Comparative evaluation of platelet-rich plasma + β-tricalcium phosphate and platelet-rich fibrin + β-tricalcium phosphate for healing periapical lesions, using cone beam computed tomography - an study.

Background: Platelet concentrates are currently being researched for their potential to enhance bone formation.

Aim: The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate and compare bone regeneration in periapical lesions using a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) + β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) + β-TCP.

Methods: Ten subjects with periapical lesions measuring 10-20 mm in relation to maxillary incisors indicated for periapical surgery were selected.

Comparative Evaluation of Fluoride Release and Compressive Strength of Biodentine Modified Using Sodium Fluorosilicate and Hydrofluoric Acid: An In-Vitro Study.

Introduction Calcium trisilicate derivatives have widely been used as dentin and enamel substitutes recently. These cements have excellent biological properties, but they do not show fluoride release. The release of fluoride from dental materials is a very important property of a material in restorative applications as fluoride confers antibacterial and anti-cariogenic properties.

Guided endodontic surgery - Case series.

This case report describes three cases in which periapical surgeries were carried out using a new surgical endodontic technique by using a three-dimensional (3D) printed template for guided osteotomy and root resection. In Case 1, the data obtained from preoperative CT scan and cast scan were transferred to a surgical planning software. The surgical template was printed using a 3D printer.

Comparative Evaluation of Platelet-rich Fibrin and Concentrated Growth Factor as Scaffolds in Regenerative Endodontic Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Aim: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and concentrated growth factor (CGF) as scaffolds in the regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) using clinical and radiographic parameters along with cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) analysis.

Materials And Methods: The apexogenesis procedure was performed in 16 teeth. They were randomly divided into two groups of eight teeth each: group I and group II.

Efficiency of Immediate and Controlled release of Aceclofenac on Post-instrumentation Pain in Root Canal Treatment - A Triple Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Patients with moderate to severe preoperative pain have a high incidence of postoperative pain. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the efficiency of oral premedication with Aceclofenac (immediate release and controlled release) in the management of post-instrumentation pain in root canal treatment, in patients with moderate to severe preoperative pain.

Methods: Three-arm parallel, triple blinded randomized controlled trial was planned.

Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma and Platelet Rich Fibrin for Direct Pulp Capping in Adult Patients with Carious Pulp Exposure- A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) as direct pulp capping materials in patients with carious pulp exposure using cone beam computed tomography.

Methods: This parallel, triple blinded, randomised trial was done on 30 permanent posterior teeth chosen as candidates for direct pulp capping based on stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria. The samples were allocated based on sequentially numbered opaque sealed envelope method into three groups: MTA, PRP and PRF for direct pulp capping.

Multidisciplinary management of a type III palatoradicular groove: an atypical presentation.

The palatoradicular groove is an endodontic anomaly that complicates diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis. The extent of this developmental defect dictates the treatment plan. Treatment approaches may vary from simple restoration of the groove to surgical exploration.

Comparative Evaluation of Osteogenic Potential of Conventional Glass-ionomer Cement with Chitosan-modified Glass-ionomer and Bioactive Glass-modified Glass-ionomer Cement An Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the osteogenic potential of conventional glass-ionomer cement (GIC) with chitosan-modified GIC (CH-GIC) and bioactive glass-modified GIC (BAG-GIC) as a function of time in varying proportions.

Materials And Methods: CH-GIC was prepared by adding 10 v/v% (Group II) and 50 v/v% (Group III) CH to the commercial liquid of GIC. BAG-GIC was prepared by the addition of 10 wt% (Group IV) and 30 wt% (Group V) of BAG to the GIC powder.

Comparative Evaluation of Bactericidal Effect of Silver Nanoparticle in Combination with Nd-YAG Laser against : An Study.

Aim And Objective: To evaluate the bactericidal effect of silver nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles in combination with Nd-YAG laser against .

Materials And Methods: A solution containing 100 μg of silver nanoparticles in 1 mL was prepared by adding 5 mL of 10 M solution of AgNO with 5 mL of 0.1 M sodium tricitrate.

Comparative evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin, platelet-rich fibrin + 50 wt% nanohydroxyapatite, platelet-rich fibrin + 50 wt% dentin chips on odontoblastic differentiation - An study-part 2.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) modified with bioactive radiopacifiers-nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) and dentin chips (DC) on odontoblastic differentiation in human dental pulp cells (HDPCs).

