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This report describes the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a rare case of an odontogenic sinus tract to the chin. Despite the absence of caries, fillings, or crown damage, both lower central incisors were involved in a bony lesion. No history of any traumatic facial or dental injury was reported, and no orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances was performed. The findings on panoramic radiograph were incidental--the patient applied to the dental clinic due to a toothache in a lower first molar. The patient's history comprised seven-year-long unsuccessful dermatologic therapy. This included intraoral antibiotic and antihistamine intake, as well as topical antibiotic and steroid application. Endodontic treatment was proceeded, followed by recovery of the skin lesion. In the case of a single chronic suppurative or nodulocystic facial lesion, a dental clinical examination as well as a radiological assessment of the maxillary and mandibular dentition should be performed to exclude any odontogenic cause.

Introduction: Many research findings indicate long-term health risks of early age at menarche. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of early and late onset of menarche on menstrual disturbances and anthropometric measures among university students.

Material and methods: The research was carried out among 566 students of the Jagiellonian University. Measurements of the height, weight and waist circumference were taken for each person. The age at the first menstruation was assessed by a retrospective method based on information given by the students. Data related to the pattern of the menstrual cycle were gathered by a survey.

Results: The group featured an average age at menarche of 12.71, ranging between 10 and 17 years. The post--menarchal year was at least 5. According to percentiles, the females were divided into three groups of different puberty rate. Significant differences were observed in the pattern of menstrual cycles with relation to age at menarche. Among the early- and late-maturing group irregular cycles were more frequent than among those who reached puberty at the average age. The longest cycles and most frequent oligomenorrhoea were observed in the late-maturing group. There were no differences observed regarding the number of days with menstrual bleeding, although the early-maturing women more frequently declared that bleeding was profuse. Within the group of early-maturing students a significantly larger number declared to have suffered menstrual pain than in the other groups. More early-maturing students also complained of back pain and headaches during the menstrual cycle.

Conclusion: Both early and late menarche might be related to menstrual dysfunction among young women. Menstrual disturbances were more prevalent among women who experienced menarche at a younger age. Moreover, in the early-maturing group overweight and obese states, as well as abdominal obesity, were frequent, and they are known as risk factors in many illnesses.

First of all, the history and development of Birstonas, a health resort by the river Neman, near Vilnius, first mentioned in 1382, are recounted in detail. The value of this health resort was determined by a mild climate and salt springs. Information on Birstonas by Władysław Syrokomla (1823-1862), the Polish poet, and Zygmunt Gloger (1845-1910), the Polish ethnographer, archaeologist and historian are well known. The indications and contraindications in many diseases, and the effects of treatment in this health resort are described. Finally, the opportunities for recreation and the attractions in this charming health resort are presented. Attention was paid to the leading role of Poles in the development of this health resort now in Lithuania. The biographies of several physicians practicing in Birstonas: Jan Sokołowski, Aleksander T.W. Korewa, Anicety Renier, Stanisław K. Wikszemski, Benedykt Bilifiski, Erminio Andriolli, Roman Przybylski and Paweł A. Sawicki are presented. Their biographies, professional achievements and work in Birstonas are depicted in detail.

Innovations in diagnostic techniques due to the introduction of endoscopy, and the development in X-ray technology were fundamental in lessening dependence on surgery, and for urology to be recognised as a new discipline. Afterwards, endoscopic surgery came to the fore. Urology in Lemberg, The aim of the study is to present the development of urology in Lemberg as an independent speciality, and its separation from surgery. Well-known Lemberg surgeons who were interested in surgery of the genitourinary system are discussed. The beginning of urology and its development within the framework of surgical departments, and as an independent facility in the interwar period is described. The fate of the Polish department of urology during the interwar period and the World War II is also presented. The development of Ukrainian urology after the World War II is also described. Extensive research was undertaken to collect the literature and documents in Polish and German archives and libraries in order to prepare this study. The author also presents the leading Ukrainian urologists who contributed from the post war period to the last 22 years of free Ukraine (from December 1991), and discusses the development of modern urology in Lviv today.

Introduction: The size and symmetry of the eye-socket have puzzled many medical and biological scientists. The orbit is a very complicated skull part because of the great number of bones involved in its structure, and its specific physiological function. The aim of our study was to estimate variations in the shape, size and position of the orbital openings in contemporary human skulls by using computer software.

