Nonsurgical and surgical endodontic treatments have a high success rate in the treatment
and prevention of apical periodontitis when carried out according to standard and accepted …

The oral cavity is the habitat of several hundreds of microbial taxa that have evolved to
coexist in multispecies communities in this unique ecosystem. By contrast, the internal tissue …

The overall success of a periapical surgery is assessed in terms of regeneration of functional
periradicular tissues. The regenerative potential of platelets has been well documented. This …

Objectives Vital pulp therapy (VPT) encompasses distinct treatment modalities for deep
caries that approximate the pulp chamber in vital teeth. Confusion exists in the literature in …

Ng Y‐L, Mann V, Gulabivala K. A prospective study of the factors affecting outcomes of
nonsurgical root canal treatment: part 1: periapical health. International Endodontic Journal …

Objectives Management of carious teeth with signs and symptoms indicative of irreversible
pulpitis is traditionally invasive, but emerging evidence suggests successful treatment …

Introduction A major challenge in root canal treatment is the inability of the current cleaning
and shaping procedures to eliminate bacterial biofilms surviving within the anatomic …

Microbiota are found in highly organized and complex entities, known as biofilms, the
characteristics of which are fundamentally different from microbes in planktonic …

This paper undertakes a broad and comprehensive synthesis of relevant clinical, biological,
biomechanical, technical and healthcare services data to understand the factors affecting …

Introduction: Effective irrigant delivery and agitation are prerequisites for successful
endodontic treatment. Methods: This article presents an overview of the irrigant agitation …