Vertical root fractures and cracked teeth: post-endodontic root dentinal status through micro-CT assessment after ex vivo fiber post removal.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate cracked teeth and vertical root fracture observable on micro-CT images of extracted roots of mandibular incisors, after fiber post removal.

Materials And Methods: Thirty mandibular incisors were selected with any degree of slight incisal wear inspected with the aid of a stereomicroscope under 12x magnification, in order to have a group of young adult specimens according to the criteria of Hugoson et al. A sample of twelve mandibular incisors were selected, aged between 20 and 30 years old, with similar dentine volume and thickness.

Exploring the Potential of Nitrofurantoin for Infection Control in Regenerative Endodontics: in vitro study.

Introduction: This study assessed a new antimicrobial paste formulation containing nitrofurantoin for regenerative endodontics against multispecies biofilms.

Methods: Four groups of 11 single-root teeth each were tested: Negative control group (BHI + microorganisms); Hoshino 1 conventional tri-antibiotic paste group (1:1:1 ratio); Hoshino 5 group (5:5:5 ratio); Experimental group with nitrofurantoin, ciprofloxacin, and metronidazole. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of each antimicrobial were determined.

Fabry Disease: A Rare Mutation With Common Clinical Presentation.

Strokes are infrequent in younger adults, making diagnosis of their underlying causes challenging. Fabry disease, a rare genetic condition with a complex and not fully understood pathophysiology, is one potential cause. This report describes a 41-year-old woman with a history of glaucoma, recurrent uveitis, ischemic stroke affecting the posterior circulation, and sensorineural hearing loss.

Physical Activity and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adults with Achondroplasia: An Exploratory Study.

Background: Adults with achondroplasia face physical and psychosocial challenges that may impact their health-related quality of life and mental health. This exploratory cross-sectional study aimed to investigate relationships between health-related quality of life, mental health, and physical activity levels in adults with achondroplasia, focusing on potential gender differences.

Methods: Sixteen adults with achondroplasia (10 women, 6 men; age 37.