Comparative evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of nanoparticle-mediated photodynamic therapy versus photodynamic therapy and conventional disinfection in endodontics: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the antimicrobial activity of nanoparticle-mediated photodynamic therapy (N-PDT) on biofilms in the presence of dentin substrate when compared to photodynamic therapy (PDT) and conventional disinfection protocols.

Materials And Methods: This systematic review was registered in Open Science Framework (10.17605/OSF.

ASSOCIATION OF PULP CALCIFICATIONS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the association between pulp calcifications (PC) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Method: Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and ProQuest) were searched to identify articles. Quality assessment of the selected articles was done using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool and the inter-examiner agreement was calculated using the Cohen-Kappa test.

Endodontic management of pulp canal obliteration using a new single-tooth template: A case series.

Background: Guided Endodontics is suggested as a reliable method for management of teeth with pulp canal obliteration (PCO). The guide used for this usually involves multiple teeth to gain stability but is bulky. It is therefore suboptimal to be used along with rubber dam.

Root canal isthmi and interorifice distance in human permanent teeth of an Indian subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective cross-sectional study.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of root canal isthmus (RCI) and measure the interorifice distance (IOD) between the root canals. Additionally to correlate IOD with the RCI in human permanent teeth using conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) in an Indian sub-population (Chennai).

Materials And Methods: A total of 5881 teeth from 280 CBCT full mouth scans were analyzed.

Mandibular second molar exhibiting a unique "Y-" and "J-" "shaped" root canal anatomy diagnosed using cone-beam computed tomographic scanning: A case report.

This article aims to report a unique case with aberrant root canal anatomy exhibiting "Y-" and "J"-shaped canal pattern in a mandibular second molar. Anatomic complexities may pose challenges for endodontic treatment. Before performing endodontic treatment, the clinician should be aware of the internal anatomy of the tooth being treated and should recognize anatomic aberrations if present.