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S. Špalj

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h-index: 26
Works: 251
Citations: 2,446

Most-cited papers

The Central Role of the NAD+ Molecule in the Development of Aging and the Prevention of Chronic Age-Related Diseases: Strategies for NAD+ Modulation
B. Poljšak, V. Kovač, S. Špalj, I. Milisav
2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences45 citations Open access
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Dentofacial deformity and orthognatic surgery: Influence on self-esteem and aspects of quality of life.
Margita Belusic Gobic, M. Kralj, D. Harmicar, R. Cerović +2 more
2021Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery41 citations
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Cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by nickel and titanium ions from dental alloys on cells of gastrointestinal tract.
M. Mlinarić, K. Durgo, V. Katić, S. Špalj
2019Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology38 citations
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Symptoms of titanium and nickel allergic sensitization in orthodontic treatment
M. Žigante, Marijana Rincic Mlinaric, M. Kaštelan, Vjera Perković +2 more
2020Progress in orthodontics36 citations Open access
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Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment.
N. Stefanović, Mia Uhač, Martina Brumini, M. Žigante +2 more
2021Angle Orthodontist29 citations Open access
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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
J. Primožič, B. Poljšak, P. Jamnik, V. Kovač +2 more
2021Antioxidants28 citations Open access
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Tooth Color as a Predictor of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults.
Daniela Kovacevic Pavicic, A. Pavlić, Maja Kinkela Devčić, V. Lajnert +1 more
2019Journal of Prosthodontics24 citations
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Periodontal Health Status in Adults Exposed to Tobacco Heating System Aerosol and Cigarette Smoke vs. Non-Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ivana Mišković, D. Kuiš, S. Špalj, Aleksandar Pupovac +1 more
2024Dental journal22 citations Open access
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Parental influence is the most important predictor of child’s orthodontic treatment demand in a preadolescent age
Martina Brumini, M. Šlaj, V. Katić, A. Pavlić +2 more
2019Odontology : official journal of The Society of the Nippon Dental University19 citations
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To what extent are the characteristics of painful temporomandibular disorders predictors of self-reported limitations in jaw function?
Afrim Fetai, Barbara Dedić, V. Lajnert, S. Špalj
2020Cranio18 citations
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Influence of intraoral application of antiseptics and fluorides during orthodontic treatment on corrosion and mechanical characteristics of nickel-titanium alloy in orthodontic appliances.
Tihana Zibar Belašić, B. Pejova, H. O. Ćurković, E. Kamenar +2 more
2021Angle Orthodontist15 citations Open access
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Craniofacial Growth in Adolescence and its Influence on the Mandibular Incisor Crowding
Danira Milos, A. Pavlić, Vaska Vandevska Radunovic, M. Žigante +2 more
2021Acta Stomatologica Croatica15 citations Open access
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Effects of Visual Stimuli from Media on the Perception of Dentofacial Esthetics
Ivana Lauš, Daniela Kovačević Pavičić, Martina Brumini, Vjera Perković +2 more
2020Acta Stomatologica Croatica14 citations Open access
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Orthodontic treatment demand in young adolescents - are parents familiar with their children's desires and reasons?
Mia Uhač, Tihana Zibar Belasic, Vjera Perković, M. Matijević +1 more
2021International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry11 citations
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Comparison of smoking conventional cigarettes and using heated tobacco products on the olfactory and gustatory function in healthy young adults: A cross-sectional study
Ella Sever, D. K. Pavičić, Aleksandar Pupovac, Ema Saltović +2 more
2024Tobacco Induced Diseases10 citations Open access
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Clinical predictors of metal allergic sensitization in orthodontic patients.
M. Žigante, S. Špalj
2022Central European Journal of Public Health10 citations Open access
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Effect of personality traits on the association between clinically assessed malocclusion and the psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics.
Magda Trinajstić-Zrinski, A. Pavlić, V. Katić, S. Špalj
2022Orthodontics & craniofacial research10 citations
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Facial aesthetic concern is a powerful predictor of patients' decision to accept orthognathic surgery.
