Effect of polydatin on the viability and odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells: An study.

Background/purpose: Various materials have been used to promote human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) differentiation to produce dentin bridge formation with less-than-optimal results. Polydatin (PD), a naturally present material with osteogenic properties can be a promising material in the pulp regeneration/repair process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of (PD) on the viability and differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells.

The Effect of Chlorhexidine and Listerine® Mouthwashes on the Tensile Strength of Selected Absorbable Sutures: An Study.

Background: Suturing plays a critical role in the healing of surgical wounds. The tensile strength of suture materials indicates the ability of the material to withstand stress during knotting and protect the wound during an extended period of healing.

Objective: An in vitro study was conducted to determine the effect of two commercially available mouthwashes on the tensile strength and breakage mode of two absorbable intraoral sutures.