abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to compare two protocols to examine bacterial colonization in teeth associated with chronic apical periodontitis with acute episodes (ap), using light microscopy (LM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). METHODOLOGY:Nine root samples (seven teeth...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Richardson N,Mordan NJ,Figueiredo JA,Ng YL,Gulabivala K

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate ex vivo the long-term sealing ability of the SE Resilon Epiphany system as an apical root-end filling material. METHODOLOGY:A total of 60 standardized horizontal bovine root sections were divided into three groups filled with either gutta-percha with AH 26, tooth-coloured mineral trioxide aggregate (MT...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： De Bruyne MA,De Moor RJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide insight into the principles of operation of electronic apex locators, determine optimal measuring parameters of the impedance ratio method, and to evaluate its accuracy. METHODOLOGY:Electrical impedance was measured ex vivo on 14 extracted human teeth using a QuadTech 1920 precision impedance analyzer. ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Jan J,Krizaj D

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the influence of filling technique and root canal area on the percentage of gutta-percha (PGP) in laterally compacted root fillings. METHODOLOGY:Sixty extracted canine teeth were accessed and the root canals instrumented to the same size. They were then divided in three groups and filled with laterall...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Souza EM,Wu MK,van der Sluis LW,Leonardo RT,Bonetti-Filho I,Wesselink PR

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the pain experienced by patients during root canal treatment and to correlate with age and gender, pulpal diagnosis, previous periapical status, dental characteristics and length of treatment. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and seventy-six patients (68 men and 108 women), with ages ranged from 6 to 83 years,...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Segura-Egea JJ,Cisneros-Cabello R,Llamas-Carreras JM,Velasco-Ortega E

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the percentage of gutta-percha and sealer-filled canal area when four different types of master gutta-percha cones were used. METHODOLOGY:Sixty mandibular premolars with straight canals were instrumented using System ProTaper rotary instruments with a crown-down technique and assigned to four groups. C...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Romania C,Beltes P,Boutsioukis C,Dandakis C

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microorganisms and their by-products are considered to be the major cause of pulp and periradicular pathosis. Hence, a major objective in root canal treatment is to disinfect the entire root canal system, which requires that all contents of the root canal system be eliminated as possible sources of infection. This goa...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Mohammadi Z,Abbott PV

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the resistance to ex vivo bacterial leakage over a 40-day period of root canal fillings with five new root canal sealers: RC Sealer, Epiphany, EndoREZ, GuttaFlow and Acroseal, compared with Apexit, AH Plus and RoekoSeal. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and forty-four single rooted human teeth were divided rand...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Eldeniz AU,Ørstavik D

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate ex vivo the incidence of defects in root dentine before and after root canal preparation and filling. METHODOLOGY:Eighty extracted mandibular premolars were divided equally in four groups. Group 1 was left unprepared. All other root canals were prepared using Gates Glidden drills and System GT files up...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Shemesh H,Bier CA,Wu MK,Tanomaru-Filho M,Wesselink PR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present randomized, controlled prospective study evaluated the histomorphological response of human dental pulps capped with two grey mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) compounds. METHODOLOGY:Pulp exposures were performed on the occlusal floor of 40 human permanent pre-molars. The pulp was capped either with Pro...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Accorinte ML,Loguercio AD,Reis A,Bauer JR,Grande RH,Murata SS,Souza V,Holland R

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar teeth in an Indian population using a decalcification and clearing technique. METHODOLOGY:One hundred extracted adult mandibular first premolar teeth were studied following decalcification and clearing. The shape of the canal orifice, root canal p...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Velmurugan N,Sandhya R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine if a final rinse with EDTA improves the short-term in-tooth retentive strength of adhesively luted fibre-reinforced composite posts. METHODOLOGY:Six different commercial fibre post systems were tested. Post spaces in extracted human anterior teeth were irrigated with either 6% NaOCl or 6% NaOCl follow...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Rasimick BJ,Shah RP,Musikant BL,Deutsch AS

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe unusual variations in the root morphology and root canal systems of mandibular first and second premolar teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons. SUMMARY:Normally mandibular first and second premolar teeth have single roots with single canals. A 15-year-old patient presented for orthodontic treatment a...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Cleghorn BM,Christie WH,Dong CC

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate differences in the root canal morphology of permanent mandibular molar teeth at various ages. METHODOLOGY:Four hundred and eighty permanent mandibular first and second molars were examined. First and second molars were divided into six and five groups, respectively, according to the age of the patie...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Peiris HR,Pitakotuwage TN,Takahashi M,Sasaki K,Kanazawa E

