abstract：AIM:To compare the incidence of dentinal defects caused by reciprocating and rotary techniques during retreatment procedures. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and twenty extracted mandibular premolars with single canals were selected. Twenty teeth were left unprepared. The root canals in the remaining 100 teeth were prepared w...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Üstün Y,Topçuoğlu HS,Düzgün S,Kesim B

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess and compare the resistance to cyclic fatigue, torsional stress, bending and buckling of ProGlider (PG; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) instruments with PathFile (PF; Dentsply Maillefer) pathfinding nickel-titanium rotary instruments. METHODOLOGY:Size 16, .02 taper PG and PF instruments were ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Elnaghy AM,Elsaka SE

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterize the microbial composition of persistent periapical lesions of root filled teeth using a molecular genetics approach. METHODOLOGY:Apical lesion samples were collected from 12 patients (23-80 years old) who visited the Kyushu University Hospital for apicectomy with persistent periapical lesions assoc...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Zakaria MN,Takeshita T,Shibata Y,Maeda H,Wada N,Akamine A,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the apical extrusion of debris associated with several root canal preparation systems in vitro. METHODOLOGY:Forty-five extracted human mandibular premolars with single canals and similar lengths were used. The root canals were instrumented using ProTaper Next (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerlan...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Üstün Y,Çanakçi BC,Dinçer AN,Er O,Düzgün S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the penetration resistance (PR) of six thermoplastic gutta-percha (GP) materials against needle penetration at different temperatures. METHODOLOGY:The PR of the following materials based on warm gutta-percha techniques, Beefill GP Cartridge (Beefill), GP Obturator-Hard/Medium/Soft (Dia-H, Dia-M, Dia-S),...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Moon HJ,Lee JH,Ahn JH,Song HJ,Park YJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether the outcome of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examinations performed in accordance with the European Commission guidelines in a clinical setting has an impact on choosing diagnoses in endodontics. METHODOLOGY:A prospective observational study was conducted. Fifty-three consecutive patien...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Mota de Almeida FJ,Knutsson K,Flygare L

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the impact of three irrigation protocols, activated by three different methods, on mature biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis in vitro. METHODOLOGY:Root canals in 280 single-rooted teeth were instrumented using a rotary Ni-Ti system. Biofilms of E. faecalis were generated based on a previously establi...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Neelakantan P,Cheng CQ,Mohanraj R,Sriraman P,Subbarao C,Sharma S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the biocompatibility of two pastes designed to fill the root canals of primary teeth. METHODOLOGY:A study group of 54 mice received subcutaneous tissue implants of polyethylene tubes containing CTZ or calcium hydroxide paste or, as a negative control, empty tubes. Biocompatibility was evaluated on days...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Lima CC,Conde Júnior AM,Rizzo MS,Moura RD,Moura MS,Lima MD,Moura LF

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To use micro-computed tomography (μ-CT) to evaluate the amount of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2 ] remaining in the C-shaped root canals of mandibular second molars after attempting to remove it with passive ultrasonic and sonic irrigation. METHODOLOGY:Thirty mandibular second molars, 15 in C1 and 15 in C2 configurati...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Ma JZ,Shen Y,Al-Ashaw AJ,Khaleel HY,Yang Y,Wang ZJ,Peng B,Haapasalo M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To obtain concurrent radicular measurements in the mesiobuccal (MB) and mesiolingual (ML) canals of mandibular first molars using scanned data of micro-computed tomography (μCT) with novel software. METHODOLOGY:The scanned data from 37 mandibular first molar mesial roots were reconstructed and analysed with custom...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Lee JK,Yoo YJ,Perinpanayagam H,Ha BH,Lim SM,Oh SR,Gu Y,Chang SW,Zhu Q,Kum KY

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the molecular mechanisms of nitric oxide (NO)-induced cytotoxic effect in human gingival fibroblast (HGF) cells. METHODOLOGY:After sodium nitroprusside (SNP), as NO donor, was treated to HGF, viability was measured by MTT assay and apoptosis was determined by TUNEL and DNA fragmentation assay. Mitoc...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Baek MW,Seong KJ,Jeong YJ,Kim GM,Park HJ,Kim SH,Chung HJ,Kim WJ,Jung JY

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the shaping ability of ProTaper Next, iRaCe and Hyflex CM rotary NiTi files during the preparation of severely curved root canals in extracted human molar teeth. METHODOLOGY:Sixty mandibular molars with mesio-buccal canals having angles of curvature ranging from 25° to 35° were divided according to the ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Saber SE,Nagy MM,Schäfer E

