AIM To evaluate and compare antimicrobial effect of various root canal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six root canal medicaments: 2% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), EDTA, MTAD and propolis and three microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Cand...

The objective of this study was to assess frequency and extension of the defects affecting the dentin-post interface after using different combinations of irrigants and sealers. The experimental work was conducted on single-rooted teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons. The specimens were divided into different groups, according to irrigant and endodontic cement utilized, and endodontically in...

invasive cervical resorption is a condition that affects the root surface area below the epithelial attachment. multiple treatment modalities are advocated, involving exposure of the invasive defect, removal of the granulation tissue and sealing with various restorative materials. this report demonstrates conservative treatment of a patient presenting with peri-apical periodontitis in upper rig...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to gather information about the quality and quantity of root canal treatments carried out by general dental practitioners in Turkey. METHODS Questionnaires were given to 1400 dentists who attended the 16th National Congress organized by the Turkish Dental Association. The participants were asked to answer 34 multiple-choice questions. The questions were su...

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the effect of root canal geometry on amount apical extrusion irrigant, by testing different tapers and needle types. Materials Method: Forty-three extracted single-rooted human mandibular premolar teeth were accessed. Experimental groups instrumented produce increasing amounts taper in each successive group: Group 1 (#25/.02), 2 (#25/.04), 3 (#25/.06), 4 (#25/...

Bacterial reinfection and root fracture are the main culprits related to canal treatment failure. This study aimed assess utility of quercetin solution as an adjunctive endodontic irrigant that does not weaken dentin with commitment anti-biofilm activity bio-safety. Based on a noninvasive infection model, tubules infected Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) were irrigated sterile water (control...

background. maximum sealing ability or adhesion of endodontic sealers can be achieved after an effective removal of smear layer. endodontic irrigants assist in adequate removal of smear layer and thus improve the retention mechanism. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two different root canal irrigating solutions (5.25% naocl followed by 17% edta and qmix) on the apical sealing...