AIM The focus of this study was to examine the staining potential of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) on tooth structure following the removal of AH26 root canal sealer. METHODS AND MATERIALS Fifty maxillary anterior teeth were prepared and obturated with AH26 and gutta percha. The sealers were then removed 24 hours later and the teeth were randomly divided into two groups. Ca(OH)2 was then placed...

introduction: a variety of mesial and distal projections have been suggested for separating the canals in a multi-canaled root. but there is no general agreement on the best angulation for each tooth. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the x-ray horizontal angle for separating the canals of four-canal first mandibular molars. materials and methods: forty four-canaled mandibular molars we...

AIM This clinical report presents a rare case of maxillary central incisor with two separate roots. BACKGROUND Unusual morphology of the roots and root canals may exist in any tooth. Recognition of the dental anatomy and its variations is necessary for successful endodontic therapy. It is well known that maxillary incisors are usually single-rooted teeth. CASE REPORT The root canals were in...

introduction: rotary nickel-titanium (niti) instruments are thought to allow shaping of narrow, curved root canals more efficiently and more effectively than stainless steel hand instruments. however, the continued search for even more effective and safer instruments has resulted in new rotary systems being introduced on a regular basis. the aim of this study was to compare shaping parameters o...

instrument fracture within the root canal during root canal treatment is an unwanted and frustrating complication. the fractured segment may hinder cleaning and shaping procedures with potential impact on prognosis of treatment. fracture of endodontic instrument often results from incorrect use or overuse. if breakage occurs clinically, the patient should be informed of the incident and conside...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the amount of dentine removed after canal preparation using stainless steel (SS) hand instruments or rotary ProFile instruments. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six extracted human teeth with root canal curvatures less than 30º were embedded in clear polyester resin. The roots were cut horizontally at apical 2, 4 and 7 mm. Dentin thickness was m...

PURPOSE To compare the fracture resistance and the mode of failure of endodontically treated teeth restored with different post-core systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS Root canal treatment was performed on 40 maxillary incisors and the samples were divided into four groups of 10 each. For three experimental groups post space preparation was done and teeth were restored with cast post-core (Group ...

UNLABELLED   INTRODUCTION Rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments are thought to allow shaping of narrow, curved root canals more efficiently and more effectively than stainless steel hand instruments. However, the continued search for even more effective and safer instruments has resulted in new rotary systems being introduced on a regular basis. The aim of this study was to compare shapin...

known that these teeth are generally weak because of dental structure loss, cavities, filling preparation, and root canal instrumentation. These teeth are thus rendered weak. Moreover, the decrease in the dentin moisture further lowers their strength properties, thus making them more susceptible to fractures. Therefore, it is necessary to take utmost care while selecting the most efficient way ...

introduction: the aim of this study was to evaluate root canal anatomy of mandibular first molars (mfm) in a selected iranian population using clearing technique. methods and materials: a total of 150 extracted mfms were cleared. the root canal morphology (including the root numbers and root length) and the anatomy of the root canal system (including is the number and type of canals based on ve...