Aim: of this study was to assess and compare, the radiopacity nanoparticle-based (NPB) root canal sealers with Epoxy Resin Based(ERB) sealer using an aluminium step wedge in accordance ISO 6876/2012 standards. Materials methods: The specimens, which were made each material, had a 10mm diameter 1mm thickness. creation metallic matrices, used fabrication impressions, done light-bodied silicone-ba...

Abstract New methodologies using micro-CT to evaluate solubility besides dimensional and morphological changes of endodontic materials are proposed. However, there is no standardization in the methods. The aim this study was assess effect different dimensions test samples on volumetric change evaluation materials. AH Plus, FillCanal Sealapex root canal sealers, Biodentine, IRM MTA root-end fill...

Shoulder complaints are common in the elderly and hamper daily functioning. These complaints are often caused by tears in the muscle-tendon units of the rotator cuff (RC). The four RC muscles stabilize the shoulder joint. While some RC muscles are frequently torn in shoulder complaints others remain intact. The pathological changes in RC muscles are poorly understood. We investigated changes in...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to reach a model defining factors precipitating short survival in patients with oesophageal varices and improving the understanding of such factors. Models would help to prioritize the clinical goals and intervention for saving the lives of patients. METHODS Retrospective analysis of all patients admitted to King Abdul Aziz University Hospital who had...

INTRODUCTION Vertical root fracture inevitably leads to tooth extraction. Thus, root filling with obturating materials and sealers that can reinforce the tooth would be an ideal way to reduce fracture in root treated teeth. This study aimed to assess the fracture resistance of roots following the application of different sealers including Epiphany, iRoot sealer and AH-plus. METHODS AND MATERI...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate gaps or voids occurring in roots filled with three different sealers. METHODS Thirty extracted human single-rooted teeth were decoronated, instrumented using NiTi rotary instruments, divided into three groups (n=10 per group) and obturated with one of the following: Epiphany with Resilon, MetaSEAL with gutta-percha or AH Plus with ...

BACKGROUND Successful root canal treatment depends on proper cleaning, disinfecting and shaping of the root canal space. Pulpless teeth have lower dentin microhardness value compared to that of vital teeth. A material which can cause change in dentin composition may affect the microhardness. Thus the aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of two root canal sealers on dentin mi...

Received:31 October 2008 Accepted:11 March 2009 Abstract: Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the coronal microleakage between Streptococcus sanguis per se and a mixture suspension of E. faecalis and C. albicans in root canals filled with Gutta-percha and either AH 26 or AH Plus sealer. Materials and Methods: One-hundred and ten extracted human teeth were decoronated to a s...

Comparative analysis of common essential constituents between single herbs, Ramulus cinnamomi (RC) and Herba schizonepetae (HS), and herbal pair (HP). RC – HS was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) combined with alternative moving window factor analysis (AMWFA) and temperatureprogrammed retention indices (PTRIs). In all, 33, 37, and 43 essential chemical components in ess...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of canal dryness on the push-out bond strength of two resin sealers (AH-Plus and Adseal) and a bioceramic sealer (Endosequence BC sealer) after canal irrigation with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and chlorhexidine (CHX). METHODS AND MATERIALS A total of 18 extracted human premolars were used. Canals were prepared and were di...