Cangul Keskin

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• DDS, PhD
• Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University

Instrument separation during root canal treatment can hinder effective cleaning and shaping, making reliable retrieval techniques essential. Endoscopic visualization might aid in instrument removal procedures offering direct magnification of root canal anatomy. This ex vivo study evaluated the success rate and procedure time of three instrument ret...

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the influence of virtual reality (VR) haptic simulators on manual dexterity, self‐confidence and stress levels of 3rd‐semester dental students during preclinical endodontic training, as well as to determine the optimal timing for their introduction into the curriculum—before or after training with artificial teeth....

This study tested the impact of troughing on the detection rates of MB2 canals with and without calcifications. Traditional access cavities were prepared and the detection of MB2 canals was recorded in 200 maxillary molars selected based on micro‐CT scans. In specimens, the MB2 orifice was not detected; troughing was performed. The number of negoti...

Intentional replantation (IR) emerges as a critical intervention when non-surgical endodontic treatment fails, and anatomical limits ruleout apicoectomy as a viable option. In cases where proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve, association with the maxillary sinus, or athick buccal cortical plate prevents apicoectomy, IR becomes the preferred tre...

This study assessed stress distribution, maximum stress values and fatigue life of experimentally designed NiTi rotary files with different cross‐sectional geometry and pitch length using finite element analysis (FEA). Four cross‐sectional shapes (Convex triangle, S‐shaped, Triple helix and Concave triangle) and two pitch lengths (2 mm and 3 mm) we...

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the color stability and solubility of Biodentine and NeoPutty in contact with different irrigation solutions. Materials and Methods Biodentine and NeoPutty were set in cylindrical molds with 7 mm diameter and 1.5 mm high and immersed in distilled water, 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 2% chlorhex...

Purpose: This bibliometric and scientometric analysis aimed to delve into the forefront roles of lasers in endodontics from 1990 to 2024. Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was conducted using “Clarivate Analytics Web of Science, All Databases” to retrieve the most-cited articles pertaining to the topic. These articles were then ranked in d...

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, T-Endo Mis döner sistem NiTi (nikel-titanyum) eğelerin döngüsel yorgunluk dayanımlarını statik ve dinamik test düzeneklerinde karşılaştırmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmada 10’ar adet T-Endo Mis nikel titanyum kanal eğeleri, statik ve dinamik test düzeneklerinde 60° kurvatür açısı ve 5 mm kurvatür yarıçapına sahip pasla...

This systematic review aimed to compare the histological response of inflamed pulpodentinal complex to the hydraulic calcium silicate cements in experimental animal models of pulpitis. Articles that evaluated the histological response of inflamed pulp to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in comparison with other restorative materials were selected a...

Hayvan deneyleri, hayvanların bilimsel çalışmalarda etik ilkeler doğrultusunda kontrollü olarak kullanılmasıdır. Deneysel in vivo araştırmalarda denek kullanmak bir zorunluluktur; bu yüzden deney hayvanları insan deneklere bir alternatif olmuştur. In vitro deneyler ile elde edilen verilerin klinik uygulamalardan uzak olması sebebiyle sınırlı bilgi...

This study assessed the outcome of shaping the mesial roots of mandibular first molars containing band-shaped isthmuses with an isthmus floor located at the apical third with Reciproc Blue and Rotate instruments in terms of canal transportation, canal aberrations and unprepared apical canals. Pair-matched mesial roots of mandibular first molars acc...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate changes on root canal morphology in patients with different ages using micro-CT technology. Materials and methods Mandibular first molars (n = 150) were scanned at a pixel size of 13.68 µm, categorized into 3 groups according to patient’s age and analyzed regarding configuration, orifices, apical foramina, ro...

Aim: to investigate the changes in the biomarker levels related to inflammation and tissue destruction in the periapical exudate of mandibular premolar teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis after receiving intracanal cryotherapy, to compare cryotherapy and control groups in terms of analgesic intake, interappointment, and postoperative pain...