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of two cements with a similar chemical composition to mineral trioxide aggregate and to attempt to improve their properties by producing a composite material. METHODOLOGY:Two cement types were used: a mixture of calcium sulpho-aluminate cement and Portland cement ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Camilleri J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the number of roots and canal configurations in permanent first molars of the indigenous Kuwaiti sub-population and compare them against a similar group of non-Kuwaiti population in different age groups and gender, and to determine the frequency of a second canal in the mesiobuccal root of maxillary fir...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Pattanshetti N,Gaidhane M,Al Kandari AM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish and characterize different types of fibroblastic cell lines derived from dental pulp tissue. METHODOLOGY:Human dental pulp tissue-derived cells were transfected with SV40 large T antigen by Lipofectamine transfection method. Geneticin (G418)-resistant cells were selected and different cell lines were ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Suguro H,Asano M,Kaneko Y,Omagari D,Ogiso B,Moro I,Komiyama K

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the management of an iatrogenic incident in which an endodontic file was swallowed accidentally and passed into the gastrointestinal tract. SUMMARY:A 51-year-old male swallowed a 21 mm, size 30 endodontic file during root canal treatment without rubber dam. In the absence of clinical complications, the p...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Kuo SC,Chen YL

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe combined endodontic, surgical and orthodontic treatment of a maxillary lateral incisor fused with a supernumerary. SUMMARY:Double tooth is a dental irregularity consequent to fusion of two or more teeth or dental gemination. The teeth most commonly involved are deciduous, but in 0.1% of cases permanent...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Sivolella S,Bressan E,Mirabal V,Stellini E,Berengo M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate ex vivo the accuracy of two electronic apex locators during root canal length determination in primary incisor and molar teeth with different stages of physiological root resorption. METHODOLOGY:One calibrated examiner determined the root canal length in 17 primary incisors and 16 primary molars (total...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Leonardo MR,Silva LA,Nelson-Filho P,Silva RA,Raffaini MS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report clinical complications (pain, necrotic gingival tissue and bone sequestration) resulting from accidental injection of sodium hypochlorite. SUMMARY:Root canal treatment is a routine clinical procedure with few reported complications. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is commonly used as an irrigant during the p...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Pontes F,Pontes H,Adachi P,Rodini C,Almeida D,Pinto D Jr

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the toxicity of methacrylate resin-based root canal sealers with sealers based on epoxy resin and silicone by two-well established cell culture methods. METHODOLOGY:Specimens of AH Plus, EndoREZ, RoekoSeal and Epiphany were prepared for direct contact in the Millipore filter diffusion test and as extrac...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Lodiene G,Morisbak E,Bruzell E,Ørstavik D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the radiopacity of calcium hydroxide-based root canal sealers (Acroseal, Sealapex and Sealer 26), a glass-ionomer-based sealer (Activ GP Sealer) and a zinc oxide and eugenol-based sealer (Intrafill). METHODOLOGY:Five disc-shaped specimens (10 x 1 mm) were fabricated from each material, according to the...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Tanomaru-Filho M,Jorge EG,Tanomaru JM,Gonçalves M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of octenidine on Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 in a dentine block model. METHODOLOGY:Fifty-six root segments of extracted human teeth were infected with E. faecalis for 4 weeks. Octenidine-phenoxyethanol gel (1 : 1) was applied for diffe...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Tandjung L,Waltimo T,Hauser I,Heide P,Decker EM,Weiger R

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the use of cone beam computed tomography in the assessment of external cervical resorption lesions. SUMMARY:Asymptomatic external cervical resorption lesions were diagnosed radiographically in two patients. Clinical examination in both cases was unremarkable. Cone beam computed tomography scans revealed ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Patel S,Dawood A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate, using an experimental immature tooth model, the fracture resistance of bovine incisors submitted to different reinforcement treatments with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). METHODOLOGY:An immature tooth model was created by sectioning the coronal and apical portions of 40 bovine incisors 8 mm above a...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Bortoluzzi EA,Souza EM,Reis JM,Esberard RM,Tanomaru-Filho M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate radiopacity of root filling materials using digital radiography. METHODOLOGY:The sealers tested were AH Plus, Endofill, EndoREZ and Epiphany. Gutta-percha (Dentsply Maillefer) and Resilon cones were also tested. Acrylic plates, containing six wells, measuring 1 mm in depth and 5 mm in diameter, were pr...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Carvalho-Junior JR,Correr-Sobrinho L,Correr AB,Sinhoreti MA,Consani S,Sousa-Neto MD

