te razlogu zamjene. Rezultati: Rezultati su pokazali da nema statističke povezanosti između uporabne trajnosti proteza i činjenice da su izrađene od strane specijalista protetike. Trajnost proteza izrađenih u specijaliste stomatološke protetike bila je prosječno 8,9 ± 5,6 godina, a onih izrađenih u općeg stomatologa prosječno 9,25 ± 4,4 godine, što nije bilo statistički značajno (P = 0,732). Trajnost akrilatnih protetskih nadomjestaka bila je statistički značajno duža u odnosu na prosječnu trajnost metalnih protetskih nadomjestaka (10,4 ± 6,2 godine vs. 8,1 ± 3,9 godina, P = 0,032). Najčešći razlog zamjene djelomičnih proteza bio je izvađen zub (27,4 %), a potpunih nestabilnost (44,9 %). Zaključak: Temeljem rezultata ovog istraživanja može se zaključiti da su mobilni protetski nadomjesci s metalnom bazom trajniji od onih s akrilatnom bazom, a mobilni protetski nadomjesci koje je izradio specijalist stomatološke protetike nisu trajniji su od onih izrađenih od strane općeg doktora dentalne medicine. Najčešći razlog zamjene mobilnih protetskih nadomjestaka je nestabilnost., Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the average durability of removable prosthetic dentures in our population and find out what are the most common reasons for replacing them. Material and Methods: The study included 100 patients from Split and surrounding area between 49 and 86 years old, of which 61 women and 39 men. During the examination or the impression taking, patients completed a questionnaire related to their old dentures. Data were divided into 9 categories according to age, sex, prosthesis material, prosthesis type, jaw in which the prosthesis was located, age of prosthesis, a dental office where the old denture was made, the city where it was made, and the reason of the replacement. Results: The results showed there was no statistical difference between durability of prosthetic dentures and the fact that they were made by a specialist of prosthetic dentistry. Durability of removable dentures made by the specialist of prosthetic dentistry was average 8.9 ± 5.6 years, and those dentures made by the general dentist 9.25 ± 4.4 years, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.732). The durability of acrylic removable dentures was significantly longer than of metal removable dentures (10.4 ± 6.2 years vs. 8.1 ± 3.9 years, P = 0.032). The main reason for the replacement of old partial removable dentures was tooth extraction (27.4 %), while the reason for the replacement of old total removable dentures was instability (44.9 %). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study we can conclude that metal removable prosthetic dentures have longer durability than those with acrylic base, while removable prosthetic dentures made by the specialist did not show longer durability than those made by the general dentist. The most frequent reason for the replacement of the denture was instability.

Cilj istraživanja: Ispitati koji su dentalni protetski radovi najčešće zastupljeni u našoj populaciji i odrediti postoji li povezanost između izbora vrste dentalnog protetskog rada i spola pacijenta uz kombinaciji s dobi pacijenta. Materijali i metode: U ovo istraživanje uključeno je 100 ispitanika iz ambulante Odjela za stomatološku protetiku Stomatološke poliklinike Split, od čega 60 žena i 40 muškaraca, prosječne životne dobi 66 godina. Iz dentalno-medicinske dokumentacije prikupljeni su podaci o: dobi (u godinama), spolu (muški / ženski), čeljusti u kojoj je postavljen protetski nadomjestak (gornja / donja) te vrsti izrađenog protetskog nadomjestka (mobilni / fiksni / kombinirani). Rezultati: Rezultati su pokazali da su mobilni nadomjesci češće bili zastupljeni u našem istraživanju u odnosu na fiksne radove (77 % vs. 8 %, P < 0,05) i da su proteski nadomjeci češći u maksili (52 %) nego u mandibuli (48 %). Najzastupljenija vrsta mobilnih nadomjestaka u našem istraživanju su bile djelomične mobilne proteze s metalnom bazom (48,5 %). Zaključak: Temeljem rezultata može se zaključiti da su najčešća vrsta protetskih dentalnih nadomjestaka u našem istraživanju bili mobilni nadomjesci što se može povezati s ustrojstvom subvencioniranja protetskih dentalnih radova od strane HZZO-a i da spol i dob nemaju značajnog utjecaja na izbor vrste dentalnoga protetskoga rada (mobilnog / fiksnog / kombiniranog)., Objectives: To examine which dental prosthetic works are most commonly present in survey. To determine whether there is a correlation between choice of dental prosthetic work and the sex of the patient in combination with the age of the patient. Material and Methods: This survey included 100 examinees, 60 women and 40 men, the average age of 66 years, from the Department of Dental Prosthetic, Dental Polyclinic Split. The data of age (in years), gender (male / female), jaw in which prosthetic replacement is placed (upper / lower) and type of prosthetic replacement (mobile / fixed / combined) were collected from dental-medical documentation. Results: The results showed that mobile replacments were more frequently represented in our survey relative to fixed work (77 % vs.8 %) (P < 0.05). The results also show that prosthetic supplements were more frequent in maxilla (52 %) than in the mandible (48 %). The most common type of mobile replacement in our survey was partial mobile prostheses with metal base (48.5 %). Conclusion: Based on the results it can be concluded that the most common type of prosthetic dental work in our survey is mobile prosthetic works which can be related to the organization of prosthetic dentistry subsidies by Croatian Health Insurance Institue. Sex and age do not have a significant influence on the choice of dental prosthetic work (mobile, fixed or combined).