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Vol 15 Issue 2

EDITOR IN CHIEF
Vasile Burlui, Prof. PhD, Member of the
Medical Sciences Academy (Iasi-Romania)

DEPUTY EDITOR
Sorin Andrian, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Peter Gogalniceanu, MRCS (London-UK)

SECRETARY EDITOR
Andrei Georgescu, Assist. Prof. (Iasi-Romania)

EDITORIAL BOARD
Adriana Balan, Assoc. Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Irina Draga Caruntu, Prof. PhD, Associate
Member of the Medical Sciences Academy(Iasi-Romania)
Vasile Chirita, Prof. PhD, Associate Member of
the Medical Sciences Academy (Iasi-Romania)
Devis Cohen, Prof. PhD (Tel Aviv-Israel)
George Costin, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Horia Dumitriu, Prof. PhD, Associate Member
of the Medical Sciences Academy (Bucharest-Romania)
Constantin Fatu, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Calina Gogalniceanu, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Gianina Iovan, Assoc. Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Silvia Martu, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Catalina Morarasu, Prof. PhD (Saint Paul USA)
Sami Sandhaus, Prof. PhD(Lausanne-Switzerland)
Carmen Stadoleanu, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Carol Stanciu, Prof. PhD, Member of the
Romanian Academy (Iasi-Romania)
J.R. Strub, Prof. PhD (Freiburg-Germany)
Horia-Nicolai L. Teodorescu, Prof. PhD,
Member of the Romanian Academy (Iasi-Romania)

ADVISORY BOARD
Grigore Baciut, Prof. PhD (Cluj-Napoca-Romania)
Shlomo Barak, PhD (Tel Aviv-Israel)
Daniela Boisteanu, Assoc. Prof. PhD, Associate
Member of the Medical Science Academy (Iasi-Romania)
Alexandru Bucur, Prof. PhD (Bucharest-Romania)
Roxana Chirita, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Yves Commissionat, Prof. PhD MD (Paris-France)
Vito Cosella, (Napoli Italy)
Dan Gogalniceanu, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Arvintin Golz, (Tel Aviv Israel)
Rodica Greenberg, PhD (Tel-Aviv-Israel)
Andrei Iliescu, Prof. PhD, Member of the Medical
Sciences Academy (Bucharest-Romania)
Claude Matasa, Prof. PhD (San Diego-USA)
Adam Maxim, Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
George Morarasu, Prof. PhD (Minnesota Roseville USA)
Luciano Polli, (Pisa Italy)
Sorin Popsor, Prof. PhD (Tg Mures-Romania)
Herve Reychler, Prof. (Brussels-Belgium)
Mariana Sabau, Assoc. Prof. PhD (Sibiu-Romania)
Dragos Stanciu, Prof. PhD (Bucharest-Romania)
Teodor Traistaru, Prof. PhD (Bucharest-Romania)
Georgeta Zegan, Assoc. Prof. PhD (Iasi-Romania)
Dieter Wember-Mathes, Prof. PhD (Koln-Germany)

Translator: Cristina Irimia

Executive secretary: Carmen Emanuela Barbalata




ORAL LICHEN PLANUS AND HEPATITIS C VIRUS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors: Daniela Trandafir, Violeta Trandafir , D. Gogalniceanu

Abstract: After the identification of the hepatitis C virus genome in 1989 and after the first medical publication on the association between hepatitis C virus...

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY BE USED TO ASSESSURGEONS’ PERFORMANCE?

Authors: Calina Gogalniceanu, Gogalniceanu P

Abstract: A competent surgeon must be knowledgeable, decisive and dextrous. In addition, surgeons must be able to lead and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues....

SURGICAL EXPERTS – BORN OR MADE?

Authors: Calina Gogalniceanu, Gogalniceanu P.

Abstract: The authors believe that surgical expertise can be taught and acquired through perseverance, ambition and industry, according to Ericsson’s principles of DP. However, the...

POST-IMPLANT NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS IN THE HORIZONTAL MANDIBULAR ARCH

Authors: O.Stamatin, Maria Voroneanu, Carmen Stelea

Abstract: Evaluation of alveolar bone and of bone morphology, the anatomical ratios of the inferior alveolar nerve, involving clinical and paraclinical examination of the edentulous...

THE CAD-CAM TECHNOLOGY AND THE ZIRCONIA-BASED SYSTEMS IN THE FRONTAL AESTHETIC AREA. A CASE...

Authors: Mona Ionas, Mariana Sabau, T. Ionas

Abstract: The patients interested in physiognomic restorations may choose from among a large range of available materials and techniques. The full-ceramic systems using zirconia, combined...

THE KINEZIMANDIBULOGRAHIC ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENTS WHO ACCUSE NOISES AT THE ATM LEVEL

Authors: O. Aungurencei, Andra Aungurencei, V. Burlui, Maria Ursache

Abstract: Joint noises are the most common sign of joint dysfunction that are observed at more and more subjects. While performing mandible dynamics, under the...

ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF PACIENTS WHO ACCUSE NOISE AT THE ATM LEVEL

Authors: Andra Aungurencei, O. Aungurencei, V. Burlui, Maria Ursache

Abstract: Joint pathology includes the presence of noise at this level that occurs during lifting and lowering movements of the mandible. Besides the ATM, when...

STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF CRANIO-MANDIBULAR RELATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY SLEEP DISORDERS

Authors: Hasna Teofana Elena, Andrian S., Burlui V., Hasna M, Boisteanu Daniela, Mihaiescu T

Abstract: Is the mandibular posterior position an important factor that leads to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? In order to determinate that, we conducted the following...

INFLUENCE OF PERIODONTAL THERAPY UPON THE PATHOLOGY OF DENTAL PULP IN THE ENDO-PERIODONTAL SYNDROME

Authors: Stamate Agafitei Petronela, Mocanu Constanta, Silvia Martu

Abstract: The study aims at evaluating the influence of deep periodontal pathology and of some etiological therapies (scaling and root planning) upon radicular pulp,...

EARLY ORTHODONTIC THERAPY IN ANGLE CLASS III MALOCCLUSIONS

Authors: Hompoth Zsuzsa, Klara Branzaniuc, Mariana Pacurar

Abstract: Dento-maxillary abnormalities included in Angle class III are dismorphic entities with multifactorial aetiology and different clinical manifestations1- 5. They can develop from simple...

EFFICIENT ENDODONTIC SEALING – A KEY TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS

Authors: Liana Aminov, S. Andrian, Mihaela Salceanu, Anca Melian, T. Hamburda, Maria Vataman

Abstract: The investigations carried out on 142 teeth with chronic apical lesions aimed at evidencing the results of the endodontic therapy applied over a long...

THE USE OF LAYERING OBTURATION TECHNIQUES WITH COMPOSITE MATERIALS, IN AESTHETIC CORONARY RESTORATIONS

Authors: Smaranda Nazarie, Maria Vororneanu

Abstract: The increasing concern in personal look and image also increased the demand for aesthetic and even cosmetic restorative treatments, calling for the application of...

ANALYTICAL STUDY ON THE ENAMEL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AS A FUNCTION OF ETCHING TIME

Authors: Malina Niculita, Dana Nicoleta Antonescu, Simona Stoleriu, Gianina Iovan, S. Andrian

Abstract: The aim of the study was mapping of the chemical elements on the enamel surface for the identification of the distinct phases, of...

STUDY REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF ETCHING ON DENTAL HARD TISSUES

Authors: Iulia Ruxandra Gheorghe, Simona Stoleriu, Gianina Iovan, Malina Niculita, S. Andrian

Abstract: Application of phosphoric acid on enamel and dentin surfaces for attaining an optimum adhesion of the composite resins still represents a sensible and highly...

THE ODONTAL STATUS AND CARIOUS AFFECTION LEVEL OF THE FIRST PERMANENT MOLAR IN 16-20...

Authors: Mariana Ilie, Galina Pancu, S.Lacatusu

Abstract: In adolescents and young people, the first permanent molar has the longest functioning period, comparatively with the other permanent teeth from the molar-premolar region,...

NIFFEDIPINE – INDUCED GINGIVAL OVERGROWTH. AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Authors: Mihaela Ciobanica, Ramona Mircea, H. Varlam

Abstract: Gingival overgrowth is a pathological manifestation related to some systemic diseases or to the administration of certain drugs, such as calcium channel blockers...

SALIVARY LEPTIN LEVELS IN RATS TREATED WITH NEUROLEPTICS

Authors: Maria Bogdan, Petra Surlin, Catalina Pisoschi, Florica Popescu

Abstract: Leptin is a protein involved in the adjustment of the satiety apetite equilibrium. Neuroleptics are drugs used as anti-psychotics, their secondary effect being related...

MAY-THURNER SYNDROME – A CONTROVERSIAL VASCULAR ANOMALY

Authors: Shepherd E Alexandra, Shepherd S Caterina

Abstract: The term ‘Vascular Anomalies’ encompass both hemangiomas and vascular malformations such as Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber, Proteus and Maffucci syndromes (1). They are congenital abnormalities and malformations...

MECKEL’S DIVERTICULUM: AN ALTERNATIVE CONDUIT TO DEFUNCTIONING ILEOSTOMY AFTER A LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION FOR...

Authors: Y Sheena, A Shepherd, W Hameed, S El-Rabaa

Abstract: Temporary defunctioning ileostomies are routinely used to protect distal anastamoses in patients undergoing low anterior resections for rectal cancer. We describe a case of...

STUDY OF THE BUCCAL LESIONS CAUSED BY THE MINCOWSCHICHAUFFARD HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA

Authors: Botez C., Brujbu Isabella Cristina, V.R.Murariu

Abstract: The maladies of blood provoke polyformic buccal manifestations, sometimes quite common – such as the stomatites - other times quite difficult to be understood...