This case report describes root canal filling performed over a large S1 ProTaper file fragment in a second mandibular molar with irreversible pulpitis. An S1 ProTaper file was fractured during the instrumentation of the mesiobuccal canal. Approximately 10 mm of file fragment remained in the apical and middle thirds of the canal. The obturation was performed over this fragment using thermomechan...

AIM To assess how the various methods of intracanal reinforcement (short root canal posts) performed in their clinical and radiographic outcomes for restoring grossly broken down primary anterior teeth after pulpectomy for 1 year or longer follow-up period. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature search of electronic databases (Sept 2013) and various journals (1980-Sept 2013) using medical subject h...

BACKGROUND Most often used intracanal medicament is calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). Removal of Ca(OH)2 before obturation is mandatory. Different irrigation solutions and devices were tested in the previous study for this purpose. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the comparative efficacy of different irrigation techniques in removing intracanal medicament using cone-beam computed tomogra...

Calcium hydroxide is advocated as an intracanal medication for various purposes, including prevention of posttreatment symptoms. This study assessed whether calcium hydroxide had a pain-controlling effect at different times when compared with no intracanal medication. One hundred forty patients participated. Conditions diagnosed were pulp/periapical pathosis with or without symptoms. At least p...

AIM The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to discover clinically the influence of Pulpotec® (Produits Dentaires S.A., Switzerland) on the incidence of inter-appointment flare-up, with a view to advance the resolution of pain and/or swelling in patients presenting for emergency root canal treatment. METHOD In a prospective randomized clinical trial, pulpotec paste was used as an i...

AIM To evaluate the interference of the intracanal medication Calen® (SSWhite, Sao Paulo, Brazil) on the filling of simulated lateral canals. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty human anterior teeth were used. Before the endodontic filling procedures the access of cavity was made, and after this root canals were made in all the teeth to simulate the presence of lateral canals. After preparation, the...

Nanocrystalline silver dressings are widely known to be potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents and have long been used to treat topical wounds. Gold is known to be a strong anti-inflammatory agent and has been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis for >70 years. The purpose of this work was to study the effect of incorporating gold into nanocrystalline silver dressings from a...

INTRODUCTION Pressure ulcer management represents a growing problem for medical and social health care systems all over the world, particularly in European Union countries where the incidence of pressure ulcers in older persons (> 60 years of age) is predicted to rise. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to provide evidence for the lower impact on economic resources of using advanced dressin...

BACKGROUND Wound healing is a complex process, with many potential factors that can delay or complicate healing. Bacterial infection is one of the most dangerous complications once the skin barrier is destroyed. The search for optimal treatment of chronic and infected wounds is an ongoing challenge for healthcare professionals. METHODS This article discusses recent findings in the field of wo...