Prevalence of Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular Molars of a Saudi Subpopulation: A Prospective Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study.

Background: Root canal treatment is compromised when one or more root canals are left unmanaged, especially in the case of multirooted teeth. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has the advantage of clearly recognizing the anatomical structures without any blurring and superimposition. There are few studies that assess the middle mesial canal (MMC) prevalence in the Saudi population using CBCT imaging.

Prevalence of Root Canal Treatment During Orthodontic Treatment: A Retrospective Five-Year Follow-Up.

Background: Orthodontic and endodontic treatments are commonly studied. It has been advocated that orthodontic treatment can cause an impact on endodontically treated teeth, and root canal therapy (RCT) during orthodontic intervention can cause a halt in treatment, thus prolonging the treatment duration. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of RCT among patients subjected to orthodontic treatment.

Comparative Study Assessing the Canal Cleanliness Using Automated Device and Conventional Syringe Needle for Root Canal Irrigation-An Ex-Vivo Study.

The success of endodontic treatment relies on both apical and coronal sealing. To achieve a good three-dimensional seal, the removal of the smear layer becomes mandatory. This study aims to assess the difference in debris accumulation and smear layer formation while using automated root canal irrigation and conventional syringe needle irrigation.

Antimicrobial Activity of Medicinal Plant Against Selected Oral Pathogens.

Background: is a plant found and used in Saudi Arabia as traditional herbal medicine. Various types of plant extracts with inherent synergistic properties are being used against oral diseases. Thus, in the present study, the anti-microbial activity of extracts was studied against six common oral pathogenic bacterial strains and a pathogenic fungus.

Effect of Different Intracanal Medicaments on the Viability and Survival of Dental Pulp Stem Cells.

Background: Stem cells play an important role in the success of regenerative endodontic procedures. They are affected by the presence of medicaments that are used before the induction of bleeding or the creation of a scaffold for endodontic regeneration. This study examines the effects of different intracanal medicaments on the viability and survival of dental pulp stem cells at different doses and over different exposure times.

Anatomical Evaluation of Root and Root Canal Configuration of Permanent Maxillary Dentition in the Population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aim: This study is aimed at combining the sample sizes of all studies on permanent maxillary teeth conducted in different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to obtain a large sample size that represents the population of the KSA. The outcome of these combined studies is compared with international studies in terms of the number of roots, number of canals, and canal configurations on the basis of Vertucci's classification. .

Structural Features of the Mental Foramen in a Saudi Subpopulation: A Retrospective CBCT Study.

Introduction: Accurate and precise knowledge about the position, size, and shape of the mental foramen (MF) are critical in avoiding procedural complications. The MF's anatomical features vary among different ethnic groups, and various radiographic techniques have been used to determine these variations.

Aims: To evaluate the MF's shape, vertical and horizontal positions, and distance from the border of the mandible.

Analysis of Bilateral Symmetry of Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition: An CBCT Study in a Saudi Arabian Population.

Aim And Objective: To evaluate the internal symmetry of roots and root canals of permanent maxillary and mandibular teeth. This study used cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to examine the bilateral symmetry of root canals, their configuration, and the number of roots in a Saudi Arabian population.

Materials And Methods: CBCT images of 5,223 teeth from records of 208 patients (age of 28.

Adipogenic Stimulation and Pyrrolidine Dithiocarbamate Induced Osteogenic Inhibition of Dental Pulp Stem Cells Is Countered by Cordycepin.

Background: dental pulp-derived stem cells are easy to access and collect and are an excellent source of stem cells for regenerative therapy. These cells can interact with many biomolecules and scaffolds and can pass on the instructive signals to the sites of regeneration where they are used. In this regard cordycepin, a potential biomolecule derived from medicinal mushrooms with a spectrum of bioactive properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer has not yet been tested for its effect on human dental pulp stem cells.

Prevalence of Missed Canals and Their Association with Apical Periodontitis in Posterior Endodontically Treated Teeth: A CBCT Study.

Background: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of missed canals in endodontically treated teeth and their association with apical periodontitis in a Saudi Arabian population using CBCT.

Materials And Methods: A total of 208 CBCT radiographs were investigated. For each tooth, radiographs of axial, coronal, and sagittal segments were acquired to appraise the external as well as the internal structure of the root canal system and apical area.

Anatomical Evaluation of Mandibular Molars in a Saudi Population: An In Vivo Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study.

Objective: This study assessed the canal configuration of mandibular molars according to Vertucci's classification of a Saudi population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: A total of 290 first and 367 second mandibular molars were analyzed. The CBCT images were evaluated in three sections to inspect the number of roots and canals and canal system.

Radiographic and clinical outcomes of the treatment of immature permanent teeth by revascularization or apexification: a pilot retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: This retrospective cohort study compared clinical and radiographic outcomes of endodontic treatment performed in immature nonvital permanent teeth by apexification (calcium hydroxide or apical barrier with mineral trioxide aggregate) versus revascularization.

Methods: A comprehensive chart review was performed to obtain a cohort of previously completed cases with recalls. Clinical and radiographic data were collected for 31 treated teeth (19 revascularization and 12 apexification) with an average follow-up time of 17 months and a recall rate of 63%.