Objavljeni radovi

1. Acev DP, Brumini M, Šlaj M, Katić V, Špalj S. Child Perceptions Questionnaire in Croatia: two domains for measuring oral health. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2019;53:47-54. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6508931/. (Q3; Scopus)

2. Kovacevic Pavicic D, Kolceg M, Lajnert V, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Changes in quality of life induced by tooth whitening are not influenced by global self-esteem: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Odontology. 2020;108:143-151. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10266-019-00442-6. (Q2; SICE; IF 1.458)

3. Brumini M, Slaj M, Katic V, Pavlic A, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Spalj S. Parental influence is the most important predictor of child's orthodontic treatment demand in a preadolescent age. Odontology. 2020;108:109-116. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10266-019-00447-1. (Q2; SICE; IF 1.458)

4. Laus I, Kovacevic Pavicic D, Brumini M, Perkovic V, Pavlic A, Spalj S. Effects of visual stimuli from media on the perception of dentofacial esthetics. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2020;54:283-293. https://ascro.hr/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/6-Laus-2020-3.pdf (Q3; Scopus)

5. Popović Z, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Spalj S. Orthodontist clinical experience and clinical situation significantly influence the retention protocol–a survey from Croatia. Acta Clin Croat. 2020;59:3-9.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7382889/pdf/acc-59-3.pdf (Q3; SCIE; IF=0.532)

6. Vidakovic R, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Zibar Belasic T, Uhac M, Spalj S. Orthognatic Quality of Life: what are we measuring? Validation in Croatia. J Craniofac Surg. 2021;32:173-178.  

https://journals.lww.com/jcraniofacialsurgery/Abstract/9000/Orthognatic_Quality_of_Life__What_Are_We.93538.aspx (Q2; CC; IF=0.953)

7. Fetai A, Dedic B, Lajnert V, Spalj S. To what extent are the characteristics of painful temporomandibular disorders predictors of self-reported limitations in jaw function? Cranio. 2020. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1853309 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08869634.2020.1853309 (Q3; CC; IF=1.173)

8. Belusic Gobic M, Kralj M, Harmicar D, Cerovic R, Mady Maricic B, Spalj S. Dentofacial deformity and orthognatic surgery: influence on self-esteem and aspects of quality of life. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2021;49:277-281. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1010518221000378 (Q1; CC; IF 1.766)

9. Stefanovic NL, Uhac M, Brumini M, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Spalj S. Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment. Angle Orthod. 2021. doi: 10.2319/090820-780.1 https://meridian.allenpress.com/angle-orthodontist/article/doi/10.2319/090820-780.1/461319/Predictors-of-patient-compliance-during-Class-II (Q1; CC; IF 1.55)

10. Milos D, Pavlic A, Vandevska Radunovic V, Zigante M, Matthewson A, Spalj S. Craniofacial growth in adolescence and its influence on the mandibular incisor crowding. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2021;55:37-44. https://ascro.hr/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5-Milos-2021-1.pdf (Q3; Scopus)

11. Saltovic E, Pavicic Kovacevic D, Pavlic A, Debeljak V, Zulijani A, Spalj S. Perfectionism, self-esteem and body image related to self-perception of orofacial appearance - development and validation of psychometric instrument. Int J Prosthodont. 2021. [in press]. doi: 10.11607/ijp.7298.                    

http://quintpub.com/journals/ijp/abstract.php?iss2_id=1453&article_id=21211#.YG68ougzZPY (Q2; CC; IF=1.490)

12. Ohrbach  R,  editor.  Diagnostic  Criteria  for  Temporomandibular  Disorders:  Assessment Instruments.  Version  15May2016.  [Dijagnostički  kriteriji  za  temporomandibularne poremećaje  (DK/TMP)  Instrumenti  procjene:  Croatian  Version  23March2021]  Spalj  S, Katic V, Alajbeg I, Celebic A. Trans. www.rdc-tmdinternational.org 

13. Perkovic V, Pavlic A, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Katic V, Zigante M, Spalj S. Facial esthetic concern is powerfull predictor of patients' decision to accept orthognatic surgery. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022;25:112-8. (Q2; IF 2.563)

14. Uhac M, Zibar Belasic T, Perkovic V, Matijevic M, Spalj S. Orthodontic treatment demand in young adolescents – are parents familiar with their children's desires and reasons?. Int J Paed Dent. 2022;32:383-91. (Q1; IF 3.264)

15. Zigante M, Pavlic A, Morelato L, Vandevska-Radunovic V, Spalj S. Presence and maturation dynamics of mandibular third molars and their influence on late mandibular incisor crowding: a longitudinal study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18:10070. doi:10.3390/ijerph181910070. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/19/10070 (CC; Q2; IF 3.390) 

16. Fetai A, Debeljak V, Kovačević Pavičić D, Ivančić Jokić N, Negovetić Vranić D, Kovač Z, et al. Self-massage and low-level laser in treatment of masseter myalgia: short-term effect. Psychiatr Danub. 2021;33(Suppl 10):63-70.  https://www.psychiatria-danubina.com/UserDocsImages/pdf/dnb_vol33_noSuppl%2010/dnb_vol33_noSuppl%2010_63.pdf (CC; Q3; IF 1.063)

17. Vidakovic R, Zigante M, Perkovic V, Spalj S. Influence of personality traits on patient’s decision to accept orthognathic surgery for correction of dentofacial deformity. Angle Orthod. 2022;92:521-8. (Q2; IF 2.684) 

18. Zigante M, Špalj S. Clinical predictors of metal allergic sensitization in orthodontic patients. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2022;30:173-8. (Q3; IF 1.154)

19. Pipovic J, Uhac M, Perkovic V, Zigante M, Stefanovic N, Spalj S. Impacts of childhood malocclusion on the family. J Orofac Orthop. 2022. doi: 10.1007/s00056-022-00422-6. (Q2; IF 2.341)

20. Trinajstic Zrinski M, Pavlic A, Katic V, Spalj S. Effect of personality traits on the association between clinically assessed malocclusion and the psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12579. (Q2; IF 2.563)

21. Fugosic Mesic V, Laskarin AM, Kehler T, Spalj S, Dozet M, Kovacevic Pavicic D. Characteristics of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Int J Prosthod. 2022. (accepted for publication Q2; IF 1.681)

22. Brumini M, Trinajstic Zrinski M, Katic V, Perkovic V, Zigante M, Spalj S. Satisfaction with smile appearance mediates oral health-related quality of life in adolescents regardless of orthodontic treatment need – a cross-sectional study. Acta Odontol Scand. 2022. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2022.2138537. Epub ahead of print. (Q2; IF 2.232)