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  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
4,140 Views
16 Pages

Gingival Response to Dental Implant: Comparison Study on the Effects of New Nanopored Laser-Treated vs. Traditional Healing Abutments

  • Barbara Ghinassi,
  • Angela Di Baldassarre,
  • Gianmaria D’Addazio,
  • Tonino Traini,
  • Mauro Andrisani,
  • Giorgio Di Vincenzo,
  • Giulia Gaggi,
  • Maurizio Piattelli,
  • Sergio Caputi and
  • Bruna Sinjari

22 August 2020

The health of peri-implant soft tissues is important for the long-term success rate of dental implants and the surface topography is pivotal in influencing it. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate, in human patients, the inflammatory mucosal m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,511 Views
11 Pages

Comparison of Two Root Canal Filling Techniques: Obturation with Guttacore Carrier Based System and Obturation with Guttaflow2 Fluid Gutta-Percha

  • Guido Migliau,
  • Gaspare Palaia,
  • Daniele Pergolini,
  • Tommaso Guglielmelli,
  • Roberta Fascetti,
  • Afrah Sofan,
  • Alessandro Del Vecchio and
  • Umberto Romeo

15 April 2022

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to compare the quality of the root canal obturation obtained with two different techniques, i.e., thermoplastic gutta-percha introduced through a carrier (GuttaCore) and fluid gutta-percha (GuttaFlow2)....

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,546 Views
13 Pages

Comparative Analysis of the Filling Capacity of Simulated Lateral Canals of Two Bioactive Root Canal Sealers Using Warm Gutta-Percha Technique

  • Jesús Mena-Álvarez,
  • Juliette Theophanie Sevrain,
  • Mario Zorita-García and
  • Cristina Rico-Romano

7 July 2021

The aim of this study was to evaluate ex vivo the sealing achieved at simulated lateral canals (SLC) and the quality of filling according to their position in the root canal after using the same filling technique. SLC were created at three levels in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,020 Views
13 Pages

Dentin Sealing of Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers in Root Canal Retreatment: A Confocal Laser Microscopy Study

  • Blanca Ortiz-Blanco,
  • José Luis Sanz,
  • Carmen Llena,
  • Adrián Lozano and
  • Leopoldo Forner

The aim of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the intratubular penetration of three bioceramic sealers in root canal retreatment. Here, 30 single-rooted human teeth were instrumented with the Protaper Universal system and filled with gutta-pe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,590 Views
11 Pages

16 May 2024

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the influence of the root canal morphology and various treatment variables on the outcomes of root canal treatments (RCTs) in mandibular second molars, assessed through cone-beam computed tomogra...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,542 Views
18 Pages

Assessment of the Penetration of an Endodontic Sealer into Dentinal Tubules with Three Different Compaction Techniques Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy

  • Ignacio Barbero-Navarro,
  • Diego Velázquez-González,
  • María Esther Irigoyen-Camacho,
  • Marco Antonio Zepeda-Zepeda,
  • Paulo Mauricio,
  • David Ribas-Perez and
  • Antonio Castano-Seiquer

7 November 2023

Adequate root canal sealing is essential for the success of endodontic treatment. There are numerous techniques available; identifying simple and efficient techniques is important to provide good patient care. The purpose of the study was to compare...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
6,167 Views
10 Pages

Evaluation of the Sealing Ability and Bond Strength of Two Endodontic Root Canal Sealers: An In Vitro Study

  • Manuel Marques Ferreira,
  • José Pedro Martinho,
  • Inês Duarte,
  • Diogo Mendonça,
  • Ana Catarina Craveiro,
  • Maria Filomena Botelho,
  • Eunice Carrilho,
  • Carlos Miguel Marto,
  • Ana Coelho and
  • Ana Margarida Abrantes
  • + 3 authors

26 October 2022

Background: Obturation represents a critical step in endodontic treatment, which relies on a core material and a sealer. This study aims to evaluate the sealing ability and bond strength to the root canal walls of an epoxy resin-based sealer (AH-Plus...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,357 Views
14 Pages

