Background. One of the most important aims of an endodontic treatment is to obtain the complete removal or reduction of root canal remaining filling material: Smear layer, bacteria, intra-canal medicaments. To meet this requirement, several irrigatio...
This study evaluated and compared four irrigation activation protocols—conventional syringe irrigation (CSI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), and shock wave-enhanced emission photoacoustic str...
Background: Successful root canal treatment depends on achieving an effective three-dimensional seal and limiting microbial persistence and reinfection. Dentinal tubule penetration may enhance sealing by increasing sealer–dentin contact and mic...
The aim of this systematic review was to assess the influence of different final irrigation protocols and activation methods on the dentinal tubular penetration of calcium silicate-based sealers (CSSs). The review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines,...
This study aimed to assess the penetration of AH-Plus (AHP) and AH-Plus Bioceramic (AHPB) sealers into dentinal tubules subsequent to different irrigation activation protocols. One hundred fifty teeth were divided into five groups according to the fi...
Eradication of microorganisms present in the root canal system during endodontic therapy is one of the critical factors affecting the final outcome of endodontic treatment. However, even adequate technique of the root canal treatment and use of irrig...
Root canal disinfection remains challenging due to anatomical complexity and the limitations of mechanical instrumentation. Evidence on irrigation is often fragmented and focused on isolated outcomes, limiting clinically integrated protocols. This na...
Endodontic therapy aims at preventing or curing apical periodontitis. To conduct this, the cleaning and shaping of the canals are essential. By using an irrigant, such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), practitioners attempt to wash out debris, dissolve...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of smear layer removal after the use of different irrigation methods (passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), continuous ultrasonic irrigation (CUI), apical negative pressure irrigation and convent...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of endodontic irrigation protocols on the apparent elastic modulus and post-treatment total endogenous matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity of mineralized radicular dentin. Methods: Radicular...
As indicated by standards of modern dentistry, the essence of endodontic treatment is chemo-mechanical disinfection of the root canal system. The vital element of this process is the irrigation of canals with designated solutions as well as activatin...
Green wall irrigation procedures are a particularly important and hard task, given that the quality of the green wall depends on them. There is currently a wide variety of irrigation programmers available, with a range of functions and prices, thereb...
The activity of biomaterials used during endodontic treatment can be affected by various factors. One of them is the chemical action of the irrigant that they are exposed to. The aim of this multimethod ex vivo study was to evaluate the influence of...
Calcium silicate-based sealers are widely used in contemporary endodontics, but their strong interaction with dentinal substrates may complicate their removal during nonsurgical retreatment and potentially hinder canal disinfection. This ex vivo stud...
Background: With the inclusion of evidence-based dentistry, numerous systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) have been conducted in endodontics with the best available scientific evidence to improve diagnosis and treatment. Objective: To syn...
Background: Pulp tissue debridement and the eradication of microorganisms from an infected root canal system before obturation is a primary focus of endodontic treatment and the best predictor for the long-term success of endodontic treatment. Object...
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...
(1) Background: This study aimed to evaluate how laser-activated irrigation (LAI) influences the retention of a fiber post when used before an endodontic filling, as well as after post space preparation. (2) Materials and Methods: Sixty freshly extra...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the penetration of a calcium silicate-based sealer (BC Universal) into dentinal tubules after different final irrigation protocols. Methods: Eighty-four single-rooted extracted teeth were instrumented with...
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the final irrigation protocol on the push-out bond strength of calcium silicate-based sealers when compared to an epoxy resin-based sealer. Materials and Methods: Eighty-four single-rooted mandib...
The effectiveness of biocements applied in specialistic endodontic procedures can be influenced by multiple factors, including the postplacement chemical action of the irrigating solution. This in vitro study aimed to assess the impact of 2% chlorhex...
This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of three final irrigation protocols and to compare their ability to remove the smear layer and debris from the root canal. Methods: Sixty-three single-rooted human teeth were inoculated with Enter...
Aim: To enhance cleaning during retro-preparation in endodontic microsurgery. Materials and Methods: Forty mandibular premolars were instrumented, filled with a single cone technique, and then retro-preparation was performed and assigned to experimen...
Background/Objectives: Activated irrigation techniques improve intracanal disinfection, but their impact on the clinical and radiographic healing of apical periodontitis remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy...
Background: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a rare but clinically relevant complication, largely attributable to the distinctive shoulder skin microbiome, predominantly composed of Cutibacterium acnes a...
