A Comparative Evaluation of Surface Properties of Cention N and TiO2-Enriched Cention N After Brushing Simulation and Erosive Challenge: An In Vitro Study.

Background This study aimed to evaluate and compare the abrasive and erosive wear resistance of Cention N and titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticle-enriched Cention N after three years of brushing simulation. Methodology A total of 48 freshly extracted mandibular molars were mounted in acrylic blocks and divided into two groups of 24 molars based on the type of restorative material used to restore them. Cavities of a standardized size were prepared.

Current Trends in Intentional Replantation Treatment Among Endodontists and Postgraduate Students in India, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of intentional replantation among postgraduate students and endodontists in India, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. Materials and methods The sample size was estimated using G*Power. Based on the pilot study done before with 60 participants, a sample size of 928 was obtained.

Antibiotic Prescription Patterns for Endodontic Procedures in India: A Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Survey.

Objective The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antibiotic prescription patterns of endodontists, general dentists, and other dental specialists for endodontic procedures in India by using the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) survey method. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out from February 2022 to May 2022 and involved dentists across India. A self-made questionnaire survey was created to judge the knowledge of various dental practitioners, which includes general dentists, endodontists, other dental specialists, and post-graduates with regard to antibiotic usage guidelines for endodontic purposes.

Comparative Evaluation of Retention of Fiber Posts in Different Dentin Regions Using Various Bonding Techniques: An In Vitro Study.

Aim This study aims to evaluate the retention of fiber posts in the coronal, middle, and apical dentin regions with various bonding techniques by using fifth, sixth, and eighth-generation bonding agents and self-etch adhesive cement. Materials and methods For this study, 96 freshly extracted human incisors with straight roots were selected. Endodontic treatment of the specimens was performed.

Comparative Evaluation of Outcome of Natural Antioxidants on Shear Bond Strength of Composite Bonded to Bleached Enamel: An Study.

Background: The depletion of bond strength after the bleaching procedure has resulted in the usage of several antioxidants to get rid of discharging oxygen from residual peroxides before any adhesive restorations.

Aim: The study aimed to compare and evaluate the shear bond strength of composite after application of three over-the-counter natural antioxidants on bleached enamel.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-six extracted human anterior teeth were decoronated at the level of cementoenamel junction and implanted into self-cure acrylic resin exposing the labial surface alone.

Comparative Evaluation of Smear Layer Removal in Apical Third Using Four Different Irrigants With Ultrasonic Agitation: An In Vitro Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analysis.

Aim This study aims to compare and evaluate the efficacy of four different irrigating solutions like sodium hypochlorite, ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA), Oxum, and ozonated water with ultrasonic agitation in removing the smear layer in the apical third of root canals using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Materials and methods For the study, 50 freshly extracted human mandibular premolars with single well-developed roots without any curvatures were taken. The teeth taken were decoronated to obtain a uniform working length of 15 mm, and the samples were instrumented using a ProTaper Gold rotary file system (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) up to F2 size, along with irrigation of 1 ml of 3% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in between instrumentation.

Finishing and Polishing of Composite Restoration: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Various Dental Professionals in India.

Aim The key to the success of a composite restoration lies in the important final step of finishing and polishing. This survey aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice about finishing and polishing in composite restoration among various dental professionals in India. Materials and methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among various dental professionals in India.

An Immature Traumatic Teeth Management With Apical Pathology Using the Novel Biodentine™ Obturation: A Case Report.

Pulpal and periapical pathosis in an immature anterior tooth following traumatic injury is a frequent occurrence, and management of open apices in such cases poses a constant challenge to endodontists. This is due to the absence of apical constriction that would result in poor three-dimensional seal/adaptation of the obturated material within the canal system. Treatment of immature pulpless teeth with long-term calcium hydroxide may consequently weaken the dentin and increase the fracture susceptibility.

Comparative evaluation of pulp tissue dissolution ability of sodium hypochlorite by various activation techniques: An study.

Background: The success in endodontic therapy is dependent largely on the absolute elimination of pulp tissue remnants and the maximum reduction of pathologic microbial load present within the root canal system.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the ability of pulp tissue dissolution with and without activation of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl).

Effect of 2% Chlorhexidine on Resin Bond Strength and Mode of Failure Using Two Different Adhesives on Dentin: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate the shear bond strength and failure mode of total-etch and self-etch bonding agents on human dentin with and without application of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX).

Materials And Methods: Eighty extracted premolars were chosen and stored in 10% formalin until use. Samples were mounted in cold cure acrylic resin and the occlusal enamel perpendicular to long axis of each tooth was removed using a low-speed diamond saw under water coolant.

The Evaluation of Dentin Microhardness After Use of 17% EDTA, 17% EGTA, 10% Citric Acid, MTAD Used as Chelating Agents Combined With 2.5% Sodium Hypochlorite After Rotary Instrumentation: An SEM Study.

Introduction: The smear layer removed during root canal instrumentation enables penetration of irrigant solution and adhesion of root canal sealants providing a fluid tight seal of obturated root canals, necessitating its removal. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of smear layer removal by 17% Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), 17% Ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid (EGTA),10% Citric acid and (MTAD solution) a Mixture of tetracycline isomer, an acid and a detergent applied as final rinse , when used along with 2.5% (NaOCl) Sodium hypochlorite and its effect on dentin microhardness.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Visual, Tactile Method, Caries Detector Dye, and Laser Fluorescence in Removal of Dental Caries and Confirmation by Culture and Polymerase Chain Reaction: An Study.

Aim: To determine the degree of association between visual and tactile methods of caries removal compared with caries detector dye and laser fluorescence device (DIAGNOdent), which detects the degree of demineralization; to determine the presence of via culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques; and to find a suitable method for caries removal.

Materials And Methods: A total of 75 patients were divided into three groups: visual and tactile (Group A), visual and tactile with caries detector dye (Group B), and visual and tactile with caries detector dye along with laser florescence readings (Group C). Caries removal was carried out using visual and tactile methods, caries detector dye, and laser fluorescence, and the samples obtained were subjected to culture and PCR.

Recovery of Mercury from Dental Amalgam Scrap-Indian Perspective.

Aim: The aim is to recycle mercury from dental amalgam scrap using the vacuum distillation method.

Materials And Methods: A total of 150 g of dental amalgam scrap was taken in a round bottom flask and was subjected to vacuum distillation at 398°C. The vapor of mercury was collected in another round bottom flask.

Cracked tooth syndrome: A report of three cases.

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), the term was coined by Cameron in 1964, which refers to an incomplete fracture of a vital posterior tooth extending to the dentin and occasionally into the pulp. CTS has always been a nightmare to the patient because of its unpredictable symptoms and a diagnostic dilemma for the dental practitioner due to its variable, bizarre clinical presentation. The treatment planning and management of CTS has also given problems and challenges the dentist as there is no specific treatment option.

Bilateral fusion of mandibular second premolar and supernumerary tooth: A rare case report.

Fusion is the union of two normally separated tooth germs resulting in the formation of a single large tooth. The prevalence of this anomaly is less than 1% and most common in the primary dentition, in the incisor-canine region. Fusions are almost always unilateral, but few cases of bilateral fusions have been reported.