Biological properties versus solubility of endodontic sealers and cements.

Endodontic sealers and cements used in root canal treatment have different compositions and properties. Common to all materials is that their primary goal is to fill gaps and voids, making a permanent seal of the root canal system. Furthermore, aspects such as antibacterial properties, cytotoxicity, setting time, solubility and biocompatibility are also crucial and ought to be considered.

Orthodontic management of traumatic dental injuries in Norway and orthodontists' perceptions of referral routines: A quality assurance survey.

Background/aim: Orthodontic treatment of patients with traumatic dental injuries is challenging, with limited evidence of routines and outcomes. The aims of this study were: (i) to describe how orthodontists perceive the information on traumatic dental injuries received by referral from the Public Dental Health Service before orthodontic treatment and (ii) to assess orthodontists' knowledge and working routines in managing traumatic dental injuries.

Materials And Methods: Data were obtained through a survey of all practicing orthodontists registered as members of the Norwegian Association of Orthodontists (n = 203).

Impact of Case Difficulty, Endodontic Mishaps, and Instrumentation Method on Endodontic Treatment Outcome and Quality of Life: A Four-Year Follow-up Study.

Introduction: Root canal treatment (RCT) is often considered a difficult procedure for both the patient and treatment provider. The American Association of Endodontists case difficulty assessment form categorizes cases as minimal, moderate, and high difficulty level. We recently showed that endodontic mishaps occur frequently during treatment of teeth in high difficulty category.

Differential Responses of Human Dental Pulp Stromal Cells to Bioceramic Materials: A Comparative Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of white MTA-Angelus (wMTA), Biodentine® (Biodentine) and TotalFill® BC Root Repair Material putty (TotalFill) on human dental pulp stromal cells (hDPSCs) .

Materials And Methods: hDPSCs were isolated from third molars of healthy young adults. Material elutes at different concentrations were prepared.

Influence of dental education on adoption and integration of technological aids in the delivery of endodontic care by dental practitioners: a survey.

Objective: To investigate adoption and integration of technological aids during endodontic treatment and where dental practitioners (DPs) learnt to use this technology.

Materials And Methods: An electronic questionnaire was distributed to all 459 dentists who graduated from University of Bergen between 2008 and 2018. The respondents were divided into two cohorts, older graduates (2008-2013) and newer graduates(2014-2018).