Significant publications in recent years:

2022

Pavlić A, Gobin I, Begić G, Tota M, Abram M, Špalj S. The effect of nickel ions on the susceptibility of bacteria to ciprofloxacin and ampicillin. Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2022;67:649-57. (Q2; IF 2.621)

Jusufi Osmani Z, Poljšak B, Zelenika S, Kamenar E, Marković K, Perčić M, Katić V. Ion Release and Surface Changes of Nickel-Titanium Archwires Induced by Changes in the pH Value of the Saliva-Significance for Human Health Risk Assessment. Materials (Basel). 2022;15:1994. (Q2; IF 3.623)

Zigante M, Špalj S. Clinical predictors of metal allergic sensitization in orthodontic patients. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2022;30(3):173-8. (Q3; IF 1.154)

Vidakovic R, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Spalj S. Influence of personality traits on a patient’s decision to accept orthognathic surgery for correction of dentofacial deformity. Angle Orthod. 2022;92(4):521-8. (Q2; IF 2.684)

Brumini M, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Katic V, Perkovic V, Zigante M, Spalj S. Satisfaction with smile appearance mediates oral health-related quality of life in adolescents regardless of orthodontic treatment need – a cross-sectional study. Acta Odontol Scand. 2022;28:1-8. (Q2; IF 2.232)

Trinajstic Zrinski M, Pavlic A, Katic V, Spalj S. Effect of personality traits on the association between clinically assessed malocclusion and the psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023;26:62-71. (Q2; IF 2.563)

Duranovic J, Uhac M, Perkovic V, Zigante M, Stefanovic N, Spalj S. Impacts of chilhood malocclusion on the family. J Ortofac Orthop.2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-022-00422-6 (Q2; IF 2.341)

Fugosic Mesic V, Laskarin AM, Kehler T, Spalj S, Dozet M, Kovacevic Pavicic D. Characteristics Of Temporomandibular Disorders And Orofacial Pain In Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Int J Prosthodont. 2022 Dec 6. doi: 10.11607/ijp.8145. Epub ahead of print. (Q2; IF 1.681)

Perkovic V, Pavlic A, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Katic V, Zigante M, Spalj S. Facial esthetic concern is powerfull predictor of patients῾ decision to accept orthognatic surgery. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022;25:112-8. (Q2; IF 2.563)

Uhac M, Zibar Belasic T, Perkovic V, Matijevic M, Spalj S. Orthodontic treatment demand in young adolescents – Are parents familiar with their children’s desires and reasons? Int J Paediatr Dent. 2022;32:383-91. (Q1; IF 3.264)

Saltović E, Mijandrušić-Sinčić B, Braut A, Škrobonja I, Sever E, Glažar I, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Muhvić-Urek M. Absence of Oral Opportunistic Infections in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Receiving Anti-TNF-α and Anti-Integrin-α4β7 Therapy. Dent J (Basel). 2022;10:32. (Q2)

Andabak Rogulj A, Škrinjar I, Glažar I, Muhvić Urek M, Alajbeg I, Vidović Juras D, Lončar Brzak B, Horvat K, Brailo V. Oral cancer – knowledge and perception of the population in the screening program during world oral, head and neck cancer awareness week. Med Flumin. 2022;58:132-41. (Q4)

Persic Bukmir R, Paljevic E, Vidas J, Glazar I, Pezelj-Ribaric S, Brekalo Prso I. Is Coronal Restoration a Predictor of Posttreatment Apical Periodontitis? Eur J Dent. 2022;16:386-95. (Q1, IF 0.62)

Peršić Bukmir R, Paljević E, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Brekalo Pršo I. Association of the self-reported socioeconomic and health status with untreated dental caries and the oral hygiene level in adult patients. Dent Med Probl. 2022;59:539-45. (Q3; IF 0.35)

Tomljanović M, Božac E, Paljević E, Vidas Hrstić J, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Brekalo Pršo I, Peršić Bukmir R. Comparison of rotary and reciprocal endodontics in shaping of root-canal system. J stomatol. 2022;75:141-6. (Q3; IF 0.21)

Morelato L, Budimir A, Smojver I, Katalinić I, Vuletić M, Ajanović M, Gabrić D. A Novel Technique for Disinfection Treatment of Contaminated Dental Implant Surface Using 0.1% Riboflavin and 445 nm Diode Laser-An In Vitro Study. Bioengineering (Basel). 2022;9:308.

