Antibiofilm activity of sodium hypochlorite against enterococcus faecalis using four irrigant activation protocols.

Aims: The aim of the study was to compare the activity of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) against when used with four different irrigation protocols.

Methodology: Sixty-five single-rooted mandibular premolars with closed apex were prepared till size 35/0.04.

Morphological assessment of the surface profile, mesiodistal diameter, and contact tightness of Class II composite restorations using three matrix systems: An study.

Context: Sectional matrices and contact rings are valuable aids to establish proximal contact tightness in Class II composite restorations.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the proximal contact area in Class II composite restorations using three matrix systems based on morphological analysis, mesiodistal (M-D) diameter and contact tightness.

Subjects And Methods: A standardized DO cavity was prepared in 30 plastic molar teeth.

Mistaken identity of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma treated as periapical lesion in anterior maxilla: A case report.

This report presents a rare case of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) in the anterior maxilla, mimicking a periapical lesion. A 56-year-old male reported with a painless swelling in the maxillary right canine-premolar region. The patient gave a history of root canal therapy for the same teeth one month ago.

Postspace pretreatment with 17% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, 7% maleic acid, and 1% phytic acid on bond strength of fiber posts luted with a self-adhesive resin cement.

Context: Pretreatment of radicular dentin with chelating agents improves the bond strength of fiber-posts luted with a self-adhesive resin cement.

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of the three chelating agents as final rinse of the postspace on bond strength of fiber posts luted with a self-adhesive resin cement.

Settings And Design: This is an laboratory study.

An comparative evaluation of the effect of three endodontic chelating agents (17% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, 1% peracetic acid, 0.2% chitosan) on the push out bond strength of gutta percha with a new bioceramic sealer (BioRoot RCS).

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of three endodontic chelating agents (17% ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid [EDTA], 1% peracetic acid [PAA], 0.2% Chitosan) on the push out bond strength of gutta percha with a new bioceramic sealer (BioRoot RCS).

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight single-rooted mandibular premolars were selected and decoronated to obtain standardized root length of 15 mm.

Retrievability of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament with three calcium chelators, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, citric acid, and chitosan from root canals: An cone beam computed tomography volumetric analysis.

Aim: This study compared the amount of aqueous-based and oil-based calcium hydroxide remaining in the canal, after removal with two different chelators 17% EDTA, 20% Citric acid and 0.2% Chitosan in combination with ultrasonic agitation.

Methods And Material: Cleaning and shaping of root canals of 28 mandibular premolar was done and canals were filled either with Metapex or Ca(OH) mixed with distilled water.

Smile rejuvenation: A case report.

Mesiodens is the commonly occurring supernumerary tooth seen between the maxillary central incisors which causes compromised aesthetics and malocclusion. Till date orthodontic therapy provides an excellent solution for the management of mesiodens. Recently, Restorative Space Management (RSM) has been used successfully to correct tooth shape, proportions and colour with minimal tooth preparations.

Effect of organic versus inorganic fluoride on enamel microhardness: An in vitro study.

Introduction: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases affecting the human dentition. Fluorides are effective anti-carious agents and have been widely used for caries prevention in the form of systemic and topical fluorides. Neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) is commonly used as a topical fluoride agent.

Optimizing tooth form with direct posterior composite restorations.

Advances in material sciences and technology have provided today's clinicians the strategies to transform the mechanistic approach of operative dentistry into a biologic philosophy. In the last three decades, composite resins have gone from being just an esthetically pleasing way of restoring Class III and Class IV cavities to become the universal material for both anterior and posterior situations as they closely mimic the natural esthetics while restoring the form of the human dentition. In order to enhance their success, clinicians have to rethink their protocol instead of applying the same restorative concepts and principles practiced with metallic restorations.