Apical transportation with different root canal preparation techniques using edgEEvolve rotary instruments.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the extent of apical transportation following instrumentation with EdgeEvolve rotary instruments applying single-length and crown-down techniques.

Materials And Methods: In this experimental in-vitro study, 60 mandibular molars with mesiobuccal curvatures of 20°-40° were selected, and digital radiographic images were taken. Teeth were randomly assigned into two groups of single-length and crown-down preparation techniques.

Salivary Visfatin Concentration in Response to Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy.

Introduction: Visfatin is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that has been associated with several immunomodulating processes. The relationship between visfatin and periodontitis has been the subject of a few studies that have described visfatin as an inflammatory marker for periodontitis. However, studies on visfatin as a potential therapeutic target in periodontal diseases are scarce.

Salivary visfatin concentrations in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Background: Visfatin, also known as pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor, is secreted from a variety of cells and is thought to have some proinflammatory and immunomodulating effects. It is indicated that serum/plasma levels of visfatin increase in a number of inflammatory disorders. The present study aims to evaluate salivary concentrations of visfatin in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP).