Sahil Choudhari

Sahil Choudhari
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences · Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

BDS | MDS | FPFA (USA) | (PhD)
Currently working on Endodontic Retreatment and Irrigation

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Education
October 2021 - October 2025
Saveetha Institue of Medical and Technical Sciences
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October 2021 - October 2024
Saveetha Dental College
Field of study
  • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
July 2015 - December 2020
Saveetha Dental College
Field of study

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Publications (49)
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Aim: Fluid dynamics can be understood in-vitro by observing the uid ow patterns in the simulated canal models. The current study aimed at assessing the apical pressures in simulated oval and irregular round canals using computational uid dynamic analysis (CFD) as a tool. Methodology: Following the ethical approval, a total of 58 freshly extracted m...
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Objective: Computational fluid dynamic analysis (CFD) is claