The aim of this study was to use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to evaluate the removal of calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]2) from root canals after using different irrigation and activation protocols. Root canals (n = 128) were filled with Ca(OH)2 and scanned using CBCT. The Ca(OH)2 was removed after 1 week using 1 of 12 groups (G1-G12) according to the final irrigating solution: G1, 6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) + 18% etidronic acid (EA) with no activation; G2, NaOCL + EA + passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI); G3, NaOCl + EA + Finishing File (FF); G4, NaOCl + EA + NaviTip FX irrigation needle (NTFX); G5, 3% NaOCl + 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) with no activation; G6, NaOCl + EDTA + PUI; G7, NaOCl + EDTA + FF; G8, NaOCl + EDTA + NTFX; G9, 3% NaOCl with no activation; G10, NaOCl + PUI; G11, NaOCl + FF; G12, NaOCL + NTFX. The amount of residual Ca(OH)2 was assessed by CBCT. Group comparisons were performed using 1-way analysis of variance and Student-Newman-Keuls post hoc test (P = 0.05). Group 7 showed the least residual Ca(OH)2 (10.83%), which was not significantly different from G6 (13.79%) (P > 0.05). The percentage of residual Ca(OH)2 found in these 2 groups was significantly less than that found in the other groups (P < 0.05). None of the protocols could completely remove Ca(OH)2 from the root canal system, but the plastic rotary FF and PUI, in conjunction with NaOCl and EDTA, removed significantly more Ca(OH)2 than the other irrigation activation protocols tested.
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Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
January 2025
Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry. King Saud University. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia PO Box-60169. Electronic address:
Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of unconventional post space disinfection techniques, specifically Er:YAG laser, Temoporfin, and Carbon Nanoparticles (CNPs), in improving Martens hardness (MH), eliminating the smear layer (SL), and enhancing the push-out bond strength (PBS) of glass fiber posts in canal dentin.
Methods: An in vitro study was conducted utilizing 80 single-rooted extracted human teeth, which were decoronated and subjected to standardized root canal preparation. The teeth were equally distributed into four experimental groups: Group 1 (NaOCl + EDTA), Group 2 (Er: YAG laser + EDTA), Group 3 (Temoporfin + EDTA), and Group 4 (CNPs + EDTA).
BMC Oral Health
January 2025
Division of Endodontics, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Introduction: To evaluate the bacterial biofilm, smear layer and debris removal efficacy of a hydro-dynamic cavitation system with physiological saline using a new ex vivo model.
Methods: Seventy-five dentin discs were prepared from fifty-four extracted teeth. Seventy-five artificial root sockets were prepared.
Med Sci Monit
January 2025
Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
BACKGROUND Different temperature conditions can affect the efficiency of irrigation solutions and consequently the ability of canal sealers to bond to root canal walls. The aim of this endodontic study was to evaluate the effect of irrigation solutions at different temperatures on the bond strength of a bioceramic-based root canal sealer. MATERIAL AND METHODS Root canal preparations were completed through irrigation with the following solutions: Group 1 was irrigated with 5 ml NaOCl (sodium hypochlorite) +5 ml EDTA (Ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) (22°C); Group 2 was irrigated with 5 ml NaOCl +5 ml EDTA (37°C); Group 3 was irrigated with 5 ml NaOCl +5 ml GA (Glycolic acid) (22°C); Group 4 was irrigated with 5 ml NaOCl +5 ml GA (37°C), Group 5 was irrigated with 20 ml Dual Rinse® HEDP (Etidronate) - NaOCl mixture (22°C); and Group 6 was irrigated with 20 ml of Dual Rinse® HEDP mixture (37°C).
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January 2025
Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Türkiye.
Objectives: This study evaluates the effect of different irrigation solutions for postoperative pain in the regenerative endodontic treatments (RET) of necrotic teeth with open apex.
Materials And Methods: This study included necrotic, deeply carious lower molars of 42 patients. Access cavities of the teeth were opened and working lengths were measured at the first visit.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
November 2024
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences & Research (MIDSR), Latur, Maharashtra, India.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the apical microleakage of zinc oxide (ZOE) eugenol and Endoflas as obturating materials using different root canal irrigants in primary teeth.
Materials And Methods: A total of 80 extracted primary anterior teeth were divided randomly into four groups with different irrigants and obturating materials used. Group I [ZOE + sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)], group II [ZOE + NaOCI + ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)], group III (Endoflas FS + NaOCI), group IV (Endoflas FS + NaOCI + EDTA).
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