Ivancic-Jokic N, Cicvaric O, Gavic L, Dujmovic M, Bakarcic D. Maternal dental anxiety and early childhood caries development. Int J Clin Dent. 2022;15:685-91. (Q4; IF 0.09)

Olszewska-Czyz I, Kralik K, Tota M, Prpic J. The Influence of Hyaluronic Acid Adjunctive Therapy of Periodontitis on Salivary Markers of Oxidative Stress: Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 ;11:135. (Q1; IF 7.675)

2021

Lorencin I, Baressi Šegota S, Anđelić N, Mrzljak V, Ćabov T, Španjol J, Car Z. On Urinary Bladder Cancer Diagnosis: Utilization of Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks for Data Augmentation. Biology (Basel). 2021 Feb 26;10(3):175. doi: 10.3390/biology10030175. Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 1.731

Lorencin I, Baressi Šegota S, Anđelić N, Blagojević A, Šušteršić T, Protić A, Arsenijević M, Ćabov T, Filipović N, Car Z. Automatic Evaluation of the Lung Condition of COVID-19 Patients Using X-ray Images and Convolutional Neural Networks. J Pers Med. 2021 Jan 4;11(1):28. doi: 10.3390/jpm11010028. Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 4.945

Ćabov T, Eljuga K, Nola Fuchs P, Kinkela Devcic M, Prpic J, Kovac Z, Puharić Z, Glažar I, Žulec M. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Nursing and Technical Students in Croatia. Eur J Dent 2021 Aug 24.doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1731852. Q2 Scopus, (IF) -0.625 *

Anđelić N, Baressi Šegota S, Lorencin I, Jurilj Z, Šušteršič T, Blagojević A, Protić A, Ćabov T, Filipović N,
Car Z. Estimation of COVID-19 Epidemiology Curve of the United States Using Genetic Programming lgorithm. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jan 22;18(3):959. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18030959. Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 3.390

Musulin J, Štifanić D, Zulijani A, Ćabov T, Dekanić A, Car Z. An Enhanced Histopathology Analysis: An AI-Based System for Multiclass Grading of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Segmenting of Epithelial and Stromal Tissue. Cancers. 2021; 13(8):1784. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13081784 Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 6.639

Musulin J, Baressi Šegota S, Štifanić D, Lorencin I, Anđelić N, Šušteršič T, Blagojević A, Filipović N, Ćabov T, Markova- Car E. Application of Artificial Intelligence-Based Regression Methods in the Problem of COVID-19 Spread Prediction: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Apr 18;18(8):4287. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18084287. Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 3.390

Kinkela Devčić M, Simonić-Kocijan S, Prpić J, Paškovic I, Ćabov T, Kovač Z, Glažar I. Oral Candidal Colonization in Patients with Different Prosthetic Appliances. J Fungi (Basel). 2021 Aug 16;7(8):662. doi: 10.3390/jof7080662. Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 5.186

Ćabov T, Legović A, Ćabov Ercegović L, Zulijani A. Role of panoramic radiography inthe indentification of dental anomalies and disturbed development of the dentition. World J Dent 2021;12(4):271-277. 10.5005/jp-journals-10015- 836 Q4 Scopus, (IF) – 0.166

Zulijani A, Dekanić A, Ćabov T, Jakovac H. Metallothioneins and Megalin Expression Profiling in Premalignant and Malignant Oral Squamous Epithelial Lesions. Cancers. 2021; 13(18):4530. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13184530 Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 6.639

Saltovic E, Pavicic DK, Pavlic A, Debeljak V, Zulijani A, Spalj S. Perfectionism, self-esteem and body image related to self-perception of orofacial appearance – development and validation of psychometric instrument. Int J Prosthodont. 2021 Mar 3. doi: 10.11607/ijp.7298. Epub ahead of print. PMID: Q2 WosCC, (IF) – 0.74

Gabrić D, Aumiler D, Vuletić M, Gjorgievska E, Blašković M, Mladenov M, Pavlić V. Thermal Evaluation by Infrared Thermography Measurement of Osteotomies Performed with Er:YAG Laser, Piezosurgery and Surgical Drill-An Animal Study. Materials (Basel). 2021 Jun 3;14(11):3051. doi: 10.3390/ma14113051. PMID: 34205094; PMCID: PMC8199930. Q2 WosCC, (IF) – 0.68

Zigante M, Pavlic A, Morelato L, Vandevska-Radunovic V, Spalj S. Presence and Maturation Dynamics of Mandibular Third Molars and Their Influence on Late Mandibular Incisor Crowding: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Sep 25;18(19):10070. doi: 10.3390/ijerph181910070. PMID: 34639372; PMCID: PMC8508372. Q1 WosCC, (IF) – 3.390

Bakarčić D, Lajnert V, Jokić NI, Gržić R. Masticatory efficiency in children with cerebral palsy. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 2021; 22:77–82.

Ivančić Jokić N, Bakarčić D, Cicvarić O, Šimunović-Erpušina M, Zukanović A, Hefler G, Nastić V. Knowledge, attitudes and habits regarding oral health among nurses of Clinical hospital center Rijeka. SG/NJ 2021;26:19-23.

