Antibacterial nanoparticles in endodontics and restorative dentistry

Melding Endodontics with Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics in Korea

On a very hot summer day in 2012, Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics (RDE, www.rde.ac) changes its official language from Korean to English in order to join and to contribute to the international society of specific dental professions. On the verge of this breakthrough, it is an imperative step to remember the pioneer members and to appreciate their hard work and dedication. The Korean Academy...

Nanotechnology: Its Role in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

Nanotechnology has been creating its niche in various aspects of dentistry and restorative dentistry and endodontics are no exceptions [1,2]. Nanotechnology deals with nanostructures, which may assume the form of surface nanoroughness, nanopits, nanomountains or nanoparticles. The properties at Nano scale differ significantly from the properties at bigger scale because of the increased surface ...

Clinical decision making in restorative dentistry, endodontics, and antibiotic prescription.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of geographic location of graduation (Israel, Eastern Europe, Latin America) on decision making regarding management of dental caries, periapical lesions, and antibiotic prescribing routines. A questionnaire was given to ninety-eight general practitioners regarding demographic and work habits. Photographs of lesions were shown on a screen....

Antibacterial Nanoparticles in Endodontics: A Review.

INTRODUCTION A major challenge in root canal treatment is the inability of the current cleaning and shaping procedures to eliminate bacterial biofilms surviving within the anatomic complexities and uninstrumented portions of the root canal system. METHODS Nanoparticles with their enhanced and unique physicochemical properties, such as ultrasmall sizes, large surface area/mass ratio, and incre...