Mariana Pacurar

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mures | UMFTGM · Department of Dental Medicine MD1

Abstract: Sealants are highly efficient and the most secure method for the prevention of caries lesions from pits and fissures in recently erupted permanent teeth. The aim of this study is to clinically assess and compare the retention and evolution of caries of a moisture-tolerant resin-based sealant with a conventional hydrophobic resin-based sea...

Background: Pain is the most common complaint of patients with fixed orthodontic treatment, especially when applying and activating the orthodontic device. The effectiveness of low�level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing pain caused by the orthodontic treatment has been frequently studied over the last few years. In this study, we aim to evaluate th...

The number of oral cancers associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is increasing worldwide. The purpose of this retrospective clinical trial is to investigate the relationship between genital and oral HPV infection and to observe the possibilities of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique and the limitations for oral HPV infection....

The purpose of the study is to assess through a FEM (Finite Element Method analysis), the behavior of a complex structure (enamel-tooth-alveolar bone-periodontal ligament-pulp), subjected to an external load through an orthodontic bracket-with forces of various intensities and to determine its influence on the entire structure.It is necessary to an...

The use of CBCTs (cone beam computer tomography) instead of 2D radiographs in impacted tooth cases allows precise localisation of the impacted canine in all three axial directions, accurate evaluation of its relations with its neighbouring structures and spatial estimation required for the placement of the impacted canine on the arch. Together with...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlations between the pH values of oral fluid and the epidemiologic indicators of dental caries in children aged between 6-12 years. Clinical examinations were performed on 1517 children and the analysis was made in groups of 6-8 years old (n=701) [male (n=353), female (n=348)], and 9-12 years old (n=786...

The aim of the study was to assess the preventive and therapeutic efficacy of a sustained-release varnish (SRV) Cervitec Plus® compared with Corsodyl® mouthwash against Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis and Candida glabrata on acrylate surfaces. Nystatin as the positive control, and sterile saline solution as the negative c...

The phisico-chemical properties of the root canal filling materials play an important role in the outome of the endodontic treatment. Zinc oxide-eugenol, mineral-Trioxid-Aggregate (MTA), calcim-hydroxide or glass ionomer cement are the most frequently used chemical components of the materials, which assure them antimicrobial, radiopacity and adhesi...

The aim of the research is to investigate the characteristics of cranial base morphology in class II division 1 and class II division 2 malocclusions. The study group consisted of 40 patients aged 11 years treated at the Orthodontic Department of "Carol Davila" University. Both gender and both malocclusion types were equally represented. Lateral ce...

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children is characterized by recurrent events of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep. Functional orthopedics has been used for patients who have OSAS and craniofacial anomalies because they change the mandible posture forwards, improving the respiratory function. In present, much atte...

Amelogenine protein is the major component of the continuously secreted enamel extracellular matrix that controls the mineralization of enamel crystals. EmdogainTM is an extract of porcine fetal tooth material, a product based on the high degree of homology between porcine and human enamel proteins, composed primarily of amelogenine protein. It was...

The use of nickel-titanium instruments have become an important part of the root canal treatment, in order to facilitate the cleaning and shaping of root canals, because the incorrect utilization of the endodontic files during endodontic treatment may produce unwanted procedural errors. The aim of this study was to evaluate on simulated curved root...

According to titanium's much higher hardness and strength compared with the bone, if correctly applied, mini-screws will suffer no damage. Reusing orthodontic mini-screws would reduce treatment cost and lead to more use of mini-screws and improvement of orthodontic treatments. In this study, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to assess str...

The prevalence of dental caries in Romania remains high. The objective of this study is to analyse the link between dental caries, salivary pH and buffer capacity and the nutritional status in children. This crosssectional study used a sample of 162 children, between the ages of 6 and 12 years, from Mures County, Romania. The prevalence of caries w...

The aim of this study was to evaluate shear bond strength and adhesive remnant index between two different brands of adhesive systems and brackets. The adhesive systems were represented by Opal Bond MV Composite and Opal Seal (Ultradent), respectively the fluoride releasing Transbond light cure adhesive paste and Transbond XT (3M). The utilised bra...

Because endodontic pathology is caused due to bacterial contamination of the root canal system, endodontic treatment should focus on eliminating microorganisms in root canals. For more than 70 years Calcium Hydroxide has an important role in antimicrobial endodontic therapy. The use of calcium hydroxide is limited by the incomplete removal thereof,...

The aim of study was to evaluate some aspects in the clinical effectiveness of fibre-reinforced composite resin periodontal splints on mobile teeth. Fibres-reinforced composite resin retainers are recommended likewise in the treatment of teeth mobility. The study group was formed by a total of 62 patients, which presented first and second mobility...

The histological processing of the biological material prelevated from the oral cavity involves a series of technical characteristics. The chemical and biochemical principles which apply for the laboratory processing of any tissue or cytological specimen must be specifically adapted to this anatomical location. This study has evaluated the decalcif...

The paper is focused on finding a solution based on an expert system designed to ease the dentist's treatment decision by evaluating the patient's anxiety and stress status.

A small percentage of the population is hypersensitive to dental alloys. For the last few decades, numerous approaches have been made to enhance the hardness of ceramics used in fixed prosthetic restorations. The aim of the research was to study, in vitro, the effectiveness to fracture tests of the aesthetic fixed restorations realized from zirconi...

Orthodontic appliances are intraoral devices used to induce changes in relations between the teeth and the underlying bone structures. Removable orthodontic appliances, which contribute to the alignment of misaligned teeth and to the development of maxillaries, are not fixed to teeth and can be inserted/removed easily on/off the teeth of the dental...

The aim of our researches was represented by the possibility of use in dentistry the natural resources offered by the Black Sea biosystem. The first objective of our research was represented by the manufacture of the collagenic gels, of the algae extracts and of the mixture, in reference with the physical and chemical properties (pH, viscosity, org...

The loss of the hard dental structures represented by dentin and enamel may be due by either to a process of wear of the teeth (erosion, abrasion, wear, abfractie), or by a combination thereof. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two types of dental materials (Gluma desensitizer-Heraeus Kultzer and Geristore-DenMat) in decreas...

A considerable increase of dental fluorosis has been observed in recent years. Research indicates that fluorides may cause allergies, osteoporosis, and dental fluorosis, as well as neurological damage. Exposure to fluorides determines the apparition of different effects in entire body, including the component parts of oral-facial system. Scientists...