Farkaš M, Ivančić Jokić N, Mavrinac M, Tambić A. Antibiotic Prescribing Habits and Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness of Dental Practitioners in Primorsko-Goranska County, Croatia. Microbial Drug Resistance. DOI:10.1089/mdr.2020.0478

Fetai A, Debeljak V, Kovačević Pavičić D, Ivančić Jokić N, Negovetić Vranić D, Kovač Z, Komar D, Verzak Ž. Self- assage and low-level laser in treatment of masseter myalgia: short-term effect. Psychiatria Danubina. 2021 Sep;33(Suppl 10):63-70.

Jokic NI, Kristic J, Cicvaric O, Simunovic-Erpusina M, Stanfel D, Bakarcic D. Preschool teachers’ knowledge and attitudes about dental trauma in Rijeka, Croatia: a cross- sectional study. J Oral Res 2021; 10(4):1-7.

Vidakovic R, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Zibar Belasic T, Uhac M, Spalj S. Orthognatic quality of life: what are we measuring? J Craniofac Surg. 2021;32:173-8. (Q2; IF 1,046)

Belusic Gobic M, Kralj M, Harmicar D, Cerovic R, Mady Maricic B, Spalj S. Dentofacial deformity and orthognatic surgery: influence on self-esteem and aspects of quality of life. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2021;49:277-81. (Q1; IF 2.078)

Stefanovic NL, Uhac M, Brumini M, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Spalj S. Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment. Angle Orthod. 2021:91:502-8. (Q1; IF 2.079)

Zibar Belasic T, Pejova B, Otmacic Curkovic H, Kamenar E, Cetenovic B, Spalj S. Influence of intraoral application of antiseptics and fluorides during orthodontic treatment on corrosion and mechanical characteristics of nickel-titanium alloy in orthodontic appliances. Angle Orthod. 2021;91:528-37. (Q1; IF2.079)

Pavlic A, Begic G, Tota M, Abram M, Spalj S, Gobin I. Bacterial exposure to nickel: influence on adhesion and biofilm formation on orthodontic archwires and sensitivity to antimicrobial agents. Materials (Basel). 2021;14:4603. (Q1; IF 3.623)

Otmacic Curkovic H, Ivanko M, Pop Acev D, Kamenar E, Jelovica Badovinac I, Spalj S. Corrosion of dental alloys used for mini implants in simulated oral environment. Int J Electrochem Sci. 2021;16:21085. (Q3; IF 1.573)

Primozic J, Poljsak B, Jamnik P, Kovac V, Canadi Juresic G, Spalj S. Risk assessment of oxidative stress induced by metal ions released from fixed orthodontic appliances during treatment and indications for supportive antioxidant therapy: a narrative review. Antioxidants. 2021;10:1359. (Q1; IF 6.312) *PREGLEDNI RAD

Milos D, Pavlic A, Vandevska Radunovic V, Zigante M, Matthewson A, Spalj S. Craniofacial growth in adolescence and its influence on the mandibular incisor crowding. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2021;55:37-44. (Q3; Scopus)

Perkovic V, Pavlic A, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Katic V, Zigante M, Spalj S. Facial esthetic concern is powerfull predictor of patients’ decision to accept orthognatic surgery. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2021. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12505 (Q2; IF 1.826)

Uhac M, Zibar Belasic T, Perkovic V, Matijevic M, Spalj S. Orthodontic treatment demand in young adolescents – are parents familiar with their children’s desires and reasons?. Int J Paed Dent. 2021. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12893 (Q1; IF 3.455)

Maričić S, Kovačević Pavičić D, Ptačnik B, Pržiklas Družeta R. Additive manufacturing technology in dental education. Rapid prototyping journal. 2021;27(9):1700-8. doi:10.1108/RPJ-05-2020-0088. IF 3.095 Q2

Persic Bukmir R, Paljevic E, Vidas J, Glazar I, Pezelj-Ribaric S, Brekalo Prso I. Is Coronal Restoration a Predictor of Posttreatment Apical Periodontitis? Eur J Dent. 2021 Nov 9. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1735909.

Peršić Bukmir R, Paljević E, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Brekalo Pršo I. Coronal Restoration as a Predictor of Periapical Disease in Non-Endodontically Treated Teeth. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2021 Mar;55(1):56-68. doi: 10.15644/asc55/1/7.

Bukmir RP, Paljevic E, Braut A, Sikirica A, Carija Z, Prso IB, Anic I. Influence of operator experience on vertical force during instrumentation using Neoniti rotary files. G Ital Endodonzia 2021; 35(1):10-7.

Pilloni A, Zeza B, Kuis D, Vrazic D, Domic T, Olszewska-Czyz I, Popova C, Kotsilkov K, Firkova E, Dermendzieva Y, Tasheva A, Orrù G, Sculean A, Prpić J. Treatment of Residual Periodontal Pockets Using a Hyaluronic Acid-Based Gel: A 12 Month Multicenter Randomized Triple-Blinded Clinical Trial. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021. Q2

Olszewska-Czyz I, Kralik K, Prpic J. Biomolecules in Dental Applications: Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Influence of Hyaluronic Acid Adjunctive Therapy on Clinical Parameters of Moderate Periodontitis. Biomolecules. 2021. Q2

Mrak B, Muhvić Urek M, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Zuber V, Glažar I. Sindrom pekućih usta – što je novo u terapijskom pristupu? Medicina Flum. 2021.

