Effectiveness of oral premedication of meloxicam, ketorolac, dexamethasone, and ibuprofen on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The aim of this prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was to compare the effect of oral premedication of meloxicam, ketorolac, dexamethasone, ibuprofen, or placebo on the success of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) of mandibular posterior teeth in patients experiencing symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Method And Materials: Two hundred and fifty emergency patients in moderate to severe pain diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis of a mandibular first or second molar randomly received, in a double-blind manner, identical capsules containing either meloxicam 7.5 mg, ketorolac 10 mg, dexamethasone 0.

Effect of preoperative tramadol, ibuprofen, ibuprofen/acetaminophen on the anaesthetic efficacy of inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

The purpose of this double-blind clinical trial was to compare the effect of preoperative tramadol 50 mg, tramadol 100 mg, ibuprofen 600 mg, ibuprofen 600 mg/acetaminophen 1000 mg or placebo 60 min before the administration of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) of mandibular teeth in patients experiencing symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP). Two hundred and fifty emergency patients diagnosed with SIP were randomly divided into five groups and received medications. Endodontic access was begun 15 min after completion of the IANB, and all patients had profound lip numbness.

Effect of Surface Treatment and Aging on Bond Strength of Composite Cement to Novel CAD/CAM Nanohybrid Composite.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of surface treatments and aging on the bond strength of composite cement to a novel CAD/CAM nanohybrid composite.

Materials And Methods: Microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of a dual-curing composite cement (Bifix QM; BQ) to three CAD/CAM restorative materials (Grandio [GR], Vita Enamic [VE], and Lava Ultimate [LU]) was evaluated after different surface treatments. The surfaces of specimens received the following treatments: control (no treatment), sandblasting (SB), SB + silane (Ceramic Bond; CB), hydrofluoric acid (HF), HF + CB, TiF4 2 wt/v%, TiF4 2 wt/v% + CB, TiF4 4 wt/v%, and TiF4 4 wt/v% + CB.

Dynamic cyclic and torsional fatigue resistance of TruNatomy compared with different nickel-titanium rotary instruments.

This study evaluated the dynamic cyclic and torsional fatigue resistance of recently introduced TruNatomy instruments (TRN) and compare with HyFlex CM (HFC), Vortex Blue (VB) and FlexMaster (FM) instruments. Size 20, 0.04 taper of TRN, HFC, VB and FM instruments was tested for dynamic cyclic and torsional fatigue resistance.

In vitro comparison of cyclic fatigue resistance of TruNatomy in single and double curvature canals compared with different nickel-titanium rotary instruments.

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of newly developed TruNatomy instruments (TRN) in single and double (S-shaped) curvature canals with HyFlex CM (HCM), Vortex Blue (VB) and RaCe (RC) instruments.

Methods: Size 20/.04 taper and size 25/0.

Effect of titanium tetrafluoride addition on the physicochemical and antibacterial properties of Biodentine as intraorfice barrier.

Objective: To evaluate the influence of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF) incorporation on the physicochemical and antibacterial properties of Biodentine (BD; Septodont, Saint Maur des Faussés, France) as an intraorfice barrier material.

Methods: Three different proportions of TiF powder were used with BD; 1wt%, 2wt%, and 3wt%; respectively. BD without TiF addition was used as the control group.

Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of One Curve, 2Shape, ProFile Vortex, Vortex Blue, and RaCe Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments in Single and Double Curvature Canals.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the resistance to cyclic fatigue of the new One Curve (OC) instrument in double (S-shaped) and single curvature canals compared with other nickel-titanium rotary instruments.

Methods: Size 25/.06 of OC, 2Shape (TS), Vortex Blue (VB), ProFile Vortex (PV), and RaCe (RC) instruments were tested inside artificial canals with a single curvature (60° curvature, 5 mm radius) and double curvature (coronal curve, 60° curvature, 5 mm radius; and apical curve, 70° curvature and 2 mm radius) while immersed in saline at 37°C ± 1°C.

Bonding durability of titanium tetrafluoride treated glass fiber post with resin cement.

This study evaluated the effect of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF) solution on the bond strength of glass fiber post to resin cement. The specimens were divided into eight groups according to the method of surface treatment performed. Flexural properties and microtensile bond strength (µTBS) were determined.

Effectiveness of Titanium Tetrafluoride on the Bond Strength of Composite Cement to Titanium.