Effect of Two Immediate Dentin Sealing Approaches on Bond Strength of Lava™ CAD/CAM Indirect Restoration

  • Hassan Faez Abdullah Gailani,
  • Cristina Benavides-Reyes,
  • María Victoria Bolaños-Carmona,
  • Eva Rosel-Gallardo,
  • Purificación González-Villafranca and
  • Santiago González-López

26 March 2021

The objective of this work was to compare the micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS) of CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/ Computer-Aided Manufacturing) specimens cemented with different pairing of adhesives and resin-cements using two Immediate Dentin Deal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
6,877 Views
13 Pages

Radiographic Evaluation of the Gap between Cemented Post and Remaining Gutta-Percha in Endodontically Treated Teeth Performed by Undergraduate Students: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

  • Hina Naim,
  • Manawar Ahmad,
  • Abrar A. Ageeli,
  • Raghad K. Abuarab,
  • Mohammed E. Sayed,
  • Harisha Dewan,
  • Hitesh Chohan,
  • Abdullah Hasan Alshehri,
  • Mohammed Hussain Dafer Al Wadei and
  • Ahid Amer Alshahrani
  • + 3 authors

3 March 2023

The coronal seal in root canal-treated teeth may be compromised depending on the accuracy of post space preparation and post cementation along with remaining gutta-percha. Root canal treatment can be compromised by endotoxins released by the coronal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,199 Views
16 Pages

Influence of Endodontic Cavity Design on Interfacial Voids, Class II Resin Composites Sealing Ability and Tooth Fracture Resistance: An In Vitro Study

  • Abdurrahman S. Assalman,
  • Faisal Al Onaizan,
  • Moataz Elgezawi,
  • Khalid S. Almulhim,
  • Moamen A. Abdallah and
  • Dalia Kaisarly

9 October 2024

Objective: The aim of this in vitro investigation is to study the effect of endodontic cavity design on interfacial voids, class II resin composite sealing ability, and fracture resistance in mandibular premolars. Methods: A total of 48 single-rooted...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
9,499 Views
11 Pages

Effect of the Gap between Cemented Posts and Remaining Gutta-Percha on the Clinical Outcome of Endodontically Treated Teeth Managed by Undergraduate Dental Students: A Prospective Study with 4 Years of Follow-Up

  • Mohammed E. Sayed,
  • Manawar Ahmad,
  • Hina Naim,
  • Hossam F. Jokhadar,
  • Saad Saleh AlResayes,
  • Nasser M. Alqahtani,
  • Saeed M. Alqahtani,
  • Halah Mohammed Hothan,
  • Jibreel A. Faqihi and
  • Malak Ibrahim Hakami
  • + 5 authors

4 June 2023

It is common to detect a gap between the apical portion of the post and the most coronal part of gutta-percha in a root canal during post and core treatment in endodontically treated teeth. It may compromise the seal that gutta-percha material provid...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
4,081 Views
21 Pages

30 September 2022

Dental implant therapy is a common clinical procedure for the restoration of missing teeth. Many methods have been used to promote osseointegration for successful implant therapy, including photofunctionalization (PhF), which is defined as the modifi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
326 Views
17 Pages

Advanced Microstructural Investigation of the Endodontic Sealing Ability of Three Different Obturation Techniques

  • Mihaela Păstrav,
  • Radu Marcel Chisnoiu,
  • Marioara Moldovan,
  • Lucian Barbu Tudoran,
  • Ioan Petean,
  • Andrea Maria Chisnoiu and
  • Ovidiu Păstrav

23 December 2025

Objectives: This study evaluated and compared the sealing ability and elemental composition of a resin-based endodontic sealer (AH Plus) used with three root canal obturation techniques: single cone (SC), lateral compaction (LC), and warm vertical co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,760 Views
13 Pages

In Vitro Microscopical and Microbiological Assessment of the Sealing Ability of Calcium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealers