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the cytotoxicity of a modified salt solution (MSS) and evaluate the antimicrobial properties of MSS on in vitro biofilm models. METHODOLOGY:In a metabolic assay, fibroblasts derived from periodontal ligaments (PDL) of human extracted teeth were cultured and challenged with MSS or controls. Then, in ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： van der Waal SV,Scheres N,de Soet JJ,Wesselink PR,Crielaard W

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the use of a zinc oxide/zinc sulphate-based cement (Coltosol(®) F, Coltène Whaledent, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA) as a temporary filling material during multiple-visit root canal treatments and the occurrence of cracks within the filling material or the tooth. METHODOLOGY:Root canals of one hundred and...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Tennert C,Eismann M,Goetz F,Woelber JP,Hellwig E,Polydorou O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the efficacy of photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) technique with conventional, sonic and ultrasonic irrigation on the removal of apically placed dentinal debris from an artificial groove created in a root canal. METHODOLOGY:Root canal preparation was performed up to size 40 on 48 extracted s...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Arslan H,Capar ID,Saygili G,Gok T,Akcay M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of ProTaper Next files (PTN; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) with Twisted Files (TF; SybronEndo, Orange, CA, USA), HyFlex CM (HF; ColténeEndo/Whaledent, Inc, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA) and ProTaper Universal (PT; Dentsply Maillefer). METHODOLOGY:Size 25, .06 tape...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Elnaghy AM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the long-term outcome of root filled teeth in a general adult population examined in 1997, 2003 and 2008. METHODOLOGY:The study provides longitudinal, observational information on endodontic status for 327 randomly selected individuals from a general Danish population receiving three consecutive full-mou...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Kirkevang LL,Vaeth M,Wenzel A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assay the toxicity of the single-methacrylate-based sealer urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) (EndoRez) in terms of cell growth and pro-inflammatory cytokines release, in expanded ex vivo human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs), human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs), human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs) and hum...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Diomede F,Caputi S,Merciaro I,Frisone S,D'Arcangelo C,Piattelli A,Trubiani O

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This randomized clinical trial evaluated clinical sign/symptoms as well as histological pulp reactions in terms of inflammation and mineralized bridge formation after partial pulpotomy of sound human premolars and placement of a bioceramic paste (iRoot BP) or tooth-colored ProRoot MTA as pulp-covering biomaterials....

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Azimi S,Fazlyab M,Sadri D,Saghiri MA,Khosravanifard B,Asgary S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence of periradicular periodontitis (PRP) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in a retrospective cross-sectional epidemiological study in a Scottish subpopulation. METHODOLOGY:Of the 319 CBCT scans performed at Dundee Dental Hospital between November 2009 and July 2012, 245 de...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Dutta A,Smith-Jack F,Saunders WP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate amongst Greek endodontists the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the past 12 months, the treatment followed, their postures during practice and the adoption of ergonomic standards. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and forty-seven endodontists met the inclusion criteria and...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Zarra T,Lambrianidis T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate connective tissue reactions to iRoot SP (Innovative Bioceramics, Vancouver, BC, Canada), mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Fillapex (FLPX) (Angelus Soluções Odontológicas, Londrina, Brazil), DiaRoot Bioaggregate (DiaDent Group International, Burnaby, BC, Canada) and white MTA (Angelus, Londrina, Brazil) ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Bósio CC,Felippe GS,Bortoluzzi EA,Felippe MC,Felippe WT,Rivero ER

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare dentinal microcrack formation whilst using Ni-Ti hand K-files, ProTaper hand and rotary files and the WaveOne reciprocating file. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and fifty mandibular first molars were selected. Thirty teeth were left unprepared and served as controls, and the remaining 120 teeth were divided in...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Ashwinkumar V,Krithikadatta J,Surendran S,Velmurugan N

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the role of stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF-1) signalling during odontogenic differentiation in human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). METHODOLOGY:Human dental pulp cells were treated with differentiation medium, recombinant human SDF-1, neutralizing antibody for SDF-1 or CXCR4, pertussis toxin (PTX) and A...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Kim DS,Kim YS,Bae WJ,Lee HJ,Chang SW,Kim WS,Kim EC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the effect of 5.25% NaOCl or 17% EDTA solutions on the surface topography and roughness of GTX, TF, RaCe and Hero Shaper instruments using atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis. METHODOLOGY:Four new files of each brand were subjected to AMF analysis; then each group was subdivided into two subgroups (n...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Fayyad DM,Mahran AH

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of the Ca(2+) -Mg(2+) ion channel TRPM7 in the proliferation, migration and osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). METHODOLOGY:Immunohistochemistry was used to localize expression of TRPM7 in human dental pulp tissues and in cultured hDPSCs. Isolated hDPSCs wer...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Cui L,Xu SM,Ma DD,Wu BL

