Mines of cytokine: A treasure trove in pulpal and periapical diseases.

Pulpitis is a special disease of dental pulp. It causes localized inflammation, due to various inflammatory mediators such as cytokines and chemokines. These inflammatory mediators are responsible for various reparative and resorptive processes in the dental pulp.

Effectiveness of lasers in direct pulp capping among permanent teeth - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Laser-assisted direct pulp capping (DPC) has considerable advantages compared to traditional methods such as: decontaminant effect; hemostatic and coagulant effect; reduced rise in pulp temperature; reduction of intracavitary pressure; dentinal melting; and biostimulation effect.

Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of laser as adjuvant therapy in DPC among permanent teeth.

Methods: Research question was formulated based on the population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes strategy.

Prevalence of endodontic flare-up following intracanal medicament placement in permanent teeth undergoing endodontic treatment - A systematic review.

Background: Endodontic flare-up can occur in teeth undergoing root canal treatment. Intracanal medicaments are most commonly used in between appointments to eliminate microbial flora in the canal. However, extrusion of medicaments in the periapical region can cause an inflammatory reaction leading to postoperative pain.

A comparison of human dental pulp response to calcium hydroxide and Biodentine as direct pulp-capping agents.

Context: Direct pulp capping involves the placement of a biocompatible agent on pulp tissue that has been inadvertently exposed from traumatic injury or by iatrogenic means.

Aim: To compare the human pulp response to calcium hydroxide and Biodentine as direct pulp-capping agents.

Materials And Methods: Pulp exposures were performed on the pulpal floor of forty human permanent premolars.