Aim: The present study aimed to determine and compare the dentine thickness around the root canals of maxillary molars with fusion using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Methodology: A total of 120 fused maxillary molars having more than a single canal with distinct canal orifices near the cementoenamel junction were selected from a pool of...

Introduction: To evaluate the efficacy of examinations by endoscope of root canals to determine residual root canal filling materials by comparison with microcomputed tomographic (micro-CT) images as reference. Methods: Thirty maxillary second premolars with oval canals received root canal treatment. Then D-Race retreatment files were used to re...

Background In dental clinics, aerosols produced from dental instruments have become a matter of concern following breakout of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) evolving into a pandemic. This study compared aerosol reduction systems and in terms of their ability to reduce Enterococcus faecalis ( E. faecalis ) contaminated aerosol in a simulated dent...

This study compared the original (ProTaper Next and Reciproc) endodontic systems with their replica‐like brands (X File and Only One File) in terms of standardisation, design, phase‐transformation behaviour, composition and mechanical behaviour. X File showed greater taper values than ProTaper Next, while Only One File had the greatest tip diameter...

Objectives This micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) study analyzed band-shaped isthmuses having their floor at the apical third of the mesiobuccal roots of maxillary molars in terms of 2D and 3D morphological parameters. Materials and methods A total of 199 maxillary first molars were scanned with micro-CT. Twenty-seven specimens, confirmed to ha...

Purpose: Postoperative pain is a common complication in endodontics contributed by multiple etiological factors, which consist canal preparation instruments and kinematics. The aim of this randomized clinical trial compare the postoperative pain in terms of intensity and incidence after the use of different nickel titanium (NiTi) file systems. Pa...

Purpose: The present study investigated the root canal configuration of maxillary second molars with root fusion using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Materials & Methods: A total of 136 fused maxillary second molars were scanned with micro-computed tomography. Images were transferred to CTAn v.1.18.8 software (Bruker-microCT) to obtain three...

Objectives The present study aimed to evaluate the frequency, position, and length of radicular pulp calcifications in three-rooted maxillary first molars using micro-computed tomography. Materials and methods Two hundred three-rooted maxillary first molars were scanned at a pixel size of 10 µm and reconstructed using similar parameters. Three-dim...

To compare used and unused Reciproc Blue and Reciproc after retreatment, the instruments were used in the mesiobuccal canals of maxillary molars with curvature. The torsional resistances were tested and then unused instruments were subjected to XRD, DSC and microhardness tests. Student’s t, ANOVA and Tukey’s tests were performed (α‐level 0.05). The...

Introduction: This study aimed to compare ProGlider (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) and R-Pilot (VDW, Munich, Germany) instruments in terms of their cyclic fatigue resistance using an artificial stainless-steel canal showing abrupt apical curvature, torsional resistance according to the ISO specification, and topographic changes on inst...

Objectives This study evaluated the efficacy of 5% and 10% glycolic acid solutions for the removal of calcium hydroxide medicament from artificial internal resorption cavities. Materials and methods A total of 170 human maxillary premolars were selected and artificial internal resorption cavities were prepared using round burs and 37% orthophospho...

The aim of this review was to provide an overview of the applications of digital dentistry technologies in endodontics, such as digital two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) imaging techniques, computer aided diagnosis (CAD) and improvement of artificial intelligence (AI) models, computer-controlled access cavity designs and 3-D printin...

Objective: To compare the micro-shear bond strengths of 3 different universal adhesives to 2 different calcium silicate-based materials. Methods: A hole was prepared in the center of the top surfaces of 60 cylindrical acrylic blocks, and the blocks were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=30) according to biomaterial filling; NeoMTA Plus (Avalon Biom...

Introduction The present study aimed to compare the torsional strength of initial files of Mtwo and novel Rotate systems with ProGlider and R-Pilot glide path instruments. Methods Mtwo (10/.04), ProGlider (16/.02), R-Pilot (12.5/.04) and Rotate (15/.04) glide path files were compared regarding their torsional strength was tested using a specially...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate if the configuration of canal orifices can predict the presence of a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) in maxillary second molars with fused roots. Methods: Maxillary second molars with fused roots (n=150) were scanned in a micro-CT device (pixel size: 9 μm) and evaluated regarding the root fusion...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic visualisation to detect the presence and type of isthmuses within the mesial root canals of mandibular first molar teeth compared with micro-computed tomography (micro- CT) images as reference. Materials and methods: Thirty-two mesial roots of mandibular first molars prese...

