Publications by authors named "Caroline Tumelero Dias"
Influence of a glycolic acid-based final irrigant for photosensitizer removal of photodynamic therapy on the microhardness and colour change of the dentin structure.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
March 2021
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of glycolic acid-based final irrigant for photosensitizer removal of photodynamic therapy on the microhardness and colour change of the dentin structure.
Methods: Eighty extracted single-rooted human incisors were used. Sample preparation and root split resulted in 160 samples, 80 samples being used for microhardness and 80 samples for colour change evaluation.
Association of calcium hypochlorite, reciprocating instrumentation and photodynamic therapy: Antimicrobial analysis and effects on root dentin structure.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
March 2020
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial action of calcium hypochlorite(Ca[OCl]) and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) with reciprocating instrumentation and photodynamic therapy(PDT), and its influence on root dentin structure.
Methods: One hundred and ten human teeth were used to antimicrobial evaluation, inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis and divided into 11 groups (n = 10): G1 - distilled water(control); G2-1 % NaOCl; G3-5.25 % NaOCl; G4-1 % Ca(OCl); G5-5.
Influence of final irrigation protocols and endodontic sealer on bond strength of root filling material with root dentin previously treated with photodynamic therapy.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
June 2019
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of final irrigation protocols and endodontic sealer on bond strength of root filling material on root dentin previously treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Methods: One hundred root canals were prepared up to #F3 file of Pro-Taper system to receive the root filling material. All samples were submitted to PDT and randomly divided into five groups (n = 20) according to final irrigation protocols: Group 1-distilled water + ultrasonic activation (US); Group 2-17% EDTA; Group 3-QMix; Group 4-17% EDTA + US; Group 5-QMix + US.
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effects of ultrasonic activation (US) on the effectiveness of final irrigants in root canal treatments across 180 extracted teeth.
- The samples were divided into six groups based on different irrigation protocols combining distilled water, EDTA, QMix, and US treatment.
- Results indicated that while ultrasonic activation enhanced smear layer removal, it did not significantly improve antimicrobial activity or bond strength compared to groups that didn't use US.
Antimicrobial activity of hypochlorite solutions and reciprocating instrumentation associated with photodynamic therapy on root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis - An in vitro study.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
September 2018
Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of hypochlorite solutions and reciprocating instrumentation associated with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Methods: One hundred and thirty two root canals were enlarged up to #35 K-file and inoculated with E.faecalis for 14 days.