Publications by authors named "Sandra Maria Alves Sayao-Maia"

The objective of this case study is to report the endodontic treatment of a mandibular premolar with a C-shaped root canal configuration based on the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a diagnostic aid and in treatment planning. A 14-year-old patient was referred for endodontic treatment of tooth No. 21.

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Atypical anatomy in the maxillary incisor is extremely rare, with only a few case reports describing these variations. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an effective way to accurately diagnose anatomical disparities and determine the 3-dimensional location of roots and canals. The aim of this article is to report on the diagnosis and endodontic treatment of a rare case of a double-rooted maxillary central incisor, supported by CBCT scanning as a diagnostic imaging technique.

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Objective: This study investigated the influence of the last apical instrument of the ProTaper system with and without 2.5% sodium hypochlorite for cleaning mandibular central incisors.

Material And Methods: Thirty two mandibular central incisors were divided into six study groups: Group I--F1 instrument with 2.

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This paper presents a case report of a maxillary lateral incisor affected by invasive cervical resorption. The tooth was submitted to a 21-day treatment with calcium hydroxide followed by root canal filling. The area of resorption was sealed with MTA followed by glass ionomer cement and restored with composite resin.

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