Purpose: To assess the influence of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) solution on the adhesion of composite cement to commercially pure titanium (cp Ti).

Materials And Methods: cp Ti plates with dimensions of 30 mm × 8 mm × 1.5 mm were machined and polished.

Optical and Mechanical Properties of Newly Developed Monolithic Multilayer Zirconia.

Purpose: To evaluate the optical and mechanical properties of newly introduced monolithic multilayer zirconia with two types of monolithic zirconia.

Materials And Methods: Three brands of monolithic zirconia were used in this study: Ceramill Zolid FX Multilayer (CZF), Prettau Anterior (PA), and Zenostar T (ZT). Translucency parameter (TP), contrast ratio (CR), flexural strength, fracture toughness, hardness, brittleness index, and microstructures were assessed.

Influence of Surface Treatments on the Bond Strength of Resin Cements to Monolithic Zirconia.

Purpose: To assess the influence of surface treatment on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of resin cements to monolithic zirconia materials.

Materials And Methods: Two types of monolithic zirconia (Zenostar T [ZT] and Prettau Anterior [PA]) were evaluated. The specimens were assigned to three groups based on the surface treatment applied: group 1: control, assintered; group 2: sandblasted with 50-μm Al₂O₃; group 3: tribochemically silica sandblasted.

Evaluation of root canal transportation, centering ratio, and remaining dentin thickness of TRUShape and ProTaper Next systems in curved root canals using micro-computed tomography.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the volume of removed dentin, transportation, and centering ability of TRUShape (TRS; Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties) system with ProTaper Next (PTN; Dentsply Maillefer) by using micro-computed tomography (µCT).

Method And Materials: Twenty extracted human mandibular first molars with two separate mesial canals with curvatures of 25 to 35 degrees were divided into two experimental groups (n = 20) according to the rotary nickel-titanium file system used in canal instrumentation as follows: group TRS and group PTN. Canals were scanned before and after instrumentation using µCT to evaluate root canal transportation, centering ratio, and volumetric changes.

Effectiveness of XP-endo Finisher, EndoActivator, and File agitation on debris and smear layer removal in curved root canals: a comparative study.

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of the XP-endo Finisher (FKG Dentaire SA, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) file on debris and smear layer removal in curved root canals in comparison to different irrigation regimens. Seventy-five freshly extracted human mandibular molar teeth with mesial root curved more than 20° were used in this study. The mesial root canals were mechanically prepared using the BT-Race rotary system (FKG Dentaire) and divided into five groups (n = 15) according to the following irrigation techniques: positive control, non-agitated, File agitation, XP-endo Finisher, and EndoActivator (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialities, Tulsa, OK, USA).

Mechanical properties of zirconia reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the mechanical properties of recently introduced zirconia reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic.

Methods: Two types of CAD/CAM glass-ceramics (Vita Suprinity (VS); zirconia reinforced lithium silicate and IPS e.max CAD (IC); lithium disilicate) were used.

Shaping ability of ProTaper Gold and ProTaper Universal files by using cone-beam computed tomography.

Context: This study evaluated and compared the shaping ability of ProTaper Gold (PG) (PG; Dentsply, Tulsa Dental Specialties, Tulsa, OK, USA) system with ProTaper Universal (PU) (PU; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.

Materials And Methods: Forty mesiobuccal canals of mandibular first molars with curvatures of 25-30° were divided into two experimental groups (n = 20) according to the rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) file system used in canal instrumentation as follows: Group PG and group PU. Canals were scanned before and after instrumentation using CBCT scanner to evaluate root canal transportation and centering ratio at 3, 5, and 7 mm from the apex and volumetric changes.

Fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth filled with Biodentine and white mineral trioxide aggregate - an in vitro study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth filled with Biodentine (BD) and white mineral trioxide aggregate (WMTA) as pulp space barriers for regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs).

Materials And Methods: Sixty extracted human maxillary anterior teeth were divided into four groups of 15 teeth each. Positive control teeth received no treatment.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of OneShape and WaveOne instruments using different angles of curvature.

This study compared the cyclic fatigue resistance of OneShape (OS) instrument which used continuous rotation with WaveOne (WO) instrument which used reciprocating motion. OS size 25, 0.06 taper and WO primary size 25, 0.

Repair bond strength of resin composite to a novel CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic using different repair systems.