Material and methods: The material consisted of 80 male human skulls of the European population from the beginning of the 20th century. X-ray photographs were taken in the P-A projection, then the images were scanned and calibrated by means of MicroStation 95 Academic Edition software. Tools for measuring the vector elements were used to assess measurements: n-mf, mf-ml, mf-ek, spa--sbk and the area of the orbital opening. The orbital index and the index of morphological asymmetry were assessed. Michalski's tables were used to establish orbit features. The statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica computer software package.

Results and conclusions: Measurements of the eye--socket position in relation to the mid-line were significantly more frequently larger on the left-hand side, which means a more lateral position of orbits on that side. The measurements of breadth, height and area were more frequently larger on the right side. The asymmetry index was significant for orbit width. The majority of the examined orbits were classified as hypsikonch, according to the orbital index. According to Michalski's scale, the dominant size data described orbital openings in the European population from the West Pomeranian region. The awareness of variability in this area is necessary for the correct interpretation of patients' examination results, reconstruction planning, in forensic medicine, and anthropology.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was the estimation of foetal femoral bone development, based on anthropometric, densitometric and histometric examination.

Material and methods: The study was done on 68 foetuses (31 female and 37 male) of various foetal ages (16-31 weeks of gestation). The specimens, ranging 16-31 weeks of gestation, were divided into 3 groups for better statistical analysis. After the left and right limb were removed from specimens each femoral bone was radiographed using a Microfocus 401 bone X-ray apparatus. Radiographs were digitized with an analogue camera and an A/D converter for transfer to a computer. Four measurements were taken for each bone: the total length of the shaft; the breadth of the proximal epiphysis; the breadth of the central part of the shaft; and the breadth of the distal epiphysis. After anthropometric research densitometric research was started within which BMC and BMD measurements were taken by a DPX-L osteodensitometer, Lunar, Wisconsin, USA, for tiny osseous structures. Mean values for results were calculated, and their correlation with the age and sex of the examined foetuses was described. The bones examined were cleared of soft tissues, and afterwards histological specimens were taken from the proximal epiphysis, the central part of the shaft, and the distal epiphysis for histometric study. The obtained histological images were saved on the computer, and processed using a special image analyser. During the experiment the surface area and circumference oftrabeculae of bone were calculated. The obtained values were used for estimating histometric indicators that describe the osseous structure of the proximal epiphysis, the central part of the shaft, and the distal epiphysis.

Results: Results of this research from certain parts of the femoral bone were described for the right and left limbs in correlation with the foetuses' age and sex. It has been stated that arbitrary diameters of foetal femoral bone are strongly and positively correlated with the total length of the femoral bone, CRL and the age of the examined foetuses. Anthropometric analysis of foetal femoral bones in the early stage of development do not indicate lateralization features. The mineral content of femoral bones (BMC) indicates a characteristic, positive correlation with foetal age, but the mineral density of foetal femoral bones (BMD) does not correlate with its development. The density of the femoral bone in human foetuses increases with age in all bone's parts and histometric parameters of foetal femoral bones show variability in terms of sex at an early stage of intrauterine development. Based on the given anthropometric densitometric and histometric data the occurrence of foetal dimorphism features has been analyzed in randomly chosen foetal groups. The cluster analysis and analysis of many other parameters of developing femoral bone revealed features of s

Introduction: The paper presents clinical-radiological research on the impact of the new semi-cement luting agent in the immediately loaded implant-supported restoration on alveolar ridge resorption.

Material and methods: 25 patients with a partially edentulous alveolar ridge in the anterior section of the maxilla or mandible were included in the study. The implants were inserted with the application of traditional burs or with a Piezosurgery device supplied by Mectron. Taking into account the method of implant bed preparation, the scientific material was divided into two groups. The implants were loaded immediately with single crown restorations cemented with the Implantlink semi cement application. The following indices were taken into consideration: pocket depth around implant calculated at four measuring points, marginal alveolar bone loss measured using radio-visiography, the 3-degree Wachtel scale of healing of the soft tissue. In addition, the presence and possible width or height of any recession around the implants was measured. The success of the implant treatment was assessed according to the Albrektsson success criteria. The research results were subjected to statistical analysis.

Results: The results of our study revealed no influence of the Implant-link semi cement on the crestal bone level, regardless of the bone bed preparation technique.

The history ofNiemirów, a health resort on the south-eastern borderland of Poland is recounted in full particulars first of all. A mild climate, charming regions, natural stuffs (sulphuric-alkaline salt springs and therapeutic mud) formed the status of this health resort. The indications and contraindications in many diseases and effects of treatment in a health resort are described. The bats in Niemirów and fixtures are presented widely. The chances of recreation and attractions in this health resort are presented finally.