Objective The aim of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance at body temperature and phase transformation behaviors of novel Rotate instrument (25.06) with rotating Mtwo (25.06) and reciprocating Reciproc Blue (25.08) and Reciproc (25.08) instruments.Materials and methodsThe Rotate, Reciproc Blue, Reciproc, and Mtwo instruments free...

Bacterial biofilms are related to various dental and periodontal infectious diseases, and the characterization of this biological structure with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) may offer valuable information for clinical and research applications. In this study, we aimed to develop a model to visualize three-dimensionally the biofilm structure...

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı WaveOne Gold, Reciproc Blue ve North Profa RC Blue nikel titanyum (NiTi) tek eğe döner sistemlerin vücut sıcaklığında döngüsel yorgunluğa bağlı kırılma dirençlerinin karşılaştırılmasıdır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışmada WaveOne Gold, Reciproc Blue ve North Profa RC Blue döner eğe sistemlerinin her birinden on ikişer adet...

The present study aimed to compare the apically extruded debris produced during glide path preparation using R‐Pilot (RP), WaveOne Gold Glider (WGG) and ProGlider (PG) with the subsequent preparation using Reciproc Blue in curved root canals. Mesial roots of mandibular molars with angle of curvature between 25° and 35° were selected (n = 20). The M...

Objectives The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of bifid and non-bifid configurations of the mesial root of mandibular first molars in the canal anatomy using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Design Thirty mesial roots with bifid apex were pair-matched with 30 non-bifid roots by means of micro-CT. Bifid and non-bifid mes...

Introduction The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of the presence and preparation of middle mesial (MM) canals on the fracture resistance of the mesial root of mandibular molars. Methods Forty intact mesial roots of mandibular first molars having two (n=20) or three (n=20) independent canals from the furcation level for up to a...

Objective: To compare simultaneous working length determination efficiency and electrical resistance of thermally treated NiTi files and their counterfeits.Methods: Access cavities were prepared for sixty human mandibular premolar teeth, which were then numbered with a marker. Actual working length was determined visually by introducing a #10 K-fil...

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate root canal morphology of Vertucci type I root canal configuration detected in mesial roots of mandibular first molar teeth using micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT). Methodology: Micro-CT datasets of 269 specimens were evaluated for the detection of specimens with Vertucci type I root canal configuration for furth...

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of endoscopic visualization to detect root canal anastomoses at the coronal half of the mesial root canals of mandibular molars using micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) images as reference. Material and methods: Seventy-four mesial roots of mandibular first molars with (n = 47) or...

The present micro‐computed tomography (micro‐CT) study compared the presence of voids in the band‐shaped isthmuses obturated by warm vertical compaction (WVC) and single‐cone (SC) techniques. Twenty mesial roots from mandibular first molar teeth showing a band‐shaped isthmus were selected and assigned into two groups based on their preoperative ana...

Aim: To evaluate, using micro-CT, the remaining dentine thickness after preparation of the mesiobuccal (MB), mesiolingual (ML) and middle mesial (MM) canals of mandibular first molars with the ProTaper Next rotary system. Methodology: Eleven mesial roots of mandibular first molars having 3 independent canals from the furcation level up to at lea...

Introduction: The present study aimed to compare the torsional resistance of ProGlider (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland), Hyflex EDM (Coltene-Whaledent, Altstätten, Switzerland), and One G (Micro-Mega, Besancon, France) glide path instruments. Methods: Fifteen ProGlider (16.02∼08), 15 Hyflex EDM (10.05), and 15 One G (14.03) instruments...

