Although Root ZX is considered the gold standard electronic foramen locator (EFL), two variations of this device were launched, however without different operating mechanisms.This investigation aims to evaluate the precision of Root ZX (RZX), Root ZX II (RII), and Root ZXMini (RM) EFLs. After access cavity preparation, 32 mandibular single rooted human premolars had their real length measured with the aid of a ...
This investigation evaluated the root canal walls and the dentinal discoloration caused by the white MTA-Angelus (MTA), MTA Repair HP (MTAHP), and Biodentine (BIO). Moreover, it was evaluated the variations in this discoloration when ultrasonic agitation (UA) was employed. Sixty single rooted human teeth received instrumentation of their cervical thirds, and were then divided in six groups according to the type...
Endodontic therapy is composed of phases in which the aseptic chain breakage may compromise the treatment success. The sterilization impossibility of gutta-percha cones necessitates their prior decontamination. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the four chemical agents efficiency in the decontamination of forty-nine gutta-percha cones contaminated with pure and standardized cultures of Enterococcus faecalis st...
C hronobiology is responsible for studying the temporal properties of living matter, including all levels of organization, as well as the study of circadian rhythms, which are biological rhythms that oscillate around 24 hours. The objective of the present study was to reveal the chronobiological profile of night workers in an industry, as well as to detect the de gree of influence of shift work conditions on sl...
Introduction: Sodium hypochlorite is a solution used in endodontic treatment, and if an accidental apical extrusion occurs, serious complications may affect soft tissue. Objective: The aim of this article is to present a case of apical extrusion of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) during root canal system instrumentation. Case report: A 28-year-old woman sought a local dental service for root canal treatment of toot...