Vjera Perković, A. Pavlić, Magda Trinajstić-Zrinski, V. Katić +2 more
2021Orthodontics & craniofacial research10 citations
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Bacterial Exposure to Nickel: Influence on Adhesion and Biofilm Formation on Orthodontic Archwires and Sensitivity to Antimicrobial Agents
A. Pavlić, Gabrijela Begić, M. Tota, M. Abram +2 more
2021Materials9 citations Open access
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ORTHODONTIST CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND CLINICAL SITUATION SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCE THE RETENTION PROTOCOL – A SURVEY FROM CROATIA
Z. Popović, Magda Trinajstić-Zrinski, S. Špalj
2020Acta Clinica Croatica9 citations Open access
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Smell and taste in titanium and nickel allergic sensitization in orthodontic patients: Cross-sectional study.
M. Žigante, S. Peternel, Miranda Muhvic Urek, Marijana Rincic Mlinaric +2 more
2020Orthodontics & craniofacial research9 citations
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Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial
S. Špalj, Martina Zigante, Vedrana Tudor, Taner Öztürk +2 more
2025Orthodontics & craniofacial research8 citations Open access
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Stability, survival and costs of vacuum-formed retainers versus bonded lingual braided rectangular and multistranded round wire retainers in the mandible of orthodontic patients over a two-year period
Silvija Kanizaj Ugrin, Jeta Kiseri Kubati, E. Čirgić, Paris Simeon +1 more
2025BMC Oral Health8 citations Open access
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Presence and Maturation Dynamics of Mandibular Third Molars and Their Influence on Late Mandibular Incisor Crowding: A Longitudinal Study
M. Žigante, A. Pavlić, L. Morelato, V. Vandevska-Radunović +1 more
2021International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health8 citations Open access
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Changes in quality of life induced by tooth whitening are not influenced by global self-esteem: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Daniela Kovacevic Pavicic, Marija Kolčeg, V. Lajnert, A. Pavlić +1 more
2019Odontology : official journal of The Society of the Nippon Dental University8 citations
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Influence of personality traits on a patient's decision to accept orthognathic surgery for correction of dentofacial deformity.
Renata Vidaković, M. Žigante, Vjera Perković, S. Špalj
2022Angle Orthodontist7 citations Open access
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Impacts of childhood malocclusion on the family
Jelena Pipovic, Mia Uhač, Vjera Perković, M. Žigante +2 more
2022Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-fortschritte Der Kieferorthopadie7 citations
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Effects of the presence of probiotic bacteria in the aging medium on the surface roughness and chemical composition of two dental alloys
Ines Musa-Trolić, Zrinka Todorić, Darko Pop Acev, P. Makreski +2 more
2019Microscopy research and technique (Print)7 citations
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Does Exposure to Burning and Heated Tobacco Affect the Abundance of Perio-Pathogenic Species in the Subgingival Biofilm?
Ivana Mišković, D. Kuiš, S. Špalj, Aleksandar Pupovac +2 more
2024Applied Sciences6 citations Open access
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Clinical characteristics and caries risk assessment of tobacco heating systems smokers, cigarette smokers and non-smokers: a cross-sectional study
E. Božac, E. Paljević, Ella Sever, A. Braut +2 more
2024Clinical Oral Investigations6 citations
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Perfectionism, self-esteem and body image related to self-perception of orofacial appearance - development and validation of psychometric instrument.
Ema Saltović, D. K. Pavičić, A. Pavlić, Vlatka Debeljak +2 more
2021International Journal of Prosthodontics6 citations
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The rise in glucose concentration in saliva samples mixed with test foods monitored using a glucometer: An observational pilot study.
L. Vuletić, S. Špalj, D. Rogić, Kristina Peroš
2019Journal of Oral Biosciences6 citations
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Characteristics Of Temporomandibular Disorders And Orofacial Pain In Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
V. F. Mesic, A. Laškarin, T. Kehler, S. Špalj +2 more
2022International Journal of Prosthodontics5 citations
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Influence of saliva on the results of global laboratory coagulation tests.