  • Karin Christine Huth,
  • Sabina Noreen Wuersching,
  • Leander Benz,
  • Stefan Kist and
  • Maximilian Kollmuss

12 November 2024

This in vitro study evaluated the sealing ability and microleakage of calcium silicate-based sealers compared to an epoxy resin-based sealer. One hundred twenty-five roots from anterior teeth were chemo-mechanically prepared and divided into four gro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
3,807 Views
10 Pages

Could the Calcium Silicate-Based Sealer Presentation Form Influence Dentinal Sealing? An In Vitro Confocal Laser Study on Tubular Penetration

  • Paula Muedra,
  • Leopoldo Forner,
  • Adrián Lozano,
  • José L. Sanz,
  • Francisco J. Rodríguez-Lozano,
  • Julia Guerrero-Gironés,
  • Francesco Riccitiello,
  • Gianrico Spagnuolo and
  • Carmen Llena

31 January 2021

Dentinal tubule penetration influences root canal treatment sealing. The aim of this study was to compare dentinal penetration of two clinical presentations of silicate-based sealers using confocal laser. Sixty single-rooted human teeth from 50–70 ye...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
19 Citations
6,777 Views
8 Pages

2 August 2018

Successful regenerative endodontic procedure was performed in nonvital immature permanent central incisor (Stage-4 root development) using human amniotic membrane (HAM) as a novel scaffold. The treatment was performed according to the American Associ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,136 Views
9 Pages

Comparative Study Assessing the Canal Cleanliness Using Automated Device and Conventional Syringe Needle for Root Canal Irrigation—An Ex-Vivo Study

  • Keerthika Rajamanickam,
  • Kavalipurapu Venkata Teja,
  • Sindhu Ramesh,
  • Abdulaziz S. AbuMelha,
  • Mazen F. Alkahtany,
  • Khalid H. Almadi,
  • Sarah Ahmed Bahammam,
  • Krishnamachari Janani,
  • Sahil Choudhari and
  • Shankargouda Patil
  • + 3 authors

6 September 2022

The success of endodontic treatment relies on both apical and coronal sealing. To achieve a good three-dimensional seal, the removal of the smear layer becomes mandatory. This study aims to assess the difference in debris accumulation and smear layer...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,313 Views
7 Pages

Sealing Ability of Alkaline Endodontic Cements versus Resin Cements

  • Yu-Yao Teoh,
  • Basil Athanassiadis and
  • Laurence J. Walsh

25 October 2017

Penetration of oral bacteria through root fillings leads to their long term failure. Dimensionally stable alkaline cements have been developed. A saliva challenge model was used to compare resistance to bacterial penetration of these alkaline cements...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,734 Views
11 Pages

Novel Calcium Zirconate Silicate Cement Biomineralize and Seal Root Canals

  • Soram Oh,
  • Sung-In Cho,
  • Hiran Perinpanayagam,
  • Jinsu You,
  • Seong-Hyeon Hong,
  • Yeon-Jee Yoo,
  • Seok Woo Chang,
  • Won-Jun Shon,
  • Jun-Sang Yoo and
  • Kee-Yeon Kum
  • + 1 author

11 April 2018

This study evaluated the sealing ability of gutta-percha (GP) with a calcium silicate-based sealer and a novel calcium zirconate containing calcium silicate cement (ZC). The root canals of the extracted premolars were prepared, which were then random...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
7,294 Views
13 Pages

Flapless Decoronation: A Minimally Invasive Approach

  • Boaz Shay,
  • Eitan Mijiritsky,
  • Meital Bronstein,
  • Mor Govani-Levi,
  • Tal Ben Simhon and
  • Tali Chackartchi

Traumatic injuries to the permanent dentition are most common in children. In severe dentoalveolar injuries, especially avulsion and intrusion, dentoalveolar ankylosis is a common complication, leading to adverse effects on the developing alveolar bo...