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the clinical and radiographic appearance of teeth that suffered premature interruption of root development and were treated by an mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apical plug technique. SUMMARY:Eleven teeth with immature root apices in 11 patients were treated nonsurgically by the manual application of ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Pace R,Giuliani V,Pini Prato L,Baccetti T,Pagavino G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the hydration mechanism of white mineral trioxide aggregate (White MTA, Dentsply, Tulsa Dental Products, Tulsa, OK, USA). METHODOLOGY:The chemical constitution of white MTA was studied by viewing the powder in polished sections under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). The hydration of both white MTA...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Camilleri J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the influence of various irrigating solutions on the accuracy of the electronic apex locator facility in the Tri Auto ZX handpiece. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and forty teeth with single canals and mature apices, scheduled for extraction for either periodontal or prosthetic reasons in 76 patients were us...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Erdemir A,Eldeniz AU,Ari H,Belli S,Esener T

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present a case of osteomyelitis that was caused by the use of arsenic trioxide during root canal treatment in a mandibular left first molar. SUMMARY:Arsenic was once in common use to devitalize inflammed pulp tissue before root canal treatment. Its prolonged application or leakage leads to toxic effects beyond ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Dumlu A,Yalcinkaya S,Olgac V,Güvercin M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the apical anatomy of C-shaped canal systems in mandibular second molars by micro-computerized tomography (microCT) and stereomicroscopy. METHODOLOGY:Forty-four permanent mandibular second molars with a C-shaped root canal systems from a native Chinese population were scanned at 100 microm intervals...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Cheung GS,Yang J,Fan B

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence of apical periodontitis and the quality of root canal treatment in an adult Turkish population who visited a university dental clinic. SUMMARY:The periapical status of 8863 teeth belonging to 375 patients was evaluated by two pre-calibrated observers from panoramic radiographs. The pr...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Sunay H,Tanalp J,Dikbas I,Bayirli G

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the fracture resistance of roots filled with different materials. METHODOLOGY:Thirty-four freshly extracted human maxillary central incisor teeth with similar dimension were selected. Crowns were sectioned at the cemento-enamel junction, and the length of the roots were adjusted to 13 mm. Following the ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Sagsen B,Er O,Kahraman Y,Akdogan G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of bioactive glass S53P4 versus calcium hydroxide when used as dressings in contra-lateral human premolars infected with Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212. METHODOLOGY:Pairs of contra-lateral premolar teeth plus single control premolars were obtained from 23 individuals aged 10-26 years unde...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Zehnder M,Luder HU,Schätzle M,Kerosuo E,Waltimo T

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assurance of the quality of a service rendered by a member of the dental profession is an essential feature of any system of peer review in dentistry. This document addresses two essential elements: (i) appropriateness of treatment modality and (ii) quality or level of treatment rendered. In revising these guideli...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： European Society of Endodontology.

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To apply a standardized protocol for the orofacial evaluation of two adult siblings (one male and one female) with Hereditary Sensory Radicular Neuropathy (HSRN) that presented with dental problems. SUMMARY:The systematic evaluation consisted of (a) clinical questionnaire; (b) radiographs [orthopantomography and c...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Siqueira SR,Okada M,Lino AM,Teixeira MJ,Siqueira JT

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine how instrument design affects the fatigue life of two nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary systems (Mtwo and ProTaper) under cyclic fatigue stress in simulated root canals. METHODOLOGY:Cyclic fatigue testing of instruments was performed in stainless steel artificial canals with radii of curvature of 2 or 5 ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Grande NM,Plotino G,Pecci R,Bedini R,Malagnino VA,Somma F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of repeated sterilization cycles in dry oven or autoclave, on the mechanical behaviour and fatigue resistance of rotary endodontic Ni-Ti instruments. METHODOLOGY:New Ni-Ti instruments were subjected to five consecutive sterilization cycles in a dry oven or steam autoclave. Microhardness was ...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Viana AC,Gonzalez BM,Buono VT,Bahia MG

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare ex vivo the penetration of three brands of gutta-percha cones, compacted under a constant force and heated to different temperatures, into artificial lateral canals. METHODOLOGY:Resin blocks with simulated main canals, each having two lateral canals (C at 6.5 and A at 13 mm from the surface of the resin...

journal_title：International endodontic journal

authors： Venturi M,Di Lenarda R,Breschi L

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00