Publications by authors named "Vijetha Vishwanath"
Introduction: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a combination of D-amino acids (DAAs) and trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC) demonstrates superior antibiofilm activity to calcium hydroxide (CH) and untreated controls.
Methods: In this 3-part in vitro study, the concentration of DAAs (D-methionine, D-leucine, D-tyrosine, and D-tryptophan) that would significantly decrease Enterococcus faecalis and Actinomyces naeslundii biofilm biomass was first determined. Then, the effect of TC + selected DAAs on polymicrobial biofilms was characterized by quantifying the biomass and biofilm viability.
Endodontic therapy includes various procedures such as vital pulp therapy, root canal treatment and retreatment, surgical endodontic treatment and regenerative endodontic procedures. Disinfection and tissue repair are crucial for the success of these therapies, necessitating the development of therapeutics that can effectively target microbiota, eliminate biofilms, modulate inflammation and promote tissue repair. However, no current endodontic agents can achieve these goals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: This laboratory study aimed to evaluate the effect of trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC) conditioning on dentin tissue stabilization, bacterial adhesion, and stem cell toxicity.
Methods: Dentin beams (n = 204) from extracted human molars were demineralized in phosphoric acid and treated with TC (2.5, 5, and 7.
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses the emerging trend of minimally invasive procedures in endodontics (root canal treatment), inspired by other surgical fields, aimed at conserving tooth structure for better long-term outcomes.
- Despite the appeal, this trend faces resistance due to a lack of solid evidence supporting its efficacy, with much emphasis placed on access techniques rather than minimally invasive cleaning and surgical practices.
- The review aims to provide an impartial evaluation of these concepts, examining existing research, highlighting the importance of modern irrigation strategies for canal cleanliness, and identifying gaps in current research on minimally invasive endodontics.
Gutta-percha in endodontics - A comprehensive review of material science.
J Conserv Dent
January 2019
The complete and three-dimensional fluid tight seal of the root canal system is the final component of the endodontic triad. The long-standing and closest material which has fulfilled this criterion is gutta-percha (GP). Several materials have been tried and tested as an endodontic filling material, of which GP has been most extensively used for years and has established itself as a gold standard.
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