2020

Zigante M, Rincic Mlinaric M, Kastelan M, Perkovic V, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Spalj S. Symptoms of titanium and nickel allergic sensitization in orthodontic treatment. Prog Orthod. 2020;21:17. (CC; Q2; IF 1.822)

Musa Trolic I, Turco G, Contardo L, Perissinotto F, Katic V, Spalj S. Changes in mechanical properties of dental alloys induced by oral probiotic supplements in saliva. Materialwis Werkst. 2020;51:28-37. ( Q3; CC; IF 0.556)

Brumini M, Slaj M, Katic V, Pavlic A, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Spalj S. Parental influence is the most important predictor of child’s orthodontic treatment demand in a preadolescent age. Odontology. 2020;108:109-116. (Q2; SICE; IF 1.840)

Zigante M, Peternel S, Muhvic Urek M, Rincic Mlinaric M, Pop Acev D, Spalj S. Smell and taste in titanium and nickel allergic sensitization in orthodontic patients: Cross-sectional study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2020. 2020;23:517–522. (Q2; CC; IF 1.455)

Popović Z, Trinajstić Zrinski M, Špalj S. Orthodontist clinical experience and clinical situation significantly influence the retenction protocol – a survey from Croatia. Acta Clin Croat. 2020;59:3-9. (Q3; SCIE; IF 0.497)

Špiljak B, Šimunović L, Lapić I, Rogić D, Špalj S, Vuletić L. Influence of saliva on the results of global laboratory coagulation tests. Aust Dent J. 2020;56:205-209. (Q1; SCIE; IF 1.282)

Fetai A, Dedic B, Lajnert V, Spalj S. To what extent are the characteristics of painful temporomandibular disorders predictors of self-reported limitations in jaw function? Cranio. 2020. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1853309. (Q3; CC; IF 1.173)

Vidakovic R, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Zibar Belasic T, Uhac M, Spalj S. Orthognatic quality of life: what are we measuring? Validation in Croatia. J Craniofac Surg. 2020. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006927 (Q2; CC; IF 0.938)

Kovacevic Pavicic D, Kolceg M, Lajnert V, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Changes in quality of life induced by tooth whitening are not influenced by global self-esteem: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Odontology. 2020;108:143-151. (Q2; SICE; IF 1.458)

Bakarčić D, Lajnert V, Jokić NI, Gržić R. Masticatory efficiency in children with cerebral palsy. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-020-00529- 7 (Published online 28.4.2020)

Planinić D, Dubravica I, Šarac Z, Poljak-Guberina R, Celebic A, Bago I, Ćabov T, Perić B. Comparison of different surgical procedures on the stability of dental implants in posterior maxilla: A randomized clinical study. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg.2020;Aug 21;S2468- 7855(20)30179-8. (In press)

Jelena Vidas, Damir Snjaric, Alen Braut, Zoran Carija, Romana Persic, Roeland de Moor, Ivana Brekalo. Comparison of apical irrigant solution extrusion among conventional and laser-activated endodontic irrigation. Lasers in Medical Science 2020;35(1):205-211. (CC)

Brekalo Prso I,Mocny-Pachońska K, Trzcionka A, Pezelj-Ribaric S, Paljevic E,Tanasiewicz M, Persic Bukmir R. Empathy among dental students: An institutional cross-sectional survey in Poland and Croatia. European J of Dental Education 2020; doi:10.1111/eje.12557

Vijaykumar A, Dyrkacz P, Vidovic Zdrilic I, Maye P, Mina M. Expression of BSP- GFPtpz Transgene during Osteogenesis and Reparative Dentinogenesis.J Dent Res. 2020 Jan;99(1):89-97.

Tariba Knežević P, Vukman R, Uhač M, Illeš D, Kovačević Pavičić D, Simonić-Kocijan S. P2Y2 Receptors Mediate Masseter Muscle Mechanical Hypersensitivity in Rats. Journal of Pain Research, 13 (2020), 1323-1333 doi:10.2147/JPR.S239831 Q1

Lauš I, Kovačević Pavičić D, Brumini M, Perković V, Pavlić A, Špalj S. Effects of Visual Stimuli from Media on the Perception of Dentofacial Esthetics. Acta stomatol Croat. 2020;54(3):283-293.DOI: 10.15644/asc54/3/6 Q3

Muhvic-Urek M, Saltovic E, Braut A, Kovacevic Pavicic D. Association between Vitamin D and Candida-Associated Denture Stomatitis. Dent. J. 2020, 8, 121; doi:10.3390/dj8040121 Q4

2019

Rincic Mlinaric M, Karlovic S, Ciganj Z, Pop Acev D, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Oral antiseptics and orthodontic appliances: mechanical and chemical effect of interaction. Odontology. 2019;107:150-7. (Q2; SICE; IF 1.458)

