Background The clinical results following regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) vary
according to numerous parameters, including the presence of bacteria. This limitation …

The oral cavity has a specific microenvironment, and structures such as teeth are constantly
exposed to chemical and biological factors. Although the structure of the teeth is permanent …

Acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) are typical quorum-sensing molecules of gram-negative
bacteria. Recent evidence suggests that AHLs may also affect gram-positives, although …

Multidrug-resistant organisms have increased the prevalence of infectious diseases and
have become the leading source of death globally. The adverse effects associated with …

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a non‐instrumentation technique to
disinfect root canals infected by a human dental plaque‐derived multispecies biofilm …

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate and correlate the prevalence of
Enterococcus faecalis in saliva and in root canals with different pulpal and periapical …

The immune system is an extremely complex biological network that plays a crucial role in
the hemostasis of periapical tissue, pathogenesis of apical periodontitis (AP), and periapical …

Background Despite the high success rate of root canal treatment, failures are observed in a
broad range of cases. Therefore, the need for novel approaches with the development of …

This study aimed to examine the penetration depth into dentinal tubules of some chelating
agents. The 17% EDTA and two preparations containing surfactants (Smear Clear, Bioakt …

Objective To evaluate the bacteria debridement efficacy of two generations of sonic root
canal irrigant activation systems: EndoActivator (Dentsply Sirona), the first generation, and …