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Dentistry Journal, Volume 14, Issue 2

2026 February - 59 articles

Cover Story: The management of curved root canals remains a challenge in the success of endodontic treatment. In this study, human teeth extracted for reasons unrelated to this study were divided according to the degree of canal curvature (severe, moderate or straight) and distributed into experimental groups based on the rotary system used: ProTaper Next, TruNatomy, ProTaper Ultimate and Race Evo. Cone-beam computed tomography images were obtained before and after instrumentation, and the measured values enabled comparison of the performance of the four rotary file systems in terms of wear, canal transportation, and centering ability in straight, moderately or severely curved root canals. This study provides additional information to support more informed decision-making, allowing us to select an appropriate system for different challenging anatomies. View this paper
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Articles (59)

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1,661 Views
9 Pages

2 February 2026

Background: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic orofacial pain condition characterized by a burning sensation in the oral cavity without identifiable lesions. It predominantly affects women (especially postmenopausal) but can occur in men. BMS...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,572 Views
25 Pages

The Influence of Filler Morphology and Loading Level on the Properties of Light-Curing Dental Composites

  • Ekaterina Kuznetsova,
  • Yaroslav Meleshkin,
  • Oleg Yanushevich,
  • Natella Krikheli,
  • Elena Mendosa,
  • Marina Bychkova and
  • Pavel Peretyagin

2 February 2026

Background/Objectives: Light-curing dental resin composites remain limited by high polymerization shrinkage, inadequate wear resistance, and elevated water sorption. The combined influence of filler shape, size, and loading level on mechanical perfor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,311 Views
14 Pages

Evaluation of the Color Stability of Multilayer Zirconia After Exposure to Staining Solutions and Artificial Aging

  • Brunilda Koci,
  • Alba Kamberi,
  • Adora Shpati,
  • Olja Tanellari,
  • Balcos Carina and
  • Adela Alushi

2 February 2026

Background/Objectives: Multilayer zirconia restorations can feature a shade gradient or a strength gradient, with layers differing in color or phase composition within the same material. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color stabil...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Esthetic Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
854 Views
10 Pages

Impact of Metallurgical and Geometric Features on the Cyclic Fatigue Strength of Reciprocating Endodontic Files

  • Abayomi Omokeji Baruwa,
  • Francisco M. Braz Fernandes and
  • Jorge N. R. Martins

2 February 2026

Background: Nickel–titanium (NiTi) endodontic instruments have undergone significant improvements in heat treatment processing and geometric design, aimed at enhancing flexibility, cutting efficiency, and fatigue strength. Reciprocating motion...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Endodontics and Restorative Sciences: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,277 Views
15 Pages

Assessment of Dental Students’ and General Dentistry Residents’ Knowledge Regarding the Management of Anaphylactic Shock in the Dental Practice: A Single-Centre Study in Romania

  • Alice Murariu,
  • Elena-Raluca Baciu,
  • Cezara Andreea Onică,
  • Dragoș Nicolae Frățilă,
  • Răzvan Constatin Brânzan,
  • Livia Bobu,
  • Cezar Ilie Foia and
  • Costin Iulian Lupu

2 February 2026

Background/Objectives: Anaphylaxis is a rare occurrence in dental practice, yet when it happens, it demands swift management, as untreated cases can be fatal. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of knowledge among dental students and resid...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Education: Innovation and Challenge)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,076 Views
14 Pages

The Intersection of Non-Communicable Chronic Disease and Endodontic Care: A Pilot Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

  • Fausto Zamparini,
  • Mohamed Mowafy,
  • Andrea Spinelli,
  • Stefano Chersoni,
  • Igor Diemberger,
  • Antonella Polimeni,
  • Maria Giovanna Gandolfi and
  • Carlo Prati

2 February 2026

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of systemic chronic diseases among patients undergoing endodontic therapy in a University Department of Endodontology and to assess their potential implications for treatment planning and prognosis. Methods: A re...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Present Status and Future Directions in Endodontics)
  • Technical Note
  • Open Access
963 Views
9 Pages

Clinical Application of an Oral Liquid Bandage (ORAPLA) for Traumatic and Surgical Oral Mucosal Wounds: A Technical Note

  • Hiroshi Furuta,
  • Atsushi Abe,
  • Shoya Mizuno,
  • Sayaka Furuhashi,
  • Sayumi Hiraguri,
  • Moeko Momokita,
  • Tetsushi Oguma,
  • Atsushi Nakayama and
  • Hiroki Inoue

2 February 2026

Background/Objectives: Oral mucosal wounds are frequently encountered in daily dental practice and are often difficult to manage because of continuous exposure to saliva, mastication, and mechanical irritation. This technical note describes the clini...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,431 Views
21 Pages

27 January 2026

Objective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of two large language models (LLMs)—ChatGPT (version 3.5) and Google Gemini (formerly Bard)—in answering dental caries-related multiple-choice questions (MCQs) using a simulated student...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,358 Views
13 Pages

Assessing the Efficacy of Antibiotic Therapy: A Retrospective Study Comparing 875 mg vs. 500 mg of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid for the Management of Acute Apical Abscesses

  • Tal Capucha,
  • Shaul Lin,
  • Dani Noy,
  • Chaim Ohayon,
  • Mordechai Grupper,
  • Daniel Moreinos,
  • Marc Rothman,
  • Dekel Shilo,
  • Omri Emodi and
  • Roni Dakar
  • + 1 author

26 January 2026

Introduction: Antibiotics are routinely prescribed for odontogenic abscesses in emergency departments and dental offices. Augmentin is recommended for moderate to severe dentofacial infections. It is usually prescribed in two popular regimens, namely...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Contemporary Endodontics: Progress and Prospects)

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