Zigante M, Pavlic A, Vandevska Radunovic V, Mathewson A, Kotarac Knezevic A, Spalj S. Changes of mandibular dental arch shape during adolescence and its influence on late mandibular incisor crowding. Homo. 2019;70:185-192. (Q3; CC; IF 0.622)

Musa Trolic I, Todoric Z, Pop Acev D, Makreski P, Pejova B, Spalj S. Effects of the presence of probiotic bacteria in the aging medium on the surface roughness and chemical composition of two dental alloys. Microsc Res Techniq. 2019;82:1384-91. (Q2; CC; IF 1.327)

Pavlic A, Perissinotto F, Turco G, Contardo L, Spalj S. Do Chlorhexidine and probiotics solutions provoke corrosion of orthodontic mini-implants? An in vitro study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2019;33:1379-1388. (Q1; CC; IF 1.734)

Rincic Mlinaric M, Durgo K, Katic V, Spalj S. Cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by nickel and titanium ions from dental alloys on cells of gastrointestinal tract. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2019;383:114784. (Q1; CC; IF 3.585)

Musa Trolic I, Serdarevic NL, Todoric Z, Budimir A, Spalj S, Otmacic Curkovic H. Corrosion of orthodontic archwires in artificial saliva in the presence of Lactobacillus reuteri. Surf Coat Technol. 2019;370:44-52. ( Q1; CC; IF 3.192)

Trinajstic Zrinski M, Miljanic S, Peros K, Turco G, Contardo L, Spalj S. Fluoride release and recharge potential of remineralizing orthodontic adhesive systems. Fluoride. 2019;52:397-403. (Q2; CC; IF 1.000)

Bukmir RP, Vidas J, Mance D, Ribaric SP, Spalj S, Prso IB. Socioeconomic and health status as a predictor of apical periodontitis in adult patients in Croatia. Oral Diseases 2019;25(1):300-308. (CC)

Bukmir RP, Pezelj-Ribaric S, Prso IB, Pavelic B. A successful conservative therapy of a large periapical lesion by surgical decompression and ozone treatment: case report. ENDO-Endodontic Practice Today 2019;13(3):265-271.

Vidovic Zdrilic I, Vijaykumar A, Mina M. Activation of αSMA expressing perivascular cells during reactionary dentinogenesis. Int Endod J. 2019 Jan;52(1):68-76.

Vijaykumar A, Ghassem-Zadeh S, Vidovic Zdrilic I, Komitas K, Adameyko I, Krivanek J, Fu Y, Maye P, Mina M. Generation and characterization of DSPP-Cerulean/DMP1-Cherry reporter mice. Genesis. 2019 2019 Oct;57(10):e23324

Persic Bukmir Romana, Pezelj-Ribaric Sonja, Prso Brekalo Ivana, Pavelic Bozidar. A successful conservative therapy of a l arge periapical lesion by surgical decompression and ozone treatment: case report // ENDO, 13 (2019), 3; 265-271

Peršić Bukmir Romana, Vidas Jelena, Mance Diana, Pezelj-Ribarić Sonja, Špalj Stjepan,Brekalo Pršo Ivana. Socio-economic and health status as a predictor of apical periodontitis in adult patients in Croatia // Oral diseases, 25 (2019), 1; 300-308 doi:10.1111/odi.12981.

Kovacevic Pavicic D, Pavlic A, Kinkela Devcic M, Lajnert V, Spalj S. Tooth Color as a Predictor of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults. J Prosthodont. 2019 Apr;28(4):e886-e892. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12666. Epub 2017 Oct 31. Q1

2018

Manevska I, Pavlic A, Katic V, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Drevensek M, Spalj S. Satisfaction with facial profile aesthetics: are norms overrated? Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018;47:72-8. (Q1; CC; IF 2.164)

Rincic Mlinaric M, Kanizaj L, Zuljevic D, Katic V, Spalj S, Otmacic Curkovic H. Effect of oral antiseptics on the corrosion stability of nickel-titanium orthodontic alloys. Mater Corros. 2018;69:510-8. (Q2; CC; IF 1.260)

Katic V, Ivankovic Buljan Z, Spalj S, Otmacic Curkovic H. Corrosion behavior of coated and uncoated nickel-titanium orthodontic wires in artificial saliva with short-term prophylactic fluoride treatment. Int J Electrochem Sci. 2018;13:4160-70. (Q3; CC; IF 1.469)

Pop Acev D, Katic V, Turco G, Contardo L, Spalj S. Coating of NiTi alloy has bigger impact on mechanical properties than acidity of saliva. Mater Tehnol. 2018;52:469-73. (Q3; SCIE; IF 0.439)

Vidaković R, Špalj S, Šlaj M, Šlaj M, Katić V. Correlation between the DAI and ICON indices used for assessment of orthodontic treatment need in Croatian schoolchildren. Zdr Varst. 2018;57:218-26. (Q4; SSCI; IF 0.620)

Saltovic E, Lajnert V, Saltovic S, Kovacevic Pavicic D, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Development and validation of a new condition-specific instrument for evaluation of smile esthetics-related quality of life. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2018;30:160-7. (Q1; CC; IF 1.531)

Nikolić H, Ivančić Jokić N, Bakarčić D, Hrvatin S, Jakljević N. Knowledge about emergency rocedure in case of dental trauma among paediatricians in Croatia. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2018;19(4):277-281.

