Czech Dental Journal, 2013 (vol. 113), issue 2

Dental Check-Ups in Czech Preschool and School Children in 2001-2010 and their Trends

Z. Broukal, E. Lenčová, K. Lišková

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 20-28 | DOI: 10.51479/cspzl.2013.035  

The aim of the study was to determine frequency and structure of preventive dental check-ups in children aged 0-14 years in 2010 and to assess their trend in the last decade (2001-2010). Material and methods: The following data were extracted from datasets on dental care provided to children covered by the General Health Insurance Fund of the Czech Republic: geographical area code, date of the check-up, child's ID and codes of procedures provided during the check-up (check-up, filling, extraction). Calculated parameters for the age-groups of 2-3, 3-6, 6-10 and 10-14 years: per cent seen by a dentist at least once a year, per cent...

The Periodontal Status in Pregnant Women

H. Hecová, Z. Broukal, V. Merglová, J. Stehlíková, P. Chaloupka

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 33-41 | DOI: 10.51479/cspzl.2013.011  

Introduction: The presence of periodontal pathogens in microbial plaque in pregnant women can act as a risk factor increasing the possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate periodontal status of pregnant women in the third trimester and to compare the findings in women with physiologic and risk pregnancy. Materials and methods: The study included 61 women with a physiological pregnancy (group F) and 81 women with a risk pregnancy (group R). The age of women in both groups ranged from 21 to 41 years. The CPI and PBI indices have been recorded in all pregnant women and microbial...

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip

L. Hauer, D. Hrušák, L. Hostička, P. Andrle, J. Jambura, P. Pošta

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 42-51 | DOI: 10.51479/cspzl.2013.012  

Aim of the study: To characterize the current population of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lip with focus on the biological behavior and prognosis of these tumors. To evaluate the lip cancer treatment at the department of maxillofacial surgery in Pilsen. Methods: The retrospective study included 72 patients with 73 lip squamous cell carcinomas diagnosed and treated within seven years (January 2002 - December 2008). Clinical and demographic parameters were identified and evaluated. Results: Patients mean age was 73.2 ± 9.5 years. Male to female ratio was 2,4:1. The lower lip was affected in 68 cases...

Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Extract from Macleya cordata (Willd) R. Br. in the Treatment of "Dry Socket"

K. Chytilová, A. Galandáková, J. Zapletalová, J. Pazdera

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 52-59 | DOI: 10.51479/cspzl.2013.013  

Introduction: "Dry socket" is the most common complication of wound healing after extraction of lower third molar that occurs in about 20% cases. For the local treatment of dry socket the antiseptic and antimicrobial medicaments completed with analgetics are used. Similar therapeutic effect of locally applied of Macleaya cordata extract (MCE; mainly due to the sanguinarine and chelerythrine content) could be presumed because the extract is used in the treatment of gingivitis and reduction of tooth plaque. Aim of work: The aim of clinical study was to examine anti-inflammatory effects of MCE in the treatment of dry socket which...

Healthcare Quality in the Czech Republic within the European Union Context

M. Říha, E. Lenčová, Z. Broukal

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 15-19 | DOI: 10.51479/cspzl.2013.034  

Introduction, Aim: Current health systems of the European Union Member States are characterized by free movement of patients and health professionals and international transfer of medical and information technologies. The issue of assuring the quality of medical services provided to the European Union nationals outside their home member state is therefore critical. The aim of the short communication is to introduce the readers to parameters for healthcare quality evaluation in healthcare facilities in the European Union and to analyze the current situation in the Czech Republic and measures needed. Discussion: Currently the healthcare...

Jubilant prof. MUDr. Zdeněk Broukal, CSc.

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 31  

Zomrel profesor Ležovič

I. Erdelský

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 32  

Vzpomínka na prof. MUDr. Miroslava Fáru, DrSc.

J. Mazánek

Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2013; 113(2): 60