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue resistance of Reciproc and Reciproc Blue by testing in a severe apical curvature at intracanal temperature. Materials and methods Eighteen Reciproc R25 (25.08) and Reciproc Blue (25.08) instruments were tested in a cyclic fatigue device at body temperature (37 °C) using a stainless...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine solutions and their inactivating agents on the push-out bond strength of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). One hundred fifty root slices were prepared and their root canal spaces were enlarged using diamond burs. MTA was prepared and compacted to root ca...

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of intracanal cryotherapy on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. Materials and methods: Sixty single-rooted maxillary lateral incisor teeth with single root canals were selected and randomly divided into two groups (n = 30). The specimens were immersed in distilled wat...

Background. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different irrigation techniques in the removal of triple antibiotic paste (TAP), which was applied for 7, 21 or 90 days, from simulated root canals of immature teeth. Methods. The root canal spaces of 190 maxillary canine teeth were filled with TAP and randomly divided into a c...

Background. The present study aimed to compare the amount of apically extruded debris and irrigants produced by various nickel-titanium instruments. Methods. A total of 100 single-rooted mandibular premolar teeth were root canal treated and prepared for agar gel model. The root canal fillings were removed using Reciproc Blue, ProTaper Next, R-Endo,...

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of R-Pilot (VDW; Munich, Germany) with ProGlider (Denstply Sirona; Ballaigues, Switzerland) and WaveOne Gold Glider (Denstply Sirona; Ballaigues, Switzerland) glide path instruments. Materials and methods: R-Pilot, ProGlider, and WaveOne Gold Glider instruments...

Aim to compare the incidence, intensity and prediction of postoperative pain after glide path preparation with manual, continuous rotary and a novel reciprocating glide path instrument. Methodology The study included 240 patients, which were treated by 4 specialists according to a planned treatment protocol. Following access cavity preparation and...

Objective:This study aims to evaluate the effect of the special anti-washout gel mixing agent on the color stability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Plus and NeoMTA Plus in contact with distilled water, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl).Materials and Methods:One set of three specimens was mixed using the ant...

Objective: Isthmuses are narrow communications between root canals, and form as the result of the merging of the two root canals widening in a buccolingual direction. This widening causes the high ovality of isthmuses. The shaping and cleaning of all root canal systems are regarded as one of the major difficulties in long-oval shaped root canals....

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of sodium perborate on the compressive strength of calcium silicate‐based materials. ProRoot wMTA, MTA Plus, NeoMTA Plus and Biodentine discs with 5 mm thickness and 4 mm diameter were prepared. Thirty discs from each material were used for compressive strength testing and divided into two groups: cont...

Objective:Extrusion of irrigant and debris into the periapical tissues is a potential risk for flare-ups during root canal treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the apically extruded debris and sodium hypochlorite during XP-Endo Finisher (XP-Endo) file use and compare with final irrigation techniques. The tested null hypothesis in this s...

Objective The present study aims to compare two mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) placement techniques, manual compaction and ultrasonic activation of manually compacted MTA, with warm vertical compaction (WVC) for orthograde obturation of mesial root canals of mandibular first molars showing Vertucci type II root canal configuration. Materials and...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of the ProTaper Gold (PTG; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), K3XF (SybronEndo, Orange, CA), and XP-endo Shaper (FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fond, Switzerland) nickel-titanium rotary instruments at intracanal temperatures. Methods: Eighteen XP-endo Shaper (...

Introduction: The present study aimed to quantitatively analyze apical foramen deviations of mesial root canals of mandibular first molar teeth by means of micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) imaging. Methods: Micro-CT images of the mesial roots of 109 mandibular first molar teeth with independent mesiobuccal (MB) and mesiolingual (ML) root ca...

Background. The present study aimed to test the efficacy of novel reciprocating systems in terms of gutta-percha removal of roots obturated with warm vertical compaction technique. Methods. Ninety straight rooted maxillary incisors were enlarged with hand files up to a # 50/02 apical size and obturated using warm vertical compaction technique. The...

Background. The present study aimed to compare the shaping ability of Reciproc Blue instruments with or without the creation of a glide path in simulated S-shaped root canals. Methods. Root canals of thirty #15.02 clear resin S-shaped blocks were dyed using ink and photographed. Then the blocks were randomly divided into 2 groups: group A: Reciproc...