Bakarcic D, Ivancic Jokic N, Perkovic I, Hrvatin S, Glibotic Kresina H, Kresina S, Negovetic Vranic D, Verzak Z. Caries Incidence in Children of Primorsko Goranska County, Croatia. J Oral Health Dent Sci 2018;2:101104.

Ćabov T, Blasković M, Morelato L Kovač Z, Jelušić D. Regeneration of a twelve teeth wide horizontal defect in the completely edentulous maxilla using the shell technique with three allogenic bone plates, composite bone graft and only one intraoral donor site – Alternative to hip bone rafting. Clin Oral Impl Res. 2018; 30( S19): 432.

Vidovic Zdrilic I, Vining KH, Vijaykumar A, Kalajzic I, Mooney DJ, Mina M. FGF2 Enhances Odontoblast Differentiation by αSMA + Progenitors In Vivo. J Dent Res. 2018 Sep;97(10):1170-1177

Muhvić Urek, Miranda; Glažar, Irena; Braut, Alen; Zuber, Vanessa; Pezelj- Ribarić, Sonja. Recidivirajući aftozni stomatitis // Medicina Fluminensis, 54 (2018), 1; 18-27

Kovacevic Pavicic D, Kolceg M, Lajnert V, Pavlic A, Brumini M, Spalj S. Changes in quality of life induced by tooth whitening are moderated by perfectionism: a randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Prosthodont. 2018 July/August;31(4):394– 396. doi: 10.11607/ijp.5499. Epub 2018 Apr 6. Q1

Lajnert V, Kovacevic Pavicic D, Pavlic A, Pokrajac-Bulian A, Spalj S. Smile Aesthetics Satisfaction Scale: development and validation of a new brief five-item measure of satisfaction with smile aesthetics in adults and the elderly. Int Dent J. 2018 Jun;68(3):162-170. Feb 7. doi: 10.1111/idj.12362. [Epub ahead of print] Q2

2017

Katalinic A, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Roksandic Vrancic Z, Spalj S. Influence of manual screwdriver design in combination with and without predrilling on insertion torque of orthodontic mini-implants. Implant Dent. 2017;26:95-100. (Q2; CC; IF 1.307)

Spalj S, Mroz Tranesen K, Birkeland K, Katic V, Pavlic A, Vandevska-Radunovic V. Comparison of activator-headgear and Twin Block treatment approaches in class II division 1 malocclusion. BioMed Res Int. 2017;2017:4861924. (Q1; SCIE; IF 2.583)

Varga S, Spalj S, Anic Milosevic S, Lapter Varga M, Mestrovic S, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Slaj M. Changes of bite force and occlusal contacts in the retention phase of orthodontic treatment: A controlled clinical trial. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2017;152:767-777. (Q1; CC; IF 1.842)

Katic V, Curkovic L, Ujevic Bosnjak M, Peros K, Mandic V, Spalj S. Effect of pH, fluoride and hydrofluoric acid concentration on ion release from NiTi wires with various coatings. Dent Mater J. 2017;36:149-56. (Q2, CC; IF 1.073)

Pavlic A, Katic V, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Spalj S. Neoclassical facial canons; do we see the deviations? J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2017;45:741-7. (Q1; CC; IF 1.960)

Vuletic L, Spalj S, Peros K, Jakovac H, Ostroski Anic A, Vodanovic M. Assessing the influence of the English language on professional vocabulary of Croatian dental students by analyzing their word choice for translation of medical/dental terms. Terminology. 2017:23:2. (Q2; CC; IF 0.619)

Kovacevic Pavicic D, Spalj S, Uhac I, Lajnert V. A cross-sectional study of the influence of tooth-colour elements on satisfaction with a smile’s aesthetics. Int J Prosthod. 2017;30:156-9. (Q1; CC; IF 1.386)

Bakarčić D, Hrvatin S, Maroević M, Ivančić Jokić N. First aid managementin emergency care of dental injuries-knowledge among teachers in Rijeka, Croatia. Acta Clin Croat 2017;56:110-116.

Ivancic Jokic N, Bakarcic D, Grzic R, Majstorovic M, Sostarek M. What general medicine students of University of Rijeka know about dental avulsion? Eur J Dent Educ. 2016; 31 doi:10.1111/eje.12235 2017;21(4):131-134.

