Evaluation of sealing ability of chemically softened gutta-percha technique [PDF]
Introduction. Obturation of the root canal is the final phase of endodontic therapy and it is usually used to assess the quality of endodontic treatment.
Arbutina Radmila +4 more
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Marginal adaptation of customized gutta percha cone with calcium silicate based sealer versus MTA and biodentine apical plugs in simulated immature permanent teeth (an in vitro study). [PDF]
Mina MM, Moussa SM, Aboelseoud MR.
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Evaluation of single root canals filled using the lateral compaction, tagger's hybrid, microseal and guttaflow techniques [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the percentage of voids, gutta-percha and root canal sealer using 4 different filling techniques. Fifty-two extracted maxillary lateral incisors were prepared using the crown-down pressureless technique.
BRAMANTE, Clovis Monteiro +5 more
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Background: Gutta-percha cones used directly from the manufacturer's sealed packs harbour micro-organisms. During clinical use, the chances of contamination of gutta-percha increases.
Dolly R Jagyasi +3 more
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Efficacy of different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine in disinfection of contaminated Resilon cones [PDF]
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different concentrations of Chlorhexidine (CHX) and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in disinfecting contaminated Resilon cones within one minute.
Akhi, Mohammad-Taghi +4 more
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In vitro evaluation of efficacy of different rotary instrument systems for gutta percha removal during root canal retreatment [PDF]
Background: Complete removal of old filling material during root canal retreatment is fundamental for predictable cleaning and shaping of canal anatomy.
Ahlawat, Jyoti +5 more
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Thermoplasticity of microseal and TC gutta-percha (Tanaka de Castro) and three gutta-percha cones
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the thermoplasticity of materials used in root canal filling. Methods: Specimens with standardized dimensions were fabricated using Tanari, Roeko and Activ Point gutta-percha cones, as well as Microseal and TC ...
Mário Tanomaru-Filho +3 more
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Dentin wettability enhancement for three irrigating solutions and their effect on push out bond strength of gutta percha / AH Plus [PDF]
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of wettability enhancement for 17% EDTA, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 7% maleic acid solutions on push out bond strength of gutta percha /AH Plus to root dentin ...
El Ashry, Salma Hassan +2 more
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Investigation of coronal leakage of root fillings after smear layer removal with EDTA or Nd:YAG lasing through capillary flow porometry [PDF]
Objective: This study investigates the effects of Nd:YAG laser irradiation combined with different irrigation protocols on the marginal seal of root fillings.
De Bruyne, Mieke +5 more
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Background. Vertical root fractures (VRFs) can significantly reduce dental prognosis. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers better visualization of VRF than conventional radiography.
Ehsan Hekmatian +3 more
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