Objectives The present study aimed to evaluate the shaping ability of 2 thermally treated nickel-titanium reciprocating systems in simulated curved canals. Materials and Methods Forty simulated canals were prepared to apical size 25 using Reciproc Blue R25 (VDW) and WaveOne Gold Primary (Dentsply Sirona) instruments. Standard pre- and post-prepara...

Aim: To conduct a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the band-shaped isthmus area, the floor of which was in the apical third in the mesial roots of mandibular first molars using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Methodology: Micro-CT images of 269 mesial roots of mandibular first molars were evaluated, and 40 specimens with a band-sha...

Introduction: The objective of the present study was to measure the orifice depth of middle mesial canals (MMCs) and evaluate the detectability of orifices using troughing preparation. Methods: For this study, 85 mandibular molar teeth with MMCs were selected from the scanned micro-computed tomographic images. The MMCs were categorized, and the...

Introduction: This study aimed to characterize the microbial communities of primary and secondary/persistent endodontic infections using high-throughput pyrosequencing from the pulverized samples. Methods: The roots of 20 extracted human teeth with primary endodontic infection and 20 teeth with secondary/persistent endodontic infection were coll...

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of Reciproc Blue R25 (VDW, Munich, Germany) with Reciproc R25 (VDW) and WaveOne Gold Primary (Denstply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). Methods: Fifteen Reciproc Blue R25, 15 Reciproc R25, and 15 WaveOne Gold Primary instruments were collected and tested...

Aim: To compare the cyclic fatigue resistances of WaveOne Gold (Denstply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland), WaveOne (Dentsply Sirona), and Reciproc (VDW, Munich, Germany) in interrupted reciprocation. Methodology: Three groups of 18 instruments each of WaveOne Gold Primary, WaveOne Primary, and Reciproc R25 were subjected to cyclic fatigue tests...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the features of the apical root canal anatomy and its relation to the level at which 2 separate root canals merge in the mesial roots of the mandibular first molars with Vertucci type II canal configuration by using micro-computed tomography analysis. Methods: The anatomic features of the apical...

Aim of this case report is to present treatment and four-year clinical and radiological follow-up of periapical lesion associated with external root resorption of mandibular molar tooth. 22-year-old male patient was referred from faculty of medicine department of infectious diseases with initial diagnosis as dental abscess originating from left man...

Objective: The aim of this study was the comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of orange oil, turpentine oil, and chloroform in dissolving gutta-percha and GuttaFlow discs. Materials and Method: Forty-five discs (10 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness) made from GuttaFlow and gutta-percha were prepared. After weighing the initial mass by usi...

Aim: To evaluate the effect of several solvents on the weight of apically extruded debris and irrigant during retreatment using a novel agar gel model. Methods: Orange oil, turpentine oil and chloroform were used as solvents. Eighty single straight rooted extracted human mandibular premolar teeth with a single root canal were divided into four g...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementary use of XP-endo Finisher file, passive ultrasonic activation (PUI), EndoActivator (EA), and CanalBrush (CB) on the removal of calcium hydroxide (CH) paste from simulated internal resorption cavities. Methods: The root canals of 110 extracted single-rooted teeth with s...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 2.5°C cold saline irrigation as final irrigant on postoperative pain after single-visit root canal treatment of teeth with vital pulps. One-hundred and seventy patients were assessed as eligible and included to the study. The teeth were randomly divided into two groups (n = 85) (i.e. the contr...

This study aimed to evaluate superficial defects and the composition of Reciproc R25 and ProTaper Retreatment file systems (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) used for retreatment. A total of 100 maxillary incisor teeth were randomly divided into the following two groups: Reciproc R25 (n = 25) and ProTaper Retreatment instrument (n = 75)...

Objective: Additional cleaning techniques and devices are required to remove maximum amount of residual filling material, which might limit disinfection of root canal system during retreatment. This study aimed to compare fracture resistance of roots when self-adjusting file (SAF), photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), passive ultrasonic...

