Albinita Cuc

Dr. Albinita Cuc

Uoradea

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 February 2025 in Bioengineering
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LILIANA SACHELARIELILIANA SACHELARIE
LILIANA SACHELARIE
IRIoana Romanul
Ioana Romanul
DDDaniela Domocos
Daniela Domocos
MMMihaela Moisa
Mihaela Moisa
ACAlbinita Cuc
Albinita Cuc
Loredana Liliana HurjuiLoredana Liliana Hurjui
Loredana Liliana Hurjui
(1) Background: Microcracks and structural fragility in teeth, often undetected by traditional methods until severe complications like fractures or pulp exposure occur, are evaluated in this study using electrical impedance analysis (EIA) as a non-invasive tool for early detection and assessment. (2) Methods: A total of 57 patients were recruited, including individuals with bruxism (n = 20), dental restorations (n = 18), and no significant dental history (control group, n = 19). Electrical impedance measurements were performed on all teeth using a portable device, with data collected from occlusal and proximal surfaces. Patients with abnormal values underwent additional imaging (standard radiographs) to confirm the presence of microcracks. Statistical analyses included ANOVA to compare impedance values between groups and logistic regression to assess the predictors of structural fragility. (3) Results: Teeth with microcracks confirmed by standard radiographs exhibited significantly lower impedance values (mean 50 kΩ) compared to healthy teeth (mean 120 kΩ, p < 0.01). Patients with bruxism showed the highest proportion of teeth with abnormal impedance (45%). Logistic regression identified bruxism as a significant predictor of reduced impedance values (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: Electrical impedance analysis demonstrates promise as a non-invasive method for detecting microcracks and assessing structural fragility in teeth. Its application in routine dental check-ups could enable early interventions, particularly for high-risk patients with bruxism or restorations.

29 September 2026 in Children
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ACAlbinita Cuc
Albinita Cuc
RMRahela Tabita Moca
Rahela Tabita Moca
DBDiana Berechet
Diana Berechet
GCGabriela Ciavoi
Gabriela Ciavoi
RIRaluca Ortensia Cristina Iurcov
Raluca Ortensia Cristina Iurcov
GCGeorge Daniel Cuc
George Daniel Cuc
Background/Objectives: The integrity of the primary teeth in the occlusal support area is essential for the eruption of the permanent successor teeth and for the development of a functional occlusion. This study aimed to clinically evaluate the health status of the primary teeth in the occlusal support area among children in the early mixed dentition attending an orthodontic practice in Oradea, Bihor County, Romania, and to analyze the pattern and prevalence of damage to this area by age and sex. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study was conducted at a specialized orthodontic practice in Oradea, Romania, between January and June 2026. A total of 255 patients aged 6–9 years (136 girls, 119 boys) were included, selected through consecutive sampling from an initial group of 308 patients. The evaluated variables included the integrity of the occlusal support area, the presence of caries, premature extractions, their combination, location, and the type of extracted primary molars. Comparisons between age and sex groups were performed using Fisher’s Exact Test, with Bonferroni-corrected Z-tests. Results: The occlusal support area was damaged in 72.2% of patients, most frequently through a combination of premature extractions and caries (52.7%). Damage increased significantly with age, from 54.8% at 6 years to 80% at 8 years (p = 0.032). The second primary molar was the most frequently extracted tooth (62%). No significant sex-based differences were observed across the overall sample, except for a significant association at 7 years of age (p = 0.001), where girls more frequently presented isolated premature extractions. Conclusions: The occlusal support area is frequently affected in children with early mixed dentition who attended the orthodontic practice from Oradea, Romania, with damage increasing progressively between 6 and 8 years of age. These findings support the need for active monitoring and early preventive interventions during this critical developmental period.