This study evaluated the repair bond strength of a nanohybrid resin composite to a novel CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic based on four intraoral ceramic repair systems. Vita Enamic (VE) CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic was used in this study. Specimens were divided into five test groups according to the repair method performed on the ceramic surface: Gr C (No treatment; control); Gr CZ (Cimara Zircon); Gr PR (Porcelain Repair); Gr CR (Clearfil Repair); and Gr CS (CoJet system).

Influence of surface treatments on bond strength of metal and ceramic brackets to a novel CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic material.

This study evaluated the effect of four different surface treatments methods on the shear bond strength (SBS) of ceramic and metal brackets to Vita Enamic (VE) CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic. A total of 240 plates (10 mm × 10 mm × 3 mm) were cut from VE ceramic blocks and divided into two groups. In each group, four subgroups were prepared by hydrofluoric acid (HF); phosphoric acid (H3PO4); diamond ceramic grinding bur; and silica coating using CoJet system (CJ).

Torsion and bending properties of OneShape and WaveOne instruments.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the torsion and bending properties of OneShape (OS; Micro Mega, Besançon, France) and WaveOne (WO; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) single-file systems.

Methods: The torsional strength of OS size #25, 0.06 taper and WO primary size #25, 0.

Bond strength of novel CAD/CAM restorative materials to self-adhesive resin cement: the effect of surface treatments.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of novel CAD/CAM restorative materials to self-adhesive resin cement.

Materials And Methods: Two types of CAD/CAM restorative materials (Vita Enamic [VE] and Lava Ultimate [LU]) were used. The specimens were divided into five groups in each test according to the surface treatment performed; Gr 1 (control; no treatment), Gr 2 (sandblasted [SB]), Gr 3 (SB+silane [S]), Gr 4 (hydrofluoric acid [HF]), and Gr 5 (HF+S).

Effect of surface treatments on the flexural properties and adhesion of glass fiber-reinforced composite post to self-adhesive luting agent and radicular dentin.

This study evaluated the effect of different surface treatments on the flexural properties and adhesion of glass fiber post to self-adhesive luting agent and radicular dentin. Seventy-five single-rooted human teeth were prepared to receive a glass fiber post (Reblida). The posts were divided into five groups according to the surface treatment: Gr C (control; no treatment), Gr S (silanization for 60 s), Gr AP (airborne-particle abrasion), Gr HF (etching with 9 % hydrofluoric acid for 1 min), and Gr M10 (etching with CH2Cl2 for 10 min).

Evaluation of root canal transportation, centering ratio, and remaining dentin thickness associated with ProTaper Next instruments with and without glide path.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the volume of removed dentin, transportation, and centering ability of ProTaper Next (PTN) system with and without glide path preparation by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.

Methods: Sixty mesiobuccal canals of mandibular first molars with curvatures of 25°-35° were divided into 3 experimental groups (n = 20) according to the instrumentation technique as follows: group PG/PTN (glide path was created with ProGlider [PG]) and canals were shaped with PTN system), group PF/PTN (glide path was created with PathFile [PF]) and canals were shaped with PTN system), and group PTN (glide path was not performed and canals were shaped with PTN system only). Canals were scanned before and after instrumentation by using CBCT scanner to evaluate root canal transportation and centering ratio at 3, 5, and 7 mm from the apex and volumetric changes.

Assessment of the mechanical properties of ProTaper Next Nickel-titanium rotary files.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the torsional resistance, flexibility, and surface microhardness of ProTaper Next files (PTN) with Twisted Files (TF) and RaCe (RC).

Methods: A metal block with a cubical hole was used to evaluate the torsional resistance. Five millimeters of the tip of each file was securely held in place by filling the mold with a resin composite, and the files were driven clockwise at 300 rpm.

Evaluation of stresses developed in different bracket-cement-enamel systems using finite element analysis with in vitro bond strength tests.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the bond strength of different orthodontic bracket materials (ceramic, stainless steel, and titanium) as well as stresses developed in bracket-cement-enamel systems using finite element (FE) analysis.

Methods: One hundred and thirty-five extracted human caries-free upper central incisors were divided into three groups (n = 45/group) according to the type of orthodontic bracket materials (stainless steel, ceramic, and titanium). Each group was further subdivided into three subgroups (n = 15/group) according to the bond strength test loading mode (shear short side, shear long side, and tensile).