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 …

In the last decades, the move of medicine towards minimally invasive treatments is notorious
and scientifically grounded. As dentistry naturally follows in its footsteps, minimal access …

In the last decade, several access cavity designs involveing minimal removal of tooth tissue
have been described for gaining entry to pulp chambers during root canal treatment. The …

Clinicians often face dilemmas regarding the most appropriate way to restore a tooth
following root canal treatment. Whilst there is established consensus on the importance of …

The wetness of dentin surfaces, the presence of pulpal pressure, and the thickness of dentin
are extremely important variables during bonding procedures, especially when testing bond …

This narrative review will focus on a number of contemporary considerations relating to the
restoration of root filled teeth and future directions for research. Clinicians are now more …

Most people associate fluoride with the practice of intentionally adding fluoride to public
drinking water supplies for the prevention of tooth decay. However, fluoride can also enter …

OBJECTIVE: Previously an unidentified collagenolytic metalloprotease together with
gelatinase (matrix metalloproteinase-2, MMP-2), and enamelysin (MMP-20) have been …

The primary goal of endodontic therapy is the long-term retention of a functional tooth by
preventing or treating apical periodontitis. However, there are many other factors that impact …

This article provides a brief review of recent investigations concerning the structure and
properties of the tooth. The last decade has brought a greater emphasis on the “durability” of …