Comparative evaluation of the effect of three different obturation techniques on push-out bond strength of AH Plus Bioceramic and EndoCeramic sealers: An study.

Context: Effect of three different obturation techniques on bond strength of bioceramic sealers.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of cold lateral compaction, thermafil, and thermoplasticized obturation techniques on the push-out bond strength of AH Plus Bioceramic and EndoCeramic sealers.

Settings And Design: The design of the study was an study.

An assessment of the influence of dentinal pretreatment with chlorhexidine, nonthermal atmospheric plasma, chitosan, and proanthocyanidins on shear bond strength to composite.

Context: Dentin biomodification has been emphasized as a means of improving the bond between composite resin and tooth surface, consequently enhancing its longevity.

Aim: To evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of dentin after pretreatment with 2% chlorhexidine (CHX), 2% chitosan, nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP), proanthocyanidins (5% pine bark ((PB) and 5% bromelain).

Settings And Design: The study was designed as an investigation.

Effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma application at different time intervals on the dentinal shear bond strength pretreated with 2% chlorhexidine as cavity disinfectant: An study.

Context: Effective use of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) to strengthen adhesive-dentin interfacial bonding while disinfecting with chlorhexidine (CHX).

Aim: NTAP application at different time intervals on the dentinal shear bond strength (SBS) after pretreatment with 2% CHX as a cavity disinfectant.

Settings And Design: The design of the study was an study.

A confocal laser scanning microscopic evaluation of nonthermal atmospheric plasma on the dentinal tubule penetration of bioceramic and epoxy resin-based root canal sealers.

Aim: Using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), the current study assessed the impact of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) on the dentinal tubule penetration of bioceramic and epoxy resin-based root canal sealers (CLSM).

Materials And Methods: Forty human mandibular premolar teeth with a single root that had just undergone extraction were chosen and biomechanical preparation of root canals was done with ProTaper Gold rotary Nickel-titanium instruments. Samples were divided into four groups ( = 10).

Effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma on bond strength of composite resin using total-etch and self-etch adhesive systems.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) on the bond strength of composite resin following plasma application at different steps of dentin bonding in total-etch and self-etch adhesive systems.

Materials And Methods: Ninety extracted third molars were taken, and the occlusal surfaces were removed until the exposure of the dentin. Samples were distributed into two main groups: Group T: total-etch adhesive system and Group S: self-etch adhesive system.

To compare the efficacy of various organic solvents on retrievability of Biodentine and their effect on microhardness of Biodentine and radicular dentin: An study.

Background: Rotary and ultrasonic instruments are not appreciable in the complete removal of Biodentine from root canals. Therefore, organic solvents can be used as an adjunct for its retrieval.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of 10% citric acid, 2% acetic acid, and 20% tartaric acid on the microhardness of Biodentine and radicular dentin.

Evidence of improved bond strength of resin-based sealer with the use of natural antioxidants on hypochlorite treated dentin: an study.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of natural antioxidants as final irrigants on the push-out bond strength of epoxy resin-based sealer to the hypochlorite treated dentin.

Methods: Eighty single-rooted human mandibular incisors were prepared using ProTaper Gold (Dentsply, TN, USA) and an irrigation protocol including 3% NaOCl, followed by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and 3% NaOCl. The groups (n =20) were divided according to the final irrigant used: Group 1: None (Control); Group 2: 5% sodium ascorbate, Group 3: 5% grape seed extract (GSE); and Group 4: 5% pine bark extract.

Assessment of postoperative pain after single-visit root canal treatment using rotary and reciprocating file systems: an study.

Background: Various instrument kinematics used in single-visit endodontics influence the occurrence of pain after endodontic therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of pain after mechanical instrumentation with Hyflex EDM (HEDM) and WaveOne Gold (WOG) during single-visit endodontic therapy.

Methods: Sixty patients diagnosed with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis and normal apical tissues in mandibular premolar teeth were included in the study for single-visit root canal therapy.

Effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma, grape seed extract, and bromelain on immediate bonding of composite to bleached and microabraded surfaces.

Background: Tooth whitening procedures such as bleaching and microabrasion alters the enamel surface and thus reduce the composites' bond strength. Hence, various surface treatments were introduced to overcome this problem.

Aim: To assess the effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP), grape seed extract (GSE) and bromelain on the shear bond strength (SBS) of the composite after bleaching and microabrasion.

Effect of the different chromatic filters of the dental operating microscope on the volumetric shrinkage, surface hardness, and depth of cure of bulk fill composite.

Aim: Evaluate the effect of different chromatic filters of the dental operating microscope on the volumetric shrinkage, surface micro-hardness, and depth of cure of bulk-fill composite.

Methods: Bulk fill composite specimens of 4 mm depth, 4 mm width, and 4 mm length were prepared. Five groups were designed based on a light source under which composite samples were condensed.

Effect of autoclaving on the cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary instruments: An study.

Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the effect of autoclaving on the cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) in respect to three different rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) systems.

Methods: Three rotary NiTi files with different manufacturing process were selected and arranged into three groups. Group 1: Neolix Neoniti files ( = 15), Group 2: Edge Files ( = 15), Group 3: NeoendoFlex files ( = 15).

Effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma on the shear bond strength of composite resin after using different tooth-whitening systems: An study.

Aim: We aimed to evaluate the effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) on the bond strength of composite resin after using different tooth-whitening systems.

Methods: Eighty maxillary central incisors ( = 80) were divided into two groups based on the tooth-whitening procedure used - Group 1: bleaching (Pola Office, USA), Group 2: microabrasion (Opalustre, Australia). The samples were subdivided into four groups depending on the surface treatments - Group A: control (no surface treatment), Group B: plasma, Group C: antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and Group D: buffering agent (sodium bicarbonate).

Effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma on the push-out bond strength of epoxy resin-based and bioceramic root canal sealers: An study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) on the bond strength of epoxy resin-based and bioceramic root canal sealers.

Materials And Methods: Freshly extracted forty ( = 40) single-rooted mandibular premolar teeth were divided into four groups ( = 10) based on the sealer used and NTAP application - Group 1: Epoxy resin-based sealer (AH Plus) without NTAP application, Group 2: Epoxy resin-based sealer (AH Plus) with NTAP application for 30 s, Group 3: Bioceramic sealer (BioRoot RCS) without NTAP application, and Group 4: Bioceramic sealer (BioRoot RCS) with NTAP application for 30 s. After NTAP application in Groups 2 and 4, all the samples were obturated using sealers according to their grouping protocols.

Effect of indirect ultrasonic activation of modified bioceramic materials on the bond strength and tubular penetration in root canals.

Background: To maintain the integrity of the interface between root canal filling and radicular dentin an ideal endodontic biomaterial should have good adhesion. This study was aimed to evaluate the bond strength and tubular penetration of modified bioceramic materials by indirect ultrasonic activation.

Materials And Methods: In the present experimental study, 120 coronal root slices of 2 mm were prepared from mandibular premolars and randomly divided into six groups ( = 20) in accordance to placement techniques: Group I: Nano Biodentine-manual, Group II: CaCl modified ProRootMTA-manual (MM), Group III: Biodentine-manual, Group IV: Nano Biodentine: Ultrasonic, Group V: CaCl modified ProRootMTA-ultrasonic, and Group VI: Biodentine-ultrasonic (BDU).

Comparative evaluation of apical extrusion of intracanal bacteria using ProTaper Next, Mtwo, and ProTaper rotary systems: An study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the number of intracanal bacteria extruded apically after instrumentation with three different nickel-titanium rotary instruments.

Materials And Methodology: Forty freshly extracted mandibular premolars were selected, access cavities were prepared, and the teeth were mounted in the bacterial collection apparatus. Root canals were contaminated with a suspension of and incubated for 24 h at 37°C.