Bakarcic D, Ivancic Jokic N, Hrvatin S, Pavletić AM. Relationship Between Presence of Non- Functional Chewing Units and Number of Occluding Teeth in Masticatory Efficiency in Children with Cerebral Palsy. EC Dental Science 2017; 46-50.

Peršić Bukmir R, Braut A, Brekalo Prso I. Conservative endodontic management of a fused tooth: A case report. Gerodontology 2017;34(3):398-400. (CC)

I. Vidovic, A. Banerjee, R. Fatahi , B.G. Matthews , N.A. Dyment , I. Kalajzic , and M. Mina. αSMA-Expressing Perivascular Cells Represent Dental Pulp Progenitors In Vivo. JDR, 2017 Mar;96(3):323-330

I.Vidovic, I.O.A. Queiroz, B.G. Matthews, J.E.Gomes-Filho, M. Mina and I. Kalajzic. Mineral Tiroxide Aggregate improves healing response of periodontal tissue to injury in mice. J Periodontal Res, 2017 Dec;52(6):1058-1067.

Kovačević Pavičić Daniela, Braut Alen, Pezelj-Ribarić Sonja, Glažar Irena, Lajnert Vlatka, Mišković Ivana, Muhvić urek Miranda. Predictors of oral mucosal lesions among removable prosthesis wearers. Peridicum biologorum. 2017 Vol 119, No3, 191-187.(SCIE)

Kovacevic Pavicic D, Spalj S, Uhac I, Lajnert V. A Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Tooth Color Elements on Satisfaction with Smile Esthetics. Int J Prosthodont. 2017 Mar/Apr;30(2):156-159. doi: 10.11607/ijp.5070. Q2

Peršić S, Kranjčić J, Kovačević Pavičić D, Mikić VL, Čelebić A. Treatment Outcomes Based on Patients’ Self-Reported Measures after Receiving New Clasp or Precision Attachment-Retained Removable Partial Dentures. J Prosthodont. 2017 Feb;26(2):115- 122. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12395. Epub 2015 Nov 30. Q1

Saltovic E, Lajnert V, Saltovic S, Kovacevic Pavicic D, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Development and validation of a new condition-specific instrument for evaluation of smile esthetics- related quality of life. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2018 Mar;30(2):160-167. doi: 10.1111/jerd.12362. Epub 2017 Dec 29. Q1

Lajnert V, Kovačević Pavičić D, Pezo H, Stevanović A, Jović T, Šnjarić D, Muhić E. Patients’ general satisfaction with the appearance of anterior maxillary teeth. Vojnosanit Pregl 2017;Vol.74, No.6:520-525. Q3

Kovačević Pavičić D, Braut A, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Glažar I, Lajnert V, Mišković I, Muhvić Urek M. Predictors of oral mucosal lesions among removable prosthesis wearers. Periodicum Biologorum 2017;Vol.119,No.3:181–187. DOI: 10.18054/pb.v119i3.4922 Q4

2016

Spalj S, Novsak A, Bilobrk P, Katic V, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Pavlic A. Mediation and moderation effect of the big five personality traits on the relationship between self-perceived malocclusion and psychosocial impact of dental esthetics. Angle Orthod. 2016;86:413-20. (Q1; CC; IF 1.366)

Sop I, Mady Maricic B, Legovic M, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Biological predictors of mandibular asymmetries in children with mixed dentition. Cranio. 2016;34:303-8. (Q3, CC; IF 0.877)

Jovic T, Pavlic A, Varga S, Kovacevic Pavicic D, Slaj M, Spalj S. Perception of facial profiles: influence of female sex hormones and personality traits. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2016;19:209-15. (Q2; CC; IF 1.115)

Spalj S, Katić V, Vidakovic R, Slaj M, Slaj M. History of orthodontic treatment, treatment needs and influencing factors in adolescents in Croatia. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2016;24;24:123-7. (Q3; CC; IF 0.682)

Vuletic L, Spalj S, Peros K. Visual presentation of a medical physiology seminar modifies dental students’ perception of its clinical significance. Eur J Dent Educ. 2016;20:14-9. (Q2, SCIE; IF 1.053)

Peršić Bukmir R, Jurčević Grgić M, Brumini G, Spalj S, Pezelj-Ribaric S, Brekalo Pršo I. Influence of tobacco smoking on dental periapical condition in a sample of Croatian adults. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2016;128:260-5. (Q3; CC; IF 0.974)

Lajnert V, Grzic R, Radica N, Snjaric D, Spalj S. Translation and validation of the Croatian version of the Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) scale. Vojnosanit Pregl. 2016;73:811-6.(Q3, SCIE; IF 0.367)

Verzak Ž, Ivančić Jokić N, Modrić VE, Bakarčić D, Karlović Z, Ulovec Z, Negovetić Vranić D. Psychosocial and economic status of the parents with children with and without tooth trauma. Psychiatria Danubina. 2016;28:428-433.

