objective: biopure® mtad (dentsply tulsa dental, usa) has been developed as a final irrigant following root canal shaping to remove intracanal smear layer. many of the unique properties of mtad potentially transfer to the conditioning process of tooth roots during periodontal therapy. the aim of this ex vivo study was to evaluate the effect of mtad on the removal of smear layer from root surfac...

BACKGROUND Arthroscopic glenohumeral debridement for symptom control has shown promising short term results in the young active population, when arthroplasty may not be a practical option due to the recommended activity restrictions, potential for complications and/or early wear, and a need for revision. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to examine the impact of arthroscopic debridement...

canal preparation generates a substantial amount of debris and smear layer (sl). the size and taper of the master apical file (maf) affects on penetration of irrigants and subsequently canal cleaning efficacy. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of maf size and taper on penetration of irrigants to the apical third of curved mesiobuccal (mb) canals of mandibular first molars.eighty-...

Figure 1. Dorsal hand wound after debridement of infection. DESCRIPTION A 58-year-old woman on immunosuppression therapy for a kidney transplant developed a paronychia refractory to antifungal or bedside debridement therapy. The infection rapidly progressed and required extensive operative debridement. Her resulting full-thickness dorsal hand defect measured 120 cm 2 with exposed extensor tendons.

OBJECTIVES The aim was to answer three relevant questions: can systemic antimicrobials be efficacious if the biofilm is not disrupted? Can the type of debridement of the subgingival biofilm impact upon the clinical outcomes of the adjunctive antimicrobial therapy? Is the efficacy of the adjunctive systemic antimicrobial therapy dependent on the quality of the debridement of the subgingival biof...

Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) has become more and more common in the treatment of chronic wounds. In the last decade alone, more than 100 papers were published on this subject. MDT is used to aid in removing necrotic tissue from a wound, thus resulting in a reduction of amputations. The limb salvage rate is reported as 50% after use of MDT. This article presents an overview of the history of...

UNLABELLED The aim of the study was to present experience of doctors from the Center for Burns Treatment in Siemianowice Śląskie who use a Versajet system. MATERIAL AND METHODS Debridement with the use of a water jet was applied in 70 patients with IIb° /III° thermal burns in the period between 2009-2013. The corresponding evaluation involved duration of operation, locations, wound surfaces a...

This study compared the clinical and biomechanical outcomes of mechanical debridement with and without monopolar radiofrequency energy in treating chondral defects. Patients who were scheduled for arthroscopic procedures (diagnostic, debridement and lavage, and meniscectomy) and consented to biomechanical cartilage stiffness testing comprised the study population. Patients were randomized into ...

Maggot debridement therapy is used extensively in the UK in both community and hospital situations, but remains a potentially under-used modality in many wound care markets. It promotes wound healing by performing three key processes: debridement, disinfection and growth-promoting activity. It can be used for the debridement of non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds, including pressur...

Mucormycosis has a mortality rate reaching 90%, and is imperative that therapy be initiated rapidly once a diagnosis is made.  Successful treatment consists of management of underlying risk factors, surgical debridement, and antifungal therapies. The dilemma whether or not to pursue extensive debridement presents when the wound is cultured positive but the patient is not systemically ill.&...