Metal endocrown approach for a maxillary second molar: a novel technique.

Nonvital teeth with repeated restoration failures are particularly challenging to dental practitioners. This case report describes the fabrication of a novel cast metal endocrown following the failure of 2 different types of restorations (post and core-retained crown and ceramic endocrown). This approach was used to preserve the tooth and avoid extraction.

Impact of scaling and root planing with adjunct essential-oil-based mouthwash usage on whole salivary IgG levels in patients with periodontal inflammation.

Objective: The aim was to assess the effect of scaling and root planing (SRP) with and without adjunct use of an essential-oil-based-mouthwash (EOBM) on whole salivary immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels in patients with periodontal inflammation.

Methods: Fifty patients with periodontal inflammation were included. Treatment wise, these patients were randomly divided into two groups.