The junctional epithelium (JE) is an epithelial component that is directly attached to the tooth surface and has a protective function against periodontal diseases. In this study, we determined the origin of the JE using a bioengineered tooth technique. We transplanted the bioengineered tooth germ into the alveolar bone with an epithelial component that expressed green fluorescence protein. The...

Roman city Cibalae (Vinkovci) - the birthplace of Roman emperors Valentinian I and Valens was a very well developed urban ares in the late antique what was evidenced by numerous archaeological findings. The aim of this paper is to get insight in dental health of antique population of Cibalae. One hundred individuals with 2041 teeth dated to 3rd - 5th century AD have been analyzed for caries, an...

objective: florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (fcod) is a rare bone lesion that predominantly involves the women’s jaws in middle age. this condition is usually asymptomatic and has a benign course.   case: this paper presents a rare case of fcod in a white middle aged woman, which had affected mandible bilaterally and was diagnosed after tooth extraction and treated conservatively.   we believed...

As modern societies increase their acidic food and beverage consumption, erosive tooth wear is an increasing cause of tooth destruction among young people. The primary causes can be exacerbated by xerostomia, which can be induced by dehydration, several systemic diseases, or any of a number of drugs. Initial preventive treatments are directed at eliminating extrinsic acids, reducing xerostomia ...

although esthetic is a relative issue, depending upon the country and culture, almost all around the world, there is a consensus that a beautiful set of teeth is the one which is white and bright and is aligned regularly. in iran also the main feature of a beautiful tooth is its whiteness. during the past decades and centuries, tooth discoloration was considered as an esthetic issue and differe...

  Objective: Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is a rare bone lesion that predominantly involves the women’s jaws in middle age. This condition is usually asymptomatic and has a benign course.   Case: This paper presents a rare case of FCOD in a white middle aged woman, which had affected mandible bilaterally and was diagnosed after tooth extraction and treated conservatively.   We believ...