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the physicochemical and mechanical properties of Portland cement-based experimental sealers (ES) with different radiopacifying agents (zirconium oxide and niobium oxide micro- and nanoparticles) in comparison with the following conventional sealers: AH Plus, MTA Fillapex and Sealapex. METHODOLOGY:The m...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Viapiana R,Flumignan DL,Guerreiro-Tanomaru JM,Camilleri J,Tanomaru-Filho M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyse the influence of exposure of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) with and without calcium chloride (CaCl2 ) to phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) on the push-out bond strength, over different experimental periods. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and twenty dentine discs with standardized cavities were filled with MTA...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： de Almeida J,Felippe MC,Bortoluzzi EA,Teixeira CS,Felippe WT

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the bond strength of a resin-based sealer (AH Plus) to root canal dentine after the removal of a zinc oxide-eugenol-based sealer (Endofill), using different retreatment techniques. METHODOLOGY:The root canals of sixty-four maxillary incisors were prepared with ProTaper and filled with Endofill/gutta-pe...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Rached-Junior FJ,Sousa-Neto MD,Souza-Gabriel AE,Duarte MA,Silva-Sousa YT

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether chemokines such as SDF-1 and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) are responsible for hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 )-induced extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and to identify the underlying mechanism in human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). METHOD:Human dental pulp cells were exposed to 0.4 ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Kim DS,Kang SI,Lee SY,Noh KT,Kim EC

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of multiple refreshment/activation cycles and temperature on the reaction rate of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) with bovine dentine during ultrasonic activated irrigation (UAI) under laboratory conditions. METHODOLOGY:The root canal walls of 24 standardized root canals in bovine incisors were ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Macedo RG,Verhaagen B,Wesselink PR,Versluis M,van der Sluis LW

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in human dental pulp tissues and the effects of HMGB1 on proliferation and odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp cells (hDPCs). METHODOLOGY:Immunohistochemical assay, immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometric analysis were used t...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Qi SC,Cui C,Yan YH,Sun GH,Zhu SR

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare fracture patterns of posterior teeth temporized with: mesio-occlusal-distal (MOD) glass-ionomer cement (GIC) interim restorations, stainless steel (SS) bands, GIC dome overlays and GIC dome overlays with occlusal temporary restorations. METHODOLOGY:The root canals of 92 extracted human premolars and mol...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Pakdeethai S,Abuzar M,Parashos P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Simvastatin on apical periodontitis in rats by assessing the osteoblast production of receptor activator of nuclear factor-Kappa B Ligand (RANKL) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) cytokines that are essential for bone resorption. METHODOLOGY:Twenty-five healthy 8- to 10-week-old male ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Shadmehr E,Khademi A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the effectiveness of an active application of liquid etching, compared with the standard gel formulation on smear layer removal from post space walls and push-out bond strength of luted fibre posts. METHODOLOGY:Human extracted teeth were collected and root filled. After post space preparation and cleanin...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Scotti N,Scansetti M,Rota R,Breschi L,Mazzoni A,Pasqualini D,Berutti E

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the efficacy of reciprocating and rotary techniques with that of hand files for removing gutta-percha and sealer from root canals. METHODOLOGY:The root canals of fifty-four human extracted maxillary central incisors were cleaned and shaped using a crown-down technique to a size 40 and filled with gutta-...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Zuolo AS,Mello JE Jr,Cunha RS,Zuolo ML,Bueno CE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Characterization and assessment of the hydration reaction of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Plus exposed to different environmental conditions. METHODOLOGY:The specific surface area, surface morphology and characterization of un-hydrated MTA Plus (Avalon Biomed Inc. Bradenton, FL, USA) were investigated. The spe...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Camilleri J,Formosa L,Damidot D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of Ocimum sanctum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Syzygium aromaticum and 3% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) against Enterococcus faecalis in planktonic suspension and biofilm phenotypes. METHODOLOGY:The antibacterial efficacy of different concentrations of aqueous ethanolic extracts of ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Gupta A,Duhan J,Tewari S,Sangwan P,Yadav A,Singh G,Juneja R,Saini H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of medicaments used in endodontic regeneration on root fracture resistance and microhardness of radicular dentine. METHODOLOGY:The root canals of mandibular premolars (n = 180) were instrumented and randomized into three treatment groups and an untreated control group. Each treatment grou...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Yassen GH,Vail MM,Chu TG,Platt JA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the composition of materials and leachate of a hydrated prototype cement composed of tricalcium silicate and radiopacifier and compare this to other tricalcium silicate-based cements (Biodentine and Bioaggregate) to assess whether the additives in the proprietary brand cements affect the hydration of...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Grech L,Mallia B,Camilleri J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00