Effect of NaOCl and EDTA Solutions on Topography of ESX, TruShape and ProTaper Gold NiTi Rotary Instruments - An Atomic Force Microscopic Study.

Aim: The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of 5.25% NaOCl and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Solutions on Surface Topography of ESX, TruShape, and ProTaper Gold nickel-titanium (NiTi) Rotary Instruments using Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).

Materials And Methodology: A total of 27 each of three commercially available brands of endodontic NiTi instruments were analyzed, which were divided into three groups as follows: Group I: ESX (Brasseler, USA) Group II: Tru shape (Dentsply Tulsa, USA) Group III: Pro Taper Gold (Dentsply Tulsa, USA).

Endodontic Management of Various Canal Morphologies in Maxillary First Molars: A Series of Four Case Reports.

The success of nonsurgical endodontic management depends on the complete elimination of infection that compromises the tooth function. Thorough knowledge about the root canal anatomy is one of the principal factors in achieving a successful outcome. The morphology of root canals is not always typical.

Effect of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and 0.2% chitosan on pushout bond strength of biodentine and ProRoot mineral trioxide aggregate: An study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and 0.2% chitosan on pushout bond strength of biodentine and ProRoot mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).

Materials And Methods: Midroot dentin of single-rooted human canine teeth were sectioned into 2-mm-thick slices horizontally ( = 60).

Endodontic Management of Calcified Oehler's Type IIIb Dens Invaginatus in Permanent Maxillary Lateral Incisor Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Dens Invaginatus is a developmental disturbance resulting from abnormal morpho differentiation. It is characterized by an invagination of the enamel and dentin, creating a lumen inside the affected tooth, which may extend as deep as the apical foramen. In the present scenario, calcified Oehler's type IIIb dens invaginatus in left maxillary lateral incisor in 23-year-old male patient was seen.

Effect of acidic pH on microhardness and microstructure of theraCal LC, endosequence, mineral trioxide aggregate, and biodentine when used as root repair material.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the microhardness and microstructural features of newer tricalcium silicate materials: TheraCal LC, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), biodentine (BD), and Endosequence Root Repair Material (ERRM) putty, after exposure to acidic environments in comparison with distilled water.

Materials And Methods: A total of 80 extracted single-rooted premolars were collected. All the selected specimens were sectioned vertically, and cavities were prepared on the root surface.

Unusual root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar and its management: A rare case report.

Clinicians proceed the canal exploration according to the literature so far reported. At times, there are apparent variations in the teeth. These discrepancies should be thoroughly surveyed and piled up to date.

Atypical anatomy of maxillary second premolar with three roots and four canals.

Knowledge and understanding the anatomical configuration of individual tooth play a significant role in success of endodontic treatment, in addition to through debridement and obturation of the canals. The canal anatomy of maxillary second premolar has been studied extensively, and the presence of a significant variety of multirooted canals is relatively rare in it. A 27-year-old female reported with a chief complaint of pain in her upper right posterior region for 10 days.

One-year comparative evaluation of Ketac Nano with resin-modified glass ionomer cement and Giomer in noncarious cervical lesions: A randomized clinical trial.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of Ketac Nano (Ketac™ N100), RMGIC (Fuji Filling™ LC), and Giomer (Beautifil II) in noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs).

Materials And Methods: One operator restored 120 NCCLs in 20 subjects, with at least two lesions restored with one of the restorative materials: RMGIC (control group), Giomer and Ketac Nano (experimental groups). Two observers evaluated retention, marginal discoloration, marginal adaptation, color match, surface roughness, and postoperative sensitivity using modified USPHS criteria at baseline, 6, and 12 months.

Histological evaluation of mineral trioxide aggregate and enamel matrix derivative combination in direct pulp capping: An study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the response of human pulp tissue to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Emdogain (EMD), and combination of MTA/EMD.

Materials And Methods: This study was performed on sixty intact first and second premolars of human maxillary and mandibular teeth. A standard pulpal exposure was done on all the teeth and was divided into three groups of twenty teeth each and was capped with MTA, EMD, and MTA/EMD combination.