Purpose: To investigate the use of a cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) source in a clinically
realistic endodontic procedure to enhance the bond strength of a dental adhesive in root
canal restoration. Materials and Methods: CAP was generated by a handheld DBD-jet
prototype specifically designed for biomedical applications. Extracted monoradicular teeth
were standardized through crown sectioning and root canal shaping before being
embedded in epoxy resin cylinders using a custom molding procedure designed to ensure …