Statement Of The Problem: Bond strength of furcation repair materials is an essential factor in clinical success. Studies on the effect of adding titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticles on the push-out bond strength of commonly used endodontic cements for furcation perforation repair is limited.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding TiO nanoparticles to white Portland cement (PC), white mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and calcium enriched mixture cement (CEM) on their push-out bond strengths.
Background: This study compared apical extrusion of debris and instrumentation time following root canal instrumentation with Reciproc, Reciproc Blue, and Gentlefile (GF) rotary instruments versus the manual step-back technique.
Methods: This in vitro study was conducted on 80 extracted mandibular premolars with mature apices and a root curvature of<10°. The teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups (n=20), standardized regarding working length, and placed in pre-weighed vials.
Stroke is currently one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of effective stroke treatment. Therefore, novel treatment strategies are needed to decrease stroke-induced morbidity and promote the patient's quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Exposure to pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) has been revealed to affect the differentiation and proliferation of human mesenchymal stem cells derived from dental pulp multipotent stromal stem cells (DP-MSCs). This study aimed to investigate the differentiation effect of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on the DP-MSC.
Materials And Methods: PEMF was produced by a system comprising a multi-meter autotransformer, solenoid coils, and teslameter.
Background: This study compared postoperative pain after endodontic treatment of mandibular molars with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis with the RaCe rotary system and the crown-down versus the step-down technique.
Materials And Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 70 mandibular 1 and 2 molars with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis and normal periradicular state were randomly assigned to two groups for single-visit endodontic treatment with RaCe rotary system and the crown-down and the step-down technique ( = 35). Postoperative pain was assessed at 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 168 h postoperatively, using a Visual Analog Scale.
The aim of this study was to assess the multi-phasic use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as an adjuvant treatment to accelerate the osseointegration of titanium dental implants. Initially, twelve titanium mini-screws were inserted in femur bones of six New Zealand rabbits in three groups; the one-time treated group, the three-time treated group, and the control group (without ESWT). Then, 1800 focused shockwaves with an energy flux density of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHesperetin (HS), a metabolite of hesperidin, is a polyphenolic component of citrus fruits. This ingredient has a potential role in bone strength and the osteogenic differentiation. The bone loss in the orofacial region may occur due to the inflammation response of host tissues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis clinical study aimed to prepare and evaluate the effect of antimicrobial nanocurcumin gel on reducing the microbial counts of gingival fluids of the implant‒abutment interface in patients referred to the Tabriz Faculty of Dentistry for the placement of two dental implants. Fifteen patients applying for at least two dental implants were included in the study. During the uncovering session, nanocurcumin gel was placed in one implant, and no substance was placed in another (the control group).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Dental implant failure due to periodontal disease caused by anaerobic pathogens occurs, especially in the first year of implant placement. The aim of this clinical trial study was to compare the antibacterial effect of tetracycline gel and gel containing tetracyclineloaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) in the gingival crevice fluid of the implantabutment junction as a randomized clinical trial study.
Materials And Methods: Fourteen patients applying for implants in the posterior mandibular region were included in the study.
The antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects of oil against the common pathogens of periodontitis (, , , , ) was investigated. Disk diffusion (DD), minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) approaches were applied to test the antimicrobial effects. In order to determine the anti-biofilm effects, the amount of bacterial biofilm formation was assessed using the microtiter plate technique.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOne of the primary causes of disability and mortality in the adult population worldwide is stroke. A person's general health is significantly impacted by their oral and dental health. People who have poor oral health are more susceptible to conditions such as stroke.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfection of the central nervous system (CNS) is a global healthcare concern with high rates of death and disease. CNS infections mainly include meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscesses. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites are the most common causes of neuroinfections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNowadays, there is an urgent need to discover and develop long-term and effective antimicrobial and biofilm-inhibiting compounds. Employing combination therapies using novel drug delivery systems and also natural antimicrobial substances is a promising strategy in this field. Nanoparticles (NPs)-based materials have become well appreciated in recent times due to their function as antimicrobial agents or carriers for promoting the bioavailability and effectiveness of antibiotics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanomaterials (NMs) have favorable application in the medicine area, specifically in regard to the carry of pharmaceutical ingredients to provide targeted drug delivery systems. The skin is an excellent route for the delivery of pharmaceutical nano-transporters for skin-related applications. The physicochemical properties of nanomaterials such as size, hydrophobicity, loading capacity, charge and weight are vital for a skin penetrating system.