B. Špiljak, L. Šimunović, Ivana Lapić, D. Rogić +2 more
2020Australian dental journal5 citations Open access
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Child Perceptions Questionnaire in Croatia: Two Domains for Measuring Oral Health
D. P. Acev, Martina Brumini, M. Šlaj, V. Katić +1 more
2019Acta Stomatologica Croatica5 citations Open access
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Comparison of efficacy of thermoplastic retainer with round and rectangular bonded lingual wire retainer in the mandible two years after orthodontic treatment: a randomised controlled trial
Silvija Kanizaj Ugrin, S. Špalj
2024Clinical Oral Investigations4 citations
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Supragingival dental biofilm profile and biofilm control during orthodontic treatment with fixed orthodontic appliance: A randomized controlled trial.
T. Zibar Belasic, M. Badnjević, M. Žigante, B. M. Vitezić +2 more
2024Archives of Oral Biology4 citations
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Retention using braided bonded wires: a 2-year follow-up of the dentition and oral hygiene with predictors of relapse
S. Ugrin, B. Dzipunova, S. Špalj
2023Australasian Orthodontic Journal4 citations Open access
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Temporal dynamics of adhesion of oral bacteria to orthodontic appliances.
Renea Radovic, Gabrijela Begić, S. Blagojevic, Ljerka Karleuša +2 more
2023Dental materials journal4 citations Open access
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The effect of nickel ions on the susceptibility of bacteria to ciprofloxacin and ampicillin
A. Pavlić, I. Gobin, Gabrijela Begić, M. Tota +2 more
2022Folia Microbiologica (Prague)4 citations
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Orthognatic Quality of Life: What Are We Measuring?
Renata Vidaković, M. Žigante, Vjera Perković, Tihana Zibar Belasic +2 more
20204 citations
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Effect of Chlorhexidine Digluconate on Oral Bacteria Adhesion to Surfaces of Orthodontic Appliance Alloys
Doria Gergeta, M. Badnjević, Ljerka Karleuša, Željka Maglica +2 more
2024Applied Sciences3 citations Open access
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Effect of use of antiseptics and fluorides during orthodontic treatment on working properties of NiTi archwires in levelling dental arches
Tihana Zibar Belasic, M. Žigante, Mia Uhač, S. Karlović +2 more
2023Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-fortschritte Der Kieferorthopadie3 citations
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Immunohistochemical and Histopathological Features of Persistent Gingival Enlargement in Relation to Metal Allergic Sensitisation during Orthodontic Treatment
M. Žigante, S. Špalj, J. Prpić, A. Pavlić +2 more
2022Materials3 citations Open access
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Satisfaction with smile appearance mediates oral health-related quality of life in adolescents regardless of orthodontic treatment need – a cross-sectional study
Martina Brumini, Magda Trinajstić-Zrinski, V. Katić, Vjera Perković +2 more
2022Acta Odontologica Scandinavica3 citations Open access
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Fluoride release and recharge potential of remineralizing orthodontic adhesive systems.
M. T. Zrinski, Snežana Miljanić, Kristina Peroš, G. Turco +2 more
20193 citations
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Mandibular Advancement in Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Effects on Pharyngeal Airway, Dentoskeletal Characteristics and Quality of Life: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Hana Cukaj Ademi, Martina Zigante, Sheela Premaraj Thyagaseely, Vedrana Tudor +2 more
2025Orthodontics & craniofacial research2 citations Open access
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Temporomandibular Internal Derangements Denote Activity of Axial Spondyloarthritis
A. Laškarin, S. Špalj, G. Laškarin, Antonija Ružić Baršić +5 more
2025Acta Stomatologica Croatica2 citations Open access
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Salivary and serum biomarkers profile of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and temporomandibular disorders
M. Dozet, V. F. Mesic, A. Laškarin, V. Drvar +2 more
2025Clinical Rheumatology2 citations
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Disruption of Early Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Development on Orthodontic Aligner Materials
M. Badnjević, Mirna Petković Didović, Ivana Jelovica Badovinac, Sanja Lučić Blagojević +3 more
2025Processes2 citations Open access
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