We describe a case of a 49-year-old man who presented with an uncomplicted aortic root aneurysm, aortic insufficiency, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) without obstructive coronary artery disease on angiography. The computed tomography angiogram (CTA) of the thorax, performed without cardiac gating, was misinterpreted as normal. In retrospect, an overlooked extravasation of contra...

Objective To assess the success of apical surgery procedures performed using TotalFill® Root Repair Material putty (Schöttlander, Letchworth, UK) as a root-end filling material. Materials and methods This case series consisting 29 teeth in 22 patients highlights use TotalFill RRM material treated at Edinburgh Dental Institute by Registrars Consultants, from 1st January 2017 13th March 2019. The...

INTRODUCTION Placement of mini-implants carries with it the risk of iatrogenic damage to the adjacent root surfaces. The aims of this study were to assess the type of trauma incurred on tooth roots after contact or approximation with mini-implants during placement, and to observe and analyze the healing responses via histologic analysis. METHODS Four male minipigs were used as experimental su...

Since there are no data in the literature regarding comparison of marginal adaptation hydraulic sealers when used with a single-cone technique or through thermomechanical compaction, this study aimed to evaluate behavior four different endodontic two above-mentioned obturation techniques by evaluating gap existing between materials and dentinal walls scanning electron microscopy. Given objectiv...

The shoulder joint is the foundation for excellent upper extremity function. It contributes to stability and basic movements like rotation and elevation of the arm. Shoulder fusion should not be accepted even for total palsy, and nerve repair should be recommended as long as an available donor nerve exists. In planning the reconstructive procedure for shoulder function, accurate biomechanical a...

Achievement of optimal valve geometry in valve-sparing aortic root repairs is a prerequisite for favorable valve function and, therefore, the simplification of these procedures is of utmost importance. The aim of the study was to determine the feasibility of the new vascular graft for aortic valve reimplantation technique and evaluate the early and intermediate functional results. Five patients...

BACKGROUND Complete radial tears near the medial meniscus posterior root attachment site disrupt the circumferential integrity of the meniscus (similar to a posterior root avulsion). These tears can compromise the circumferential integrity, and they have been reported in biomechanical studies to be comparable with the meniscectomized state. PURPOSE To quantify the tibiofemoral contact pressur...

The aim of this study was to evaluate if removal of Thermafil plastic carriers and reestablishment of working length were possible in single rooted teeth filled with the Thermafil system. Twenty freshly extracted maxillary central incisors were prepared and filled with #30 Thermafil plastic obturators according to manufacturer's recommendations. Teeth were divided in two groups: Group I: 10 tee...