Publications by authors named "K J Spolnik"
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical features that might be related to success rates of autotransplantation of molars with complete root formation.
Materials And Methods: A group of 60 patients with completely formed third molars autotransplanted to a different molar socket was followed for a medium period of 5 years and 5 months. Extreme care was used in order to preserve the vitality of the periodontal ligament cells.
Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of low and moderate concentrations of triple antibiotic paste (TAP) and double antibiotic paste (DAP) loaded into a hydrogel system on crown discoloration and explored whether application of an adhesive bonding agent prevented crown discoloration.
Materials And Methods: Intact human molars ( = 160) were horizontally sectioned 1 mm apical to the cementoenamel junction. The crowns were randomized into 8 experimental groups (calcium hydroxide, Ca[OH]; 1, 10, and 1,000 mg/mL TAP and DAP; and no medicament.
Root canal disinfection is of utmost importance in the success of the treatment, thus, a novel method for achieving root canal disinfection by electromagnetic waves, creating a synergistic reaction via electric and thermal energy, was created. To study electromagnetic stimulation (EMS) for the disinfection of root canal in vitro, single rooted teeth were instrumented with a 45.05 Wave One Gold reciprocating file.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of typical clinical concentration (1,000 mg/mL), low concentration (1 mg/mL) triple antibiotic pastes (TAP), and double antibiotic pastes (DAP) on the bond strength between various root cements and radicular dentin.
Materials And Methods: Intact single-rooted human teeth ( = 144) were horizontally decoronated and canals instrumented. The roots were treated for 4 weeks with Ca(OH), 1,000 mg/mL of TAP or DAP, and 1 mg/mL of TAP or DAP.
Introduction: Curcumin incorporation into polymeric fibers was tested for its antimicrobial properties and potential use in root canal disinfection.
Methods: Curcumin-modified fibers were processed via electrospinning and tested against a 7-day old established Actinomyces naeslundii biofilm. The medicaments tested were as follows: curcumin-modified fibers at 2.