Postoperative pain evaluation in patients undergoing endodontic treatment subsequent to working length determination with and without integrated apex locator endomotor: Randomized control trial.

Introduction: Precise working length control during chemomechanical preparation is one of the primary factors for successful endodontic therapy.

Aim: The study aims to evaluate the postoperative pain after determining working length with an integrated apex locator-endomotor and a separate apex locator-endomotor.

Subjects And Methods: One hundred and twenty subjects with a diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and preoperative pain score Visual Analog Scale (VAS) >50 were allocated into Group I with nonintegrated apex locator and endomotor and Group II with integrated apex locator endomotor, further treated by single endodontist.

Microleakage of Class II Posterior Composite Restorations with and Without use of Liners - A Comparative Study.

Aim: This study aims to compare the effect of liner on microleakage in Class II restorations at the occlusal and gingival levels when restored with a nanocomposite.

Methodology: A total of 60 mandibular molars were selected and divided into three groups. Cavities in Group A were restored with posterior nanocomposite without liner, samples of Group B were restored with posterior nanocomposite with flowable composite liner and in Group C samples were restored with posterior nanocomposite with resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) liner.

Comparative Assessment of Postoperative Pain After Three Irrigation Techniques in Single-Rooted Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis and Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim This study aimed to assess the impact of positive pressure, negative pressure (EndoVac), and sonic-activated irrigation (EndoActivator) on postoperative pain with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis. The hypothesis tested the superiority of negative pressure irrigation in reducing pain and analgesic requirements. Methodology Forty-eight eligible patients meeting inclusion criteria were enrolled, ensuring comprehension through verbal and written patient information sheets.

Prevalence of Pulp Stones in the Population of Rajasthan: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction This study aimed to use radiography to determine the prevalence of pulp stones in the population of Rajasthan and to evaluate the relationship between pulp stones and tooth status, type, age, and gender. Methods The radiograph data record files collected from the Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 2018 to October 2019, had a total of 9918 diagnostic quality intraoral periapical radiographs. One examiner examined all the radiographs to identify pulp stones and associated factors.

Sampling Methods and their Prospects in Liquid-Based Cytology of Oral Mucosa: A Comparative Study.

Examining epithelial cells in the mouth cavity is simple and non-invasive with exfoliative cytology. Liquid-based cytology is an additional diagnostic technique that can improve the specificity and sensitivity of conventional cytology. The purpose of our study was to describe the consistency of normal oral mucosa samples obtained with three different tools: the Cytobrush®, dermatological curette, and OralCDx® for liquid-based cytology.

Comparative Analysis of Shear Bond Strength of Composites to the Sodium Ascorbate Hydrogel-treated Bleached Enamel Surfaces: An Analysis.

Aim: To compare the shear bond strength of composites to the sodium ascorbate hydrogel-treated bleached enamel surfaces.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-six extracted human maxillary first premolars were sectioned mesiodistally to obtain two nonocclusal surfaces ( = 132). The specimen in the experimental group ( = 80) were divided into four treatment groups depending upon bleaching protocols used: group I (10% FGM home bleach), group II (22% Pola Night home bleach), group III (37% light-activated in-office bleach Pola Office+), and group IV (35% Pola office in-office bleach without light activation).

Comparative Evaluation of the Influence of Different Sports/Energy Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages on the Surface Roughness of Three Different Flowable Esthetic Restorative Materials: An Analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness of three flowable esthetic restorative materials after exposure to sports/energy drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Materials And Methods: A total of 210 specimens of dimension (2cm diameter and 2 mm thickness) with giomer, compomer, and composite (70 samples with each esthetic material) were made with the help of plastic rings. The prepared samples were tested in six experimental sports/energy drinks (beer, whiskey, vodka, Gatorade, Red Bull, and Sting) and distilled water was considered as the control group.