Essential oils, their therapeutic properties, and implication in dentistry: A review.

Background: Antibacterial treatments currently used for treatment cause several side effects, and bacterial resistance to the antibiotics is also increasing. Therefore, there is need to find better alternatives. Essential oils (EOs) have been used for treatment of various ailments since ancient times and have gained popularity over the years.

Effect of vital bleaching on disintegration tendency of glass ionomer restorations.

Introduction: This study was designed to assess the effect of two bleaching agents on the disintegration tendency of three types of glass ionomers.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 specimens were prepared by using a split Teflon ring with an internal diameter of 5 mm and a thickness of 2 mm. The tested materials were applied and bleached according to manufacturer's instructions.

Fluoride release of glass ionomer restorations after bleaching with two different bleaching materials.

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of two bleaching agents on the fluoride release of three types of glass ionomer materials.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 specimens of the tested materials (Ketac Fil, Photac Fil and F2000) were prepared by a split Teflon ring with an internal diameter of 5 mm and thickness of 2 mm. The tested materials were applied and bleached according to manufacturer instructions.