  • Review
  • Open Access
53 Citations
25,669 Views
17 Pages

Deep Margin Elevation: A Literature Review

  • Theodora Kalliopi Samartzi,
  • Dimokritos Papalexopoulos,
  • Panagiotis Ntovas,
  • Christos Rahiotis and
  • Markus B. Blatz

14 March 2022

A conservative approach for restoring deep proximal lesions is to apply an increment of composite resin over the preexisting cervical margin to relocate it coronally, the so-called “deep margin elevation” (DME). A literature search for re...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
6,411 Views
15 Pages

In Vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties and Smear Layer Removal/Sealer Penetration of a Novel Silver-Citrate Root Canal Irrigant

  • Riccardo Tonini,
  • Massimo Giovarruscio,
  • Fabio Gorni,
  • Andrei Ionescu,
  • Eugenio Brambilla,
  • Irina Makeeva Mikhailovna,
  • Arlinda Luzi,
  • Paula Maciel Pires and
  • Salvatore Sauro

2 January 2020

This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of a novel silver-citrate root canal irrigation solution (BioAKT) on smear layer removal, sealer penetration after root canal instrumentation and antibacterial activity. Single-root teeth were endodonticall...

  • Article
  • Open Access
896 Views
14 Pages

Comparative Analysis of the Chelating Capacity of Two Solutions Activated with Sonic and Ultrasonic Systems: HEBP Versus EDTA

  • Chloé Lefevre,
  • Julia Mena-Gómez,
  • Andrea Martin-Vacas,
  • Vicente Vera-Gónzalez and
  • Jesús Mena-Álvarez

12 September 2025

The success of root canal treatment depends on the proper execution of each phase. However, the instrumentation and irrigation phase is especially important. During this phase, the interior of the root canal system must be removed to facilitate the n...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,322 Views
17 Pages

Immunohistochemical Results of Soft Tissues around a New Implant Healing-Abutment Surface: A Human Study

  • Barbara Ghinassi,
  • Gianmaria D’Addazio,
  • Angela Di Baldassarre,
  • Beatrice Femminella,
  • Giorgio Di Vincenzo,
  • Maurizio Piattelli,
  • Giulia Gaggi and
  • Bruna Sinjari

2 April 2020

Although, the high success rate of implant rehabilitation treatment, the biological complications such as bone loss and peri-implantitis are still present. The creation of a coronal biological seal between the implant and the oral tissues seems to be...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
211 Views
10 Pages

12 January 2026

Background: Autologous platelet concentrates, including platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) matrices, have been proposed as biologically active scaffolds for vital pulp therapy. Evidence on the clinical use of different solid PRF matrices for direct pulp capp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
3,309 Views
11 Pages

Dentinal Tubule Penetrability and Bond Strength of Two Novel Calcium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealers

  • Karissa Shieh,
  • Jack Yang,
  • Elsa Heng Zhu,
  • Ove Andreas Peters and
  • Sepanta Hosseinpour

23 April 2023

Background: Once the chemo-mechanical preparation of root canals is finished, achieving a complete seal of the root canal system becomes crucial in determining the long-term success of endodontic treatment. The important goals of root canal obturatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
6,669 Views
11 Pages

Microleakage Evaluation of Temporary Restorations Used in Endodontic Treatment—An Ex Vivo Study

  • Siri Paulo,
  • Ana Margarida Abrantes,
  • Mariana Xavier,
  • Ana Filipa Brito,
  • Ricardo Teixo,
  • Ana Sofia Coelho,
  • Anabela Paula,
  • Eunice Carrilho,
  • Maria Filomena Botelho and
  • Manuel Marques Ferreira
  • + 1 author

(1) Background: Coronal microleakage can lead to endodontic treatment failure. This study aimed to compare the sealing ability of different temporary restorative materials used during endodontic treatment. (2) Methods: Eighty sheep incisors were coll...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,222 Views
20 Pages

7 March 2025

Background and Objectives: Endodontic success depends on eliminating infection and creating a durable seal to prevent recontamination. The goal of this study was to assess the impact of different ISO sizes on the obturation quality using two reciproc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,203 Views
8 Pages

Study of the Intra-Coronal Pressure Generated by Internal Bleaching Agents and Its Influence on Temporary Restoration