Irrigating solutions play an important role in the eradication of intracanal microbes and debris dissolution during endodontic treatment. Different combinations of solutions and protocols have been advocated, with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), ethylen...
This study investigates the pH values and optical characteristics of Dual Rinse HEDP, either independently or combined with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), and compares them to other irrigants used in endodontics. The solutions used in this study were c...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different irrigating solutions as well as their combination and activation modes on root canal dentin microhardness. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO and PRISMA guidelines were followed. The...
Background/Objectives: Important goals of endodontic treatment procedures are to effectively eliminate microorganisms from the root canal system and prevent reinfection. Despite advances in techniques, these goals continue to be difficult to achieve...
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of current conventional and advanced irrigation techniques after minimally invasive instrumentation in necrotic oval root canals by histological analysis. Methods: Seventy extracted necrotic l...
This study aimed to assess the amount of erosion during activated endodontic irrigation with either HEDP or EDTA via high-resolution micro-computed tomography. Two root canals of twenty premolars were prepared with ProTaper Next and irrigated with so...
Background:chronic apical periodontitis is a common pathology in dentistry, especially in endodontics. It is necessary to systematize data concerning commonly used irrigation solutions. The development of new protocols for endodontic treatment is a v...
Brassica chinensis L. is often grown using ‘excessive water and fertilizer’, which has a negative impact on the inter-root soil environment and the yield and quality of the plant. As the concept of green and sustainable development takes...
In this in vitro study, we aimed to evaluate and compare the antibacterial efficacy of a novel erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser modality, shock wave enhanced emission of photoacoustic streaming (SWEEPS), ultrasonically activated irrigation...
Due to the edaphoclimatic conditions in southeast Spain, which are expected to worsen due to climate change, more efficient ways of using water must be found to maintain sustainable agriculture. Due to the current high price of irrigation control sys...
Cell homing for dental pulp tissue engineering has been advocated as a feasible approach to regenerate dental pulp in a clinical setting. In order to develop a translational protocol for clinical application, we wanted to determine the effects of dis...
The objective was to evaluate the effect of different root canal irrigating solutions on the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and correlation to the push-out bond strength (PBS) and nanoleakage expression (NL) in the root dentin. Seventy...
Efficient water management is crucial for sustainable agriculture, and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in irrigation systems offers innovative solutions to optimize resource use. In this systematic review, the current landsca...
The microbial infection of the endodontic space occurs in a necrotic tooth as a result of dental caries, trauma, periodontal disease, or previous root canal therapy. The disruption of the biofilms and the reduction of the bacterial load inside root c...
Many plant producers tend to overwater crops to prevent water stress and salt-induced damage. These practices waste irrigation water and cause leaching that harms the environment and increases production costs. In order to optimize water consumption...
Strigolactones (SLs) have been implicated in many plant biological and physiological processes, including the responses to abiotic stresses such as drought, in concert with other phytohormones. While it is now clear that exogenous SLs may help plants...
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Endostar REvision system (Poldent, Warsaw, Poland) in the removal of filling materials from oval root canals using sonic irrigation as an additional cleaning method. Thirty human-extracted mandibu...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of activated irrigants (EDTA e NaOCL) during the cleansing of root walls, of the smear layer, of the debris, and gutta-percha after the preparation of the restorative space. Twenty single and multi-r...
Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) and prosthetic joint infections remain among the most serious complications in orthopedic surgery, and chemical debridement is recommended for all septic revisions. The combination of polyhexanide (PHMB)...
Background: Essential oils have gained in significance due to their various biological activities, and there is a growing demand for them in many industries. The present article focuses on the technical steps for an in vitro evaluation of the antibac...
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate current endodontic practice patterns and the adoption of newer technologies among dentists, endodontic specialists, and postgraduate students in Spain and Latin America. Methods: A...
Background: The objective was to synthesize and critically appraise systematic reviews with meta-analysis evaluating the association between irrigation, instrumentation, and obturation procedures and post-operative endodontic pain. Methods: An umbrel...
Background and objectives: Head and neck cancer patients frequently undergo radiotherapy, which can affect the properties of dental hard tissues. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of root canal treatment, radiotherapy, and sonic activation dur...
Background: Endodontic treatment objectives comprise eliminating or decreasing bacterial load inside the complex endodontic space. Removing the smear layer and debris becomes mandatory to achieve good three-dimensional (3D) cleaning. Aim: This study...
Background: Successful healing of chronic apical periodontitis after endodontic treatment requires a reduction in the size of the radiolucent area and the healing of the bone. This study aimed to compare the effects of different irrigation activation...
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