Publications by authors named "Archana Durvasulu"
Introduction: The aim of this case-control study was to examine the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and the occurrence of VRFs. The crack extension, dentin sclerosis, and chemical characteristics of root dentin in teeth with VRF from patients with/without DM were also compared.
Methods: One hundred and thirty-two patients diagnosed with VRF in crowned root filled posterior teeth were selected.
Objective: This study was performed to assess smear layer formation and erosion after final irrigation protocols with metal and non-metal tips in the apical third of root canals.
Methods: Forty mandibular premolars were instrumented with ProTaper Gold files up to F3 and embedded in a closed silicone flask system. The teeth were subsequently cleaved and 4 sequential indentations (1 to 4 mm from the apical foramen) were prepared on the buccal root canal walls to standardize sites for environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) imaging.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how the bacterial species E. faecalis and L. casei affect the durability of three types of resin luting cements used in dental restorations.
- The research involved exposing samples of these cements to the bacteria for up to 28 days to measure changes in their properties, such as solubility and hardness.
- Results showed that while these bacteria exhibited enzyme activity that could lead to resin degradation, there were no significant changes in cement hardness or weight loss after the periods tested, although resin degradation products were released.
Current Trends in the Use of Irrigant Activation Techniques Among Endodontists & Post-Graduate Dental Students in India -A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Based Survey.
Eur Endod J
September 2021
Objective: The aim of this survey was to examine the practice/use of Irrigant Activation Techniques (IAT) among Endodontists and post-graduate dental students in India.
Methods: An invitation to participate in this survey was sent by electronic mail to 902 members of Indian Endodontic society. A total of 32 questions were finalized for the survey after validation by five endodontic experts.
Aim To compare the periodontal status in relation to the lower anteriors of patients between labial and lingual orthodontic therapy. Materials and methods The study includes a total of 20 patients in the age group of 20-30 years. All the included patients were selected with limited lower anterior crowding within 0-8 mm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: This in vivo study aimed to evaluate the development of dentinal microcracks after root canal preparation of contralateral premolars with rotary or hand instruments using micro-computed tomographic technology.
Methods: Sixty contralateral intact maxillary and mandibular premolars in which extraction was indicated for orthodontic purposes were selected and distributed into positive (n = 6, teeth with induced root microcracks) and negative (n = 6, intact teeth) control groups as well as 2 experimental groups (n = 24) according to the instrumentation protocol: ProTaper rotary (PTR) or ProTaper hand (PTH) systems (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). After root canal preparation, teeth were extracted using an atraumatic technique and scanned at a resolution of 17.
Objectives: This randomized clinical trial tested the effect of three different desensitizing agents on reduction of pain due to hypersensitive cervical dentin lesions.
Materials And Methods: Twenty-eight individuals with 84 teeth diagnosed with cervical dentin hypersensitivity (DH) in at least one tooth in any three of the four quadrants were selected. Patients exhibiting pain scores of two or more on the visual analog scale (VAS) were included in the study.
Aim: The aim of this clinical study was to assess the influence of irrigation needle gauge on endodontic irrigation flow rates.
Settings And Design: In vivo assessment.
Materials And Methods: Five specialist endodontists performed intracanal irrigation procedures on 50 mesiobuccal canal of mandibular first molars using three different irrigation needle gauges.
Prevalence of periradicular radiolucencies and its association with the quality of root canal procedures and coronal restorations in an adult urban Indian population.
J Conserv Dent
February 2015
Aims: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of periradicular radiolucencies (PR) from an urban adult Indian population and to investigate the quality of root canal procedures and coronal restorations and their association with prevalence of PR in root-filled teeth.
Settings And Design: Cross-sectional study.
Material And Methods: A total of 1,340 subjects (18+ years of age) who reported for non-emergency dental care to 5 different dental care centers had their panoramic radiographs taken during the period from January to December 2013.