Apexification is a procedure for treating and preserving immature permanent teeth that have
lost pulp vitality. It contrasts apexogenesis in terms of its outcome in that apical maturation …

Calcium hydroxide has been used extensively in dentistry for a century. Despite its
widespread use as a pulp‐capping agent, its mechanisms of action still remain ambiguous …

INTRODUCTION: Endodontic treatment is commonly based on nonspecific elimination of
intraradicular microorganisms. Although some authors prefer single-visit root canal …

Background In infected periapical tissues, Enterococcus faecalis is one of the most common
dominant bacteria. Chlorhexidine has been proved to show strong antibacterial ability …

This study aimed to assess the response of apical and periapical tissues of dogs' teeth after
root canal filling with different materials. Forty roots from dogs' premolars were prepared …

The release and diffusion of hydroxyl ions (OH−) of calcium hydroxide (Ca (OH) 2)‐based
intracanal medications may be affected by the association with other substances. The aim of …

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Mineral
Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Calcium Enrich Mixture) CEM (mixed with different …

Refractory root canal infection of human teeth is the primary cause of dental treatment
failure. Enterococcus faecalis is the major cause of refractory root canal infection. In the …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vivo the antibacterial effect of calcium
hydroxide (CH) dressings, with or without chlorhexidine (CHX), on human primary teeth with …

Background: The functionalization of metallic surfaces aims at promoting the cellular
response at the biomaterial–tissue interface. This study investigates the effects of the …