Subjects And Methods: PRF was modified with 50wt% of nHA (G bone-SHAG31, Surgiwear Company) and 50 wt% of DC. HDPSCs differentiation and mineralization by the groups ([Group A - Control (Dimethyl sulfoxide), Group B - PRF, Group C - PRF + nHA, Group D - PRF + DC]) were assessed.

Histological evaluation of pulpal response to direct pulp capping using statins with α-tricalcium phosphate and mineral trioxide aggregate in human teeth.

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome of direct pulp capping by statins with α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) on pulp tissue of human teeth through histological evaluation.

Aims: The aim of the present study is to compare the pulpal response of statins (simvastatin or atorvastatin) with α-TCP to that of MTA on human teeth by light microscopic histological evaluation.

Materials And Methods: Ninety intact premolar teeth scheduled for orthodontic extraction were used for the study.

Comparative Evaluation of Tissue Response of MTA and Portland Cement with Three Radiopacifying Agents: An Animal Study.

Aim: This study compared the tissue reaction of 80 wt% of White Portland cement (WPC) mixed with 20 wt% of three radiopacifying agents: Bismuth oxide/Iodoform/Zirconium oxide with MTA in rat subcutaneous connective tissue.

Materials And Methods: The study was performed in 18 albino rats by implanting the WPC mixed with radiopacifying agents loaded in a polyethylene tube. Empty tubes were used as a control.

Comparative evaluation of radiopacity and cytotoxicity of platelet-rich fibrin, platelet-rich fibrin + 50wt% nano-hydroxyapatite, platelet-rich fibrin + 50wt% dentin chips: An study.

Aims: The aim of this study is to impart radiopacity to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) using two different bioactive agents (nano-hydroxyapatite [nHA] and dentin chips [DC]) and to assess the cell proliferation rate induced by the modified PRF.

Subjects And Materials: PRF was modified with 50wt% of nHA (G bone-SHAG31, Surgiwear Company) and 50wt% of DC. The five samples of each group (Group 1 - dentin disc, Group 2 - PRF, Group 3 - PRF + 50wt% nHA, and Group 4-PRF + 50wt% DC) were digitally radiographed together with 8-mm aluminum stepwedge using DIGORA software (for Windows 2.

Comparative evaluation of superoxide dismutase, alpha-tocopherol, and 10% sodium ascorbate on reversal of shear bond strength of bleached enamel: An in vitro study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the neutralizer effect of antioxidant agents on the bond strength of bleached enamel.

Materials And Methods: Sixty enamel slabs were prepared from 60 freshly extracted maxillary central incisors and were divided into six groups. The negative control group received no bleaching treatment and the other groups were bleached with 35% carbamide peroxide (Opalescence Quick; Ultradent, South Jordan, USA).

Five root canals in peg lateral incisor with dens invaginatus: A case report with new nomenclature for the five canals.

This case report describes endodontic treatment completed in a peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisor, with single root and five root canals of which, one is due to dens invaginatus. Cone beam computed tomogram scanning confirmed the unique morphology of the tooth. New nomenclature for the five canals is proposed.

Effect of statins with α-tricalcium phosphate on proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization of human dental pulp cells.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of statin and α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) on odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp cells and to compare them with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).

Methods: Experimental cements were prepared with TCP containing simvastatin and atorvastatin. Cell proliferation, cell adherence on a dentin disc, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, expression of osteogenic/odontoblastic markers, and mineralization of the human dental pulp cells on experimental cement and MTA were assessed.

Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance under static and fatigue loading of endodontically treated teeth restored with carbon fiber posts, glass fiber posts, and an experimental dentin post system: an in vitro study.

Introduction: This investigation sought to compare the fracture resistance under static and fatigue loading of endodontically treated teeth restored with fiber-reinforced composite posts and experimental dentin posts milled from human root dentin by using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing.

Methods: Seventy maxillary central incisors were obturated and divided into 4 groups: control group without any post (n = 10), carbon fiber post group (n = 20), glass fiber post group (n = 20), and dentin post group (n = 20). Control group teeth were prepared to a height of 5 mm.

Comparison of anesthetic efficacy of 4% articaine and 2% lidocaine for maxillary buccal infiltration in patients with irreversible pulpitis.

Objective: The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of 4% articaine and 2% lidocaine (both with 1:100,000 epinephrine) for buccal infiltration in patients experiencing irreversible pulpitis in maxillary posterior teeth.

Study Design: Forty patients with irreversible pulpitis in first premolar or first molar were divided into 4 study groups and received buccal infiltration of either 4% articaine or 2% lidocaine in a double-blind manner. Endodontic access was begun 5 minutes after solution deposition.