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Andreea Stanusi
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Dentist Case Rep
Statement of the Problem: Teeth subjected to occlusal overloads frequently have attrition and non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL). The ethiopathogenic mechanisms of NCCL are incompletely known and represent a subject of interest for specialists. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an advanced non-invasive biomedical imaging technique that allows the examination of the internal biological structure. It can be used for highlighting tooth lesions. The purpose of this study was to identify using Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT) the effects of the occlusal overloads in the cervical area of teeth and to determine which teeth are most affected. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: The study was performed on extracted teeth, priorly subjected to occlusal overloads. Selected teeth were examined macroscopically and using SS-OCT to determine the occlusal wear and the presence of NCCL and cracks in the cervical area. Findings: We established the diagnosis of occlusal wear of various degrees for all teeth. The lesions identified in the cervical area were cracks and NCCL and were found in all teeth. The buccal dental surfaces were more likely to have multiple cervical lesions. Conclusion & Significance: The study showed the effects of occlusal overloads in the cervical area of teeth and established a correlation between occlusal wear and NCCL. Recent Publications: 1. Stănuşi A, Mercuţ V, Scrieciu M, Popescu SM, Iacov Crăiţoiu MM, Dăguci L, Castravete Ş., Amărăscu MO. Analysis of stress generated in the enamel of an upper first premolar: a finite element study. Stoma Edu J. 2020;7(1):28-34. 2. Stănuşi A, Mercuţ V, Ionescu M, Popescu SM, Scrieciu M, Stănuşi AS, Mitruţ I, Ghiţă RE, Turcu A, Petcu C. (2020) Investigation into knowledge of non-carious cervical lesions amongst Romanian dental practitioners – statistical study. Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation; 12(4): 76-83. 3. Popescu, M.; Scrieciu, M.; Osiac, E.; B ˘at ˘aiosu, M.; Vl ˘adut,u, D.; Pascu, R.M.; St ˘anus,i, A.; Glodeanu, A.D.; Ionescu, M.; Mercut, V. Applications of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Enamel Defects. Diagnostics 2022, 12, 636. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics12030636 4. Veenstra, L, Barlow, P, Kossioni, A, et al. Translation and validation of the ageism scale for dental students in Romanian (ASDS-Rom). Eur J Dent Educ. 2021; 25: 12– 17. https://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12572 5. lăduțu D, Popescu SM, Mercuț R, Ionescu M, Scrieciu M, Glodeanu AD, Stănuși A, Rîcă AM, Mercuț V. Associations between Bruxism, Stress, and Manifestations of Temporomandibular Disorder in Young Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(9):5415. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095415
Andreea STĂNUŞI is a DMD PhD graduate, Prosthodontic Medical Resident, Teaching Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania. She (DOB: September 22, 1992) graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova in 2017 and became Medical Resident in Prosthodontics. As a student, she held various positions: President of the Craiova Stomatology Students Society (2013-2014), Member of the Faculty Council (2016-2017), and Member of the University Senate (2016-2017). As a postgraduate her activity is still connected with the academic life. In 2021, she finished her PhD regarding the etiology of non-carious cervical lesions and became Teaching Assistant at the Department of Proshodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
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