Background and aims. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing ability of Kryptonite bone cement (Doctors Research Group Inc, Southbury, CT, USA) in retrograde cavities by comparing with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties, Tulsa, OK, USA), Amalgam and Intermediate Restorative Material (IRM) (Dentsply Caulk,...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the energy consumption of Twisted File (TF) instrument used with rotary or adaptive motion (AM). Materials and Methods: Forty S-shaped Endo Training Blocks (Dentsply Maillefer) were used. Twenty were prepared using TF 25.06 in rotary motion (RM) group, and 20 were prepared using TF Adaptive SM2 in AM...

Statement of problem: Fiber posts in conjunction with resin cements are widely used to provide retention in endodontically treated teeth. The bond strength of restorative materials to root canal dentin is an important issue for the long-term success of restorative procedures. The push-out test is widely used to measure the bonding between the post...

This study aims to compare the efficacy of different irrigation activation methods to remove smear layer and debris from oval-shaped root canals following retreatment. Ninety mandibular canines with oval-shaped root canals were selected. Retreatment was performed with R-Endo retreatment files. The samples were randomly divided into six groups (n =...

Objectives: This study aimed to compare retreatment times of different NiTi enstrumantation systems used for removal of different root canal filling materials. Materials and Methods: Sixty single rooted human mandibular premolar teeth were used. The root canals were prepared with Mtwo NiTi rotary files and irrigated with 2 mL of 5.25% NaOCl between...

Purposes. To evaluate coronal tooth discoloration induced by three calcium silicatebased materials in contact with blood and compare the color changes over time. Materials and Methods. ProRoot wMTA, Biodentine and Bioaggregate were used in this study. Following mixing and placement into root canals each material was contacted with sterile cotton pe...

Purpose: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of apical periodontitis in 1768 root canal-treated teeth in an elderly Turkish population and to evaluate correlations between several factors and periapical status. Methods: Panoramic radiographs were collected of 818 patients who were older than 60 years and attended t...

Aim: To evaluate the percentage volume of voids within cement layers, to determine the push-out bond strength of circular and oval fibre posts luted with different commercial resin cements in oval cross-sectional root canals, and to correlate push-out bond strength values and volume of voids of circular and oval fibre posts. Methodology: Seventy...

Dens invaginatus is a developmental anomaly resulting from epithelial invagination of the tooth crown before calcification. Endodontic treatment of teeth affected by dens invaginatusmay be difficult and complex due to aberrant anatomy. Combined orthograde and surgical approaches for successful treatment of dens invaginatus are effective. This repor...

The internal anatomy of the maxillary lateral incisor is well recognized and usually presents with one root and one root canal system. This case report describes the root canal treatment of a maxillary lateral incisor with two distinct root canal systems, demonstrated by digital radiography and cone beam computed tomography. The success of root can...

Postoperative pain is one of the most common complications following Root Canal Treatment (RCT) and visit number has been associated with intensity of pain. This study aims to compare the effect of single and multiple-visit RCT in vital versus non-vital teeth on postoperative pain and determine relationships between postoperative pain and pulp vita...

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has been reported to cause tooth discoloration when applied in the esthetic zone. A previous study has shown discoloration of MTA in contact with root canal irrigation solutions. Moreover, there are limited data on color stability of novel calcium silicate-based materials. This study aimed to evaluate color changes...

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of post space preparations with circular and oval post drills and the placement of oval and circular posts on the fracture strength of roots with oval canals. Methods: Seventy mandibular premolars with oval root canals were decoronated. Fourteen teeth were used as a control g...

Objective: To compare and evaluate push-out bond strength of prefabricated oval and circular fiber posts luted with self-adhesive resin cement in oval root canals in vitro. Material and Methods: Fifty extracted mandibular premolar teeth were used. Ovality of root canals were confirmed by radiographic examination. Teeth were decoronized. Mean length...

Background: It is known that no specific antifungal agent exists at present for irrigation of infected root canals. QMix 2in1 was investigated to determine whether they could be an alternative for sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was...