Stomatológ, 2021 (vol. 31), issue 2
Supportive periodontal therapy in patients with periodontitis
Tomáš Siebert, Dagmar Statelová, Mária Janíčková, Barbora Stenchláková
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):3-7 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.014 
Reinfection of periodontal tissues is always a serious problem for the patient. In the paper, we describe the state of health of the reduced periodontium in a stable patient with a history of periodontitis. This condition can be very fragile and transient in some individuals, especially if the patient would not receive ongoing health care in the form of supportive periodontal therapy. Therefore, we try to prevent and limit reinfection of the periodontium during scheduled recalls by individually appointed visits. An absolute collaboration on the patient's side is essential for these procedures. The aim of this scientific article is to describe the importance...
Scheme of a new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and periodontium-related conditions
Neda Markovská
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):8-14 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.015
The article presents a new classification of periodontal diseases, which is necessary for a dental practice in Slovakia. The work is a translation of basic publications and recommendations of world experts in periodontology and supplemented by photo documentation of the author.
Periodontal health and motivation of the patient in periodontology
Tomáš Siebert, Dagmar Statelová, Mária Janíčková, Barbora Stenchláková
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):15-20 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.016
Periodontal health is defined as a condition of periodontal tissues without the presence of an inflammatory disease of the dental ligaments. The person does not suffer any consequences (mental or physical ones) resulting from the previous diseases. Tissues located in the vicinity of the implants, known as peri-implant tissues, have a specific and in many aspects similar anatomy. An elaborated protocol of preventive measures to ensure periodontal health is extremely important. There is convincing evidence that motivational interviewing often leads to more favourable clinical responses to treatment than conventional preventive tools. This scientific...
New classification of gingivitis
Eugen Ďurovič, Jana Kluknavská, Silvia Timková
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):21-23 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.017
The authors present a new classification of gingivitis as part of a new classification of periodontal diseases. The new classification was worked out in 2017. In conclusion, the authors introduce basic literature review for understanding the classification of gingivitis and all available literary sources on the classification of periodontal diseases.
Treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis in a patient with multiple systemic risk factors
Barbora Stenchláková, Tomáš Siebert
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):24-29 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.018
This study aims to point out the importance of diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis according to the latest methods in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), obesity, and diabetes mellitus. After a thorough history, clinical examination of the periodontal tissue, and X-ray examination, a diagnosis of aggressive periodontitis was established. An individual treatment plan was developed for the patient according to current scientific knowledge in evidence-based medicine. Immediately after subgingival treatment, the patient was indicated for systemic antibiotic therapy consisting of amoxicillin in combination with metronidazole as the gold standard...
Xerostomia
Bohuslav Novák, Amir Amiry Manesh, Petra Havranková, Saeid Nikjoo, Miroslava Valová, Peter Stanko
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):31-35 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.019
Xerostomia or oral dryness is developed when the amount of the whole saliva is primarily reduced or even absent. Xerostomia has significant devastating effects not only on the oral environment but also on an individual's general wellbeing. It poses substantial challenges regarding diagnosis and treatment for both patients and clinicians. In recent years, several therapeutic strategies have been proposed to reduce patients' symptoms; however, xerostomia remains an unresolved complaint in human dental practice, especially among elderly subjects. BioXtra is a synthetic product that contains all essential salivary components to relieve the symptoms of...
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis as an autoimmune disease
Silvia Timková, Jana Kluknavská, Eugen Ďurovič, Jozef Minčík
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):36-42 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.020
In the study, the authors present brief characteristics on RAS (Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis). Initially, they report that three clinical forms are currently recognized: 1. minor aphthous stomatitis, 2. major aphthous stomatitis that replaces recurrent necrotizing mucous periodontitis, 3. herpetiform ulcers, which are not etiologically related to type 1 or type 2 herpes viruses. Their classification is supported by data in the table below. Then, the authors report on the factors that may come into causation with RAS. In an overview, they provide characteristics and report on epidemiology, causality, local factors, and relationships to a group of herpes...
Eating Disorders
Jana Kluknavská, Silvia Timková, Eugen Ďurovič
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):43-45 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.021
In this review article, the authors describe the characteristics, incidence and clinical picture of medical conditions that are classified as eating disorders. They make the public familiar with bulimia, anorexia nervosa and gastroesophageal reflux diseases. The authors state that bulimia is treated by psychiatrists and the dentists come across with the unilaterally torn corners of the mouth caused by deliberate urge to vomit. Xerostomia and symptoms of malnutrition occur. Similarly, anorexia nervosa is the domain of psychiatrists and neurologists. However, it is classified as eating disorder. In the oral cavity, side effects of taken medicaments,...
Pulpotomy using Portland cement in Mature Permanent Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis
Sami Albatal, Chaza Kouchaji, Marwan Al-Akkad, Radek Mounajjed
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):46-51 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.022
This report describes performing a pulpotomy procedure for a child using Portland cement in a permanent molar with closed apices and irreversible pulpitis. A 9-year-old male patient complained of pain in right posterior tooth region for 4-5 days. After complete clinical and radiographic examination, the involved tooth was diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis. The treatment plan was to perform complete coronal pulpotomy followed by placement of Portland cement in the pulp chamber then to rebuild by composite resin restoration. Consequently, the coronal pulpal tissue was extirpated using a sharp spoon excavator. The pulp chamber was irrigated with sterile...
Potential causes and treatment of mouth opening difficulty in temporomandibular joint disorders
Juraj Zajko
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):52-58 | DOI: 10.69658/sto.2021.023
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a relatively stressed and loaded joint, the function of which is applied during eating (food intake) and communication (speaking). The normal function of TMJ is monitored through intentional opening-closing process of the mouth, and via assessing the maximum range of opening the mouth. This condition is relatively individual and ranges from 3.0 to 4.8 cm. The value is taken as a normal movement of the mouth. If the value is above this limit, we speak of hypermobility and below this limit of hypomobility or difficulty in opening the mouth. The highest value that was measured was 7.2 cm. Causes of mouth opening difficulty...
Prof. MUDr. Neda Markovská, CSc.
Jozef Minčík
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):59
On September 7 this year, Prof. Neda Markovská, CSc. celebrated an important birthday in her life and entered a new decade.
Doc. MUDr. Rudolf KOTULA, CSc.
Stomatológ 2021, 31(2):60