[Comparison of the influence of mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium hydroxide on dental pulp of permanent teeth in biological treatment and cell cultures].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a new product called Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) used in direct and indirect pulp capping. The results of pulp treatment using therapeutic MTA with the results after application of calcium hydroxide were compared. Moreover, the aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of the investigated materials in relation to human fibroblast cultures derived from dental pulp.

Endodontic and prosthetic treatment of teeth with C-shaped root canals.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to describe and discuss the unusual anatomy that can be detected during routine endodontic and prosthetic treatment of mandibular second molars.

Material And Methods: We studied 2 mandibular second molars with C-shaped canals in two patients who underwent endodontic and prosthetic treatment. In one patient, the preoperative radiograph of mandibular right second molar indicated radicular fusion with single apex and two canals.

[Mineral content of enamel, depth of biopsy, and dentition status in postmenopausal women].

Purpose: The study was designed to evaluate the relationship between the content of fluoride, magnesium and phosphorus in enamel, depth of biopsy, and dentition status in postmenopausal women.

Material And Methods: Dentition status in 81 postmenopausal women aged 48-70 years (mean 54.98 years) was determined using the Decayed, Missing and Filled Surfaces (DMFS) index.