  • Alba Pallarés-Serrano,
  • Antonio Pallarés-Serrano,
  • Sandra Pallarés-Serrano and
  • Antonio Pallarés-Sabater

9 March 2022

Intra-coronal bleaching is a treatment that whitens non-vital teeth from within the pulp chamber, a procedure by which oxygen and free radicals are released. This in vitro study analyzed and compares the oxygen expansion produced when different bleac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,286 Views
13 Pages

To Treat or to Extract Necrotic First Permanent Molars Between 8 and 12 Years of Age: A Retrospective Cohort Study

  • Valentin Vergier,
  • Pierre-Jean Berat,
  • Anne-Margaux Collignon,
  • Sibylle Vital and
  • Anne-Laure Bonnet

2 November 2024

Background: First permanent molars (FPM) are highly susceptible to decay before the age of 15. When they are severely affected, the decision between conservation and extraction arises, particularly considering the potential for the second permanent m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,630 Views
12 Pages

Radioimaging in the Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of the Vegetable Extract Obtained from Epilobium Parviflorum Schreb

  • Erdogan Elvis Șachir,
  • Cristina Gabriela Pușcașu,
  • Aureliana Caraiane,
  • Gheorghe Raftu,
  • Victoria Badea,
  • Cristina Bartok-Nicolae,
  • Carmen Grierosu and
  • Ramona Feier

19 January 2022

For years, apical microleakage has been considered the main factor in endodontic failure therapy. Sealing abilities and antibacterial properties of root canal sealers and intracanal medicaments between appointments have been recognized as important f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,039 Views
15 Pages

Expression of Metallic Artifacts Caused by Intracanal Medications with Different Chemical Compositions in Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images

  • Giovane Oliveira Silva,
  • Júlia Godoi Lopes,
  • Amanda Pelegrin Candemil,
  • Iago Ramirez,
  • Ruben Pauwels,
  • Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto,
  • Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê,
  • Giovanni Mergoni and
  • Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves

Background/Objectives: Evaluation of artifact expression in CBCT images caused by different intracanal medications (IMs) considering variations in scanning and reconstruction protocols. Reconstruction protocols refer to the specific parameters and im...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,939 Views
13 Pages

Comparison of Microleakage in Nanocomposite and Amalgam as a Crown Foundation Material Luted with Different Luting Cements under CAD-CAM Milled Metal Crowns: An In Vitro Microscopic Study

  • Amina,
  • Geeta Rajput,
  • Saad Ahmed,
  • Saurabh Chaturvedi,
  • Mohamed Khaled Addas,
  • Tushar Vitthalrao Bhagat,
  • Vishwanath Gurumurthy,
  • Saeed M. Alqahtani,
  • Mohammed A. Alobaid and
  • Kanishk Gupta
  • + 1 author

27 June 2022

Microleakage is a persistent problem despite advancement in materials and techniques in fixed prosthodontics. This leads to the importance of sound crown foundation material and luting agents used to maintain the marginal seal. The literature is defi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
4,881 Views
15 Pages

21 February 2020

Blood clot formation in the apical third of the root canal system has been shown to promote further root development and reinforcement of dentinal walls by the deposition of mineralized tissue, resulting in an advancement from traditional apexificati...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,422 Views
13 Pages

The Influence of Irrigating Solutions on the Penetration of Epoxy AH Plus Sealer in Dentinal Tubules—In Vitro Confocal Microscopy Study

  • Wojciech Wilkoński,
  • Marcin Krupiński,
  • Lidia Jamróz-Wilkońska,
  • Mariusz Kepczynski,
  • Szczepan Zapotoczny,
  • Urszula Maziarz,
  • Janusz Opiła,
  • Piotr Wychowański and
  • Katarzyna Brus-Sawczuk

29 June 2023

Background: The proper sealing of the root canal seems to be critical to obtain a stable result of endodontic therapy. The sealer’s penetration into dentinal tubules during root canal treatment is probably a crucial factor to provide better cli...