Comparative evaluation of counts in different tapers of rotary system and irrigation fluids: An study.

Background: Bacteria and their by-products are etiological factors for the failure of endodontic treatment. Reduction of root canal bacterial contamination is one of the chief aims of root canal therapy. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different rotary file tapers and two irrigation fluids on counts.

Evaluation of hardness and wear resistance of interim restorative materials.

Background: The interim restorative materials should have certain mechanical properties to withstand in oral cavity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hardness and wear resistance of interim restorative materials.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen identical rectangular shape specimens with dimensions of 2 mm × 10 mm × 30 mm were made from 7 interim materials (TempSpan, Protemp 3 Garant, Revotek, Unifast LC, Tempron, Duralay, and Acropars).

Demographic distribution of odontogenic cysts in Isfahan (Iran) over a 23-year period (1988-2010).

Background: Odontogenic cysts are relatively common lesions which can cause different complications. As demographic information is lacking in Iran and specially in Isfahan, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of odontogenic cysts according to age, gender and affected area among patients referring to the Oral Pathology Department of the Dental School of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Iran) over a 23-year period.

Materials And Methods: A total of 7412 diagnosed lesions recorded in the Oral Pathology Department archives of Isfahan Dental School between 1988 and 2010 were reevaluated, then odontogenic cysts were separated through reviewing microscopic slides according to the 2005 World Health Organization classification and variables such as age, gender, the infected jaw, and its specific region were obtained by SPSS Version 16.

Odontogenic tumors in Iran, Isfahan: A study of 260 cases.

Background: The aim of this study was to record the relative frequency of odontogenic tumors (OTs), evaluate and analyze the epidemiological features of the lesions in patients referring to dental faculty of Isfahan and compare these data with previous studies.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we reviewed the records of 6,860 lesions from 1988 to 2010 archived in the oral pathology department of dental faculty of Isfahan retrospectively and using criteria for histological typification published by the WHO in 2005. Age, sex, site and extent of tumors were analyzed.

Comparing Coronal Discoloration Between AH26 and ZOE Sealers.

Introduction: Intrinsic tooth discolorations after endodontic treatment are principally attributed to the composition of necrotic pulp tissue, hemorrhage within the pulp cavity, endodontic medicaments and/or filling materials. Residual sealer left in pulp chamber after obturation can cause discoloration. The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate coronal discoloration created by AH26 and ZOE sealers after four months.

Fracture strength of mesiobuccal roots following canal preparation with hand and rotary instrumentation: an in vitro study.

Introduction: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the effect of hand and rotary instruments on fracture strength of tooth roots.

Materials And Methods: Thirty two teeth were randomly divided into two experimental groups of 15 each and one negative control group with two samples. In group 1, step-back technique with conventional stainless steel K-files was used, and in group 2, instrumentation was performed using rotary Ni-Ti Hero642.