Clinical applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in dentistry

L Gholami, S Shahabi, M Jazaeri, M Hadilou… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Given the emergence of resistant bacterial strains and novel microorganisms that globally
threaten human life, moving toward new treatment modalities for microbial infections has …

Present status and future directions: vertical root fractures in root filled teeth

S Patel, B Bhuva, R Bose - International Endodontic Journal, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Vertical root fracture (VRF) is a common reason for the extraction of root filled teeth. The
accurate diagnosis of VRF may be challenging due to the absence of clinical signs, whilst …

Physicochemical and biological properties of AH plus bioceramic

LC de Souza, GST Neves, T Kirkpatrick, A Letra… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and biological
properties of AH Plus Bioceramic (AHPB; Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC) in comparison to …

Role of Enterococcus faecalis in refractory apical periodontitis: from pathogenicity to host cell response

Z Deng, B Lin, F Liu, W Zhao - Journal of oral microbiology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Refractory apical periodontitis (RAP) is an oral infectious disease
characterised by persistent inflammation, progressive alveolar bone destruction, and …

Sodium hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in dentinal tubules: effect of concentration, temperature, and exposure time

H Liu, S Nio, Y Shen - Odontology, 2024 - Springer
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two sodium hypochlorite concentrations at
different exposure times and temperatures against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms of varying …

RETRACTED: Traditional and Recent Root Canal Irrigation Methods and Their Effectiveness: A Review

A Iandolo, M Pisano, A Buonavoglia, F Giordano… - Clinics and …, 2023 - mdpi.com
According to contemporary dental standards, the primary goal of endodontic therapy is the
chemo-mechanical cleaning of the complex root canal system. Watering root canals with …

Multispecies biofilm removal by a multisonic irrigation system in mandibular molars

H Coaguila‐Llerena, R Ordinola‐Zapata… - International …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim The aim of the study was to assess biofilm removal efficacy of GentleWave System and
passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI). Methodology Twenty‐two human mandibular molars with …

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of different combinations of calcium hydroxide against Enterococcus faecalis

KV Teja, K Janani, KC Srivastava, D Shrivastava… - BMC Oral Health, 2023 - Springer
Background The study aims to compare the synergistic antibacterial efficacy of different
combinations of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament against E. faecalis. Material …

Cleaning efficiency of different irrigation techniques in simulated severely curved complex root canal systems

D Donnermeyer, C Averkorn, S Bürklein… - Journal of Endodontics, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction To compare the biofilm-mimicking hydrogel removal efficiency of laser-activated
irrigation (LAI) with five other irrigation techniques in simulated curved root canals with …

Expert consensus on difficulty assessment of endodontic therapy

D Huang, X Wang, J Liang, J Ling, Z Bian… - International Journal of …, 2024 - nature.com
Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease. Common endodontic
treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the …