Negovetić Vranić D, Ivančić Jokić N, Bakarčić D, Carek A, Rotim Ž, Verzak Ž. Dental fear in children with repeated tooth injuries. Acta Clin Croat 2016;55:259-264.

Carek A, Babic I, Lovric Z, Ivancic Jokic N, Negovetic Vranic D. Finding of third lower molar in prosthetic Croatian patients. Ann.Int.Med.Den.Res. 2016;(1):71-7. IF 0.8

Hristodulova Vidak E, Bakarčić D, Hrvatin S, Ivančić Jokić N. Ozljede mliječnih zuba. Medicina fluminensis 2016;52:37-42.

Nataša Ivančić Jokić, Danko Bakarčić. Tehnike četkanja i četkice kod djece. U Glažar I. Priručnik oralne higijene. WEB 2016. Str. 12-17.

Ćabov T, Blašković M,Perić B, Kovač Z. The use of allogenic bone blocks in alveolar bone regeneration. Clin Oral Impl Res. 2016; 27( S13): 220.

Matthews B, Roguljic H, Franceschetti T, Matic I, Vidovic I, Joshi P, Kum K, Kalajzic I. Gene-expression analysis of cementoblasts and osteoblasts. J Periodontal Res. 2016 Jun;51(3):304-12.

Glažar I, Muhvić Urek M, Kuiš D, Prpić J, Mišković I, Kovačević Pavičić D, Pezelj-Ribarić S.Salivary Flow Rate, Oral Yeast Colonization and Dental Status in Institutionalized and Non-Institutionalized Elderly. Acta Clin Croat. 2016 Sep;55(3):390-395. doi: 10.20471/acc.2016.55.03.06.(SCIE)

Irena Glažar, Bernarda Mrak, Miranda Muhvić Urek, Sonja Pezelj-Ribarić. Razlika električnog potencijala u usnoj šupljini kod pacijenata sa sindromom pekućih usta. Medicina fluminesis; 52, 62-66, 2016

Baraba Anja, Pezelj-Ribarić Sonja, Roguljić Marija, Miletić Ivana. Citoksičnost dvaju bioaktivnih materijala za punjenje korijenskih kanala. Acta stmatologica croatica; 50(1):8-13, 2016

Brekalo Pršo Ivana, Kuiš Davor, Prpić Jelena, Špalj Stjepan, Pezelj- Ribarić Sonja. Određivanje upalnih medijatora PGE2 i TXB2 iz gingivne sulkularne tekućine u pacijenata s kroničnim parodontitisom: medicina Fluminesis; 52(2):257-261, 2016

Ivančić Jokić N, Bakarčić D, Grzic R, Majstorović M, Sostarek M. What general medicine students of University of Rijeka know about dental avulsion. Eur J Dent Educ. 2016; doi10.1111/eje.12235. [Epub ahead of print]

Glažar I, Muhvić Urek M, Kuiš D, Prpić J, Mišković I, Kovačević Pavičić D, Pezelj-Ribarić S. Salivary flow rate, oral, yeast colonisation and dental status in institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly. Acta Clin Croat 2016;55(3):390-5. Q3

2015

Bakarčić D, Lajnert V, Mady Maričić B, Ivančić Jokić N, Roksandić Z, Gržić R, Prpić I. The comparison of malocclusion prevalence between children with cerebral palsy and healthy children. Coll. Antropol 39(2015)3:663-666.

Cukovic-Bagic I, Dumancic J, Kujundzic Tiljak M, Drvaric I, Boric B, Kopic V, Krupic I, Bakarcic D, Budimir M, Welbury RR. Croatian dentists' knowledge, experience, and attitudes in regard to child abuse and neglect. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2015;25(6):444-50. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12151.

Nataša Ivančić Jokić. Dijagnostika karijesa. U: Jurić H. Dječja dentalna medicina. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2015. Str.155-166.

Bakarčić D. Terapija karijesa trajnih zuba, U: Jurić H ur. Dječja dentalna medicina. Naklada Slap, Jastrebarsko, 2015:187-211.

Jelušić D, Rothamel D, Puhar I, Ćabov T, Plančak D. Histological and histomorphometric analysis of pure b-tricalcium phosphate and biphasic b-tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite used for maxillary sinus floor augmentation. J Clin Periodontol.2015;42 (S17):44.

Ahel V, Ćabov T, Špalj S, Perić B, Jelušić D, Dmitrašinović M. Forces that fracture teethduring extraction with mandibular premolar and maxillary incisor forceps. Br J OralMaxillofac Surg. 2015;53(10):982-7.

Baraba A, Dukić W, Chieffi N, Ferrari M, Pezelj-Ribarić S, Miletić I. Influence of Air Abrasion and Sonic Technique on Microtensile Bond Strength of One-Step Self-Etch Adhesive on Human Dentin The Scientific World Journal, vol. 2015, Article ID 368745, 6 pages, 2015.doi:10.1155/2015/368745.; 2015, 1-6, 2015

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