Apical periodontitis has a microbial aetiology and is one of the most common inflammatory
diseases that affect humans. Fungi, archaea and viruses have been found in association …

Aim: The aim of this systematic analysis was to assess the prevalence of dentinal
microcracks at various levels (3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex) after using instruments made …

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

Endodontic sealers for non-surgical root canal treatment (NSRCT) span many compositions
and attributes. This comprehensive review discusses current types of endodontic sealers by …

Endodontic treatment failure may occur due to different causes such as persistence of
bacteria, root canals that are poorly cleaned and obturated, improper coronal seal (leakage) …

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 …

Chemomechanical preparation is intended to clean, disinfect, and shape the root canal. This
step is of utmost importance during treatment of infected teeth with apical periodontitis …

Evidence shows the polymicrobial etiology of endodontic infections, in which bacteria and
their products are the main agents for the development, progression, and dissemination of …

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 …

Background The main cause of endodontic failure is the persistence of microorganisms that
cause an intraradicular or extratradicular infection and that become resistant to disinfection …