Self-introduced foreign object by an adult into the root canal of a lower incisor is seldom reported in the endodontic literature. This case report describes a self-introduced unusual foreign body and its retrieval from the root canal of lower left lateral incisor. A persistent sinus tract resistant to calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament was then successfully treated with the use of triple ...

The success of root canal treatment is based on total elimination of root canal content, thorough cleaning, shaping and obturation of root canal system. Calcium hydroxide is recommended as intra-canal medicament because of its antibacterial properties, tissue dissolving ability, inhibition of tooth resorption and indication of tissue repair by hard tissue formation. Here we present a series of ...

The suggested hazards of tobacco use were enumerated shortly after its introduction to Europe in the 16th century. At the same time its presumed virtue as a general purpose medicament was extolled (Ray 1972). Since then the proponents and opponents of tobacco use have vigorously debated their positions. Ample evidence of potential harm has accumulated indicating disease conditions correlated wi...

Several pharmaceutical compounds have been detected in natural aqueous systems and ibuprofen (IBF), one of the most consumed medicament, has been detected in many countries. The degradation efficiency of IBF under TiO2/UV radiation was evaluated. Optimum degradation results were observed using 20 mg∙L−1 of TiO2, pH 7.8 and 5 mg∙L−1 of IBF. Under these experimental conditions total IBF removal w...

objective: in necrotic immature teeth, intra canal medicaments such as triple antibiotic paste (tap) and calcium hydroxide (ch) are used for root canal disinfection and regeneration treatment. however, the effect of these medicaments on dental pulp fibroblasts has yet to be known. this study aimed to assess the cytotoxicity of ch and tap against cultured human dental pulp fibroblasts (hdpfs) ob...

<p>Formocresol is widely used in pediatric endodontics as a pulpotomy medicament. Formocresol helps to fix soft tissues oral cavity such pulp. Care should be taken while using formocresol proper isolation techniques during its application an endodontic material, because of hazardous effects on tissue. This article elaborates the case chemical burns due improper handling dental treatment. ...

Conventional nonsurgical endodontic treatment has a high degree of clinical success, but in certain cases surgical intervention becomes necessary. This is the case report of a patient presenting with bilaterally separate periapical lesions in the maxillary anterior region. One lesion was managed by periapical surgery using a novel and safe method of separating the soft tissue mass of the periap...

Before starting the treatment, the examination of the diseased and the disease plays an important role for a successful result. Ayurveda has a clear understanding of the mental and physical constitution of the various types of patients with established criteria. This knowledge hinders the physician from stretching his hand towards a wrong medicament and from giving a wrong advise to the patient...

Literature review The primary function of calcium hydroxide as a routine intracanal medicament is to provide antimicrobial activity. However, the mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide are not well known. Physicochemical properties of this substance may limit its effectiveness in disinfecting the entire root canal system. In addition, calcium hydroxide is not effective agains...