Knowledge and practice of dentists in processing polishing points: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Adequately processing polishing points used to polish composite resin restorations is necessary for microbiological control in dentistry, but there is no specific protocol to guide professionals. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of dentists in processing these instruments.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included the application of an online questionnaire via Google Forms and social media promotion.

Intra-radicular dentin treatments and retention of fiber posts with self-adhesive resin cements.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of treating intraradicular dentin with irrigating solutions on the retention of glass-fiber posts luted with self-adhesive resin cement. Bovine incisors were endodontically treated, and 9-mm-deep postholes were prepared. Before inserting the cement, the root canals were irrigated with various solutions: 11.