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December 2021
Prevention of dentinal crack formation is of utmost importance in endodontic treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of RaCe, ProTaper, and V-Taper rotary systems on dentinal crack formation in three root regions during endodontic treatment. Seventy human mandibular first molars were selected randomly, and their distal roots were used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study is done to evaluate the effect of different reinforcement techniques of overflared root canals with fiber posts on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated anterior teeth. It also introduces a new technique for simultaneous reinforcement and cementation of fiber posts using dual-cured core build-up composite resin.
Material And Methods: The crowns of 48 single-rooted maxillary anterior teeth were cut and randomly divided into 4 groups (n=12) based on root reinforcement techniques after root canal treatment and post space preparation: Group 1: self-adhesive resin cement (SARC), Group2: dual-cure composite resin (DCC), Group3: Composite resin reinforcement (CRR), Group 4: Direct anatomical post (DAP).
Portland cement (PC) is used in challenging endodontic situations in which preserving the health and functionality of pulp tissue is of considerable importance. PC forms the main component of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and demonstrates similar desirable properties as an orthograde or retrograde filling material. PC is able to protect pulp against bacterial infiltration, induce reparative dentinogenesis, and form dentin bridge during the pulp healing process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe emerging science of nanotechnology sparked a research attention in its potential benefits in comparison to the conventional materials used. Oral products prepared via nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered great interest worldwide. They are used commonly to incorporate nutrients and provide antimicrobial activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNowadays, vascularization and mineralization of bone defects is the main bottleneck in the bone regeneration field that is needed to be overcome and developed. Here, we prepared novel in-situ formed injectable hydrogels based on chitosan biguanidine and carboxymethylcellulose loaded with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and recombinant Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) and studied its influence on osteoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). The sequential release behavior of the VEGF and BMP-2 from hydrogels adjusted with the pattern of normal human bone growth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe diverse pleiotropic pharmacological effects of curcumin nanoformulations have turned it into an attractive natural compound in different health-related problems. A great body of evidence has shown the impact of curcumin and its nanoformulations on the differentiation of stem cells. The current review highlights cellular and molecular mechanisms connected with the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the scaffolds benefiting from the presence of nanocurcumin pointing toward the role of inhibitory or stimulant signal transduction pathways in detail.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The ever-increasing resistance to antimicrobial agents among bacteria associated with nosocomial infections indicate the necessity of new antimicrobial therapy. The nanoparticles are considered as new drug delivery systems to increase the efficiency and decrease the unfavourable effects of the antimicrobial agents.
Methods: Herein we report the preparation and characterization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) loaded with meropenem against carbapenem-resistant The antimicrobial effect of meropenem-loaded MSNs was determined against using the minimum inhibitory (MIC) method.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of mental-incisive nerve block (MINB) along with finger pressure following inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) on anesthetic success in mandibular first molars with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis. In this randomized controlled trial, 70 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups (n = 35). Each patient in the control group received only a standard IANB injection of 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Periodontitis can lead to progressive destruction of periodontal tissues supporting the tooth. Developing biomaterials for tissue engineering has noticeably improved the existing treatment options. The present study investigated the gelatin-hydroxyapatite nano-fibers as promising scaffolds for guided tissue regeneration (GTR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF. The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) and zirconium oxide (ZrO) microparticles (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs) in combination with white Portland cement (WPC) on odontogenic capacity of human dental pulp stem cells over a period of 21 days. .
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