Assessment of Anatomical Dentin Thickness in Mandibular First Molar: An In Vivo Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Study.

Aim: To determine the minimum dentin thickness in the mesial and distal walls of the mesiobuccal (MB) and mesiolingual (ML) canals of the mandibular first molars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: CBCT examinations of 624 mandibular first molars from an Indian subpopulation were analyzed. The mesial and distal minimum dentin thickness was evaluated in 1 mm intervals apical to the furcation area.

Comparative Evaluation of the Anesthetic Efficacy of Needle-Free Anesthesia and Conventional Anesthesia in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction Pain is the primary reason for which most of the patients seek endodontic treatment. Local anesthesia is considered to be the most important step in the procedure to reduce the pain. However, the majority of the patients do not cooperate due to the fear of syringe anesthesia.

Endodontic retreatment efficacy with and without solvents: A systematic review.

Introduction: This systematic review investigates the crucial need for solvent use in root canal retreatment, as it effectively removes filling materials, reduces apical debris extrusion, and alleviates postoperative pain, ultimately enhancing treatment success. The review aims to assess the success rates, compare outcomes, explore benefits and drawbacks, and identify subgroups where solvent use may be more effective during root canal retreatment.

Materials And Methods: The search was performed in PubMed Central, Scopus, Cochrane, LILAC, ScienceDirect, Google Search, Web of Science, and manually using the search items alone and in combination by means of PUBMED search builder.

Application of InceptionV3, SqueezeNet, and VGG16 Convoluted Neural Networks in the Image Classification of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly emerging field in medicine and has applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, and prognostication in various malignancies. The present study was conducted to analyze and compare the accuracy of three deep learning neural networks for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) images. Materials and methods Three hundred and twenty-five cases of OSCC were included and graded histologically by two grading systems.

Microbial Interactions in Oral Biofilm: Evaluating Therapeutic Interventions and the Emergence of Resistance: A Narrative Review.

The oral cavity comprises numerous anatomical surfaces that are inhabited by a diverse array of bacteria, collectively forming a bacterial biofilm. Within this complex microbial community, certain bacterial species are etiologically linked to the development of common oral pathologies, such as dental caries and periodontitis, which stand as prominent instances of bacterial infections frequently encountered in clinical settings. Most biofilms are believed to be multispecies consortia.

Assessment of Apical Pressures in Single and Joining Canals - An Ex Vivo Study Based on Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis.

Objective: Computational fluid dynamic analysis (CFD) is claimed to be a reliable tool for analysing the fluid flow and the generated apical pressures in the simulated root canal. The current study aimed to analyse the apical pressures in extracted teeth with single and joining canals.

Methods: Forty-six freshly extracted teeth were collected for the present study.

Comparative Analysis of the Surface Roughness of Class V Composite Restorations Using a Conventional Polishing System and Pre-contoured Cervical Matrices: An In Vitro Study.

Background: Rough surfaces of restorations have an impact on the accumulation of plaque, unaesthetic contour, and marginal adaptation, thereby affecting their functional, aesthetic, and clinical performance and the long-term stability of the restoration. Several polishing systems are currently in use for composite restorations, but information on their impact on surface roughness is limited. The present study aimed to determine the surface roughness of class V composite restorations polished using pre-contoured cervical matrices and to compare it with a conventional disc polishing system.

Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Novel Automated Irrigation Device As Compared to Conventional Needle Irrigation Against Enterococcus faecalis: An In Vitro Study.

Aim The present study aims to compare the antibacterial efficacy of a novel automated endodontic irrigation device with that of a manual irrigation technique. Materials and methods The present study considered 45 extracted single-rooted teeth. After sectioning the teeth, the specimens were inoculated with () bacteria for three weeks.

In Vitro Evaluation of the Effects of Different Beverages on the Surface Microhardness of a Single-Shade Universal Composite.

Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to analyze the influence of various beverages on the surface microhardness of a single-shade composite resin.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-five Omnichroma composite discs were fabricated and divided into five subgroups according to the beverages. The groups were Group A: tea; Group B: coffee; Group C: beer; Group D: whisky; and Group E: artificial saliva.

Comparative Study Assessing the Canal Cleanliness Using Automated Device and Conventional Syringe Needle for Root Canal Irrigation-An Ex-Vivo Study.

The success of endodontic treatment relies on both apical and coronal sealing. To achieve a good three-dimensional seal, the removal of the smear layer becomes mandatory. This study aims to assess the difference in debris accumulation and smear layer formation while using automated root canal irrigation and conventional syringe needle irrigation.

Children's perspective on color, smell and flavor of toothpaste.

Introduction: The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake, and inadequate toothbrushing habits during the first 2 years of life have been shown in several studies to be related to tooth decay in children. The development of caries in primary teeth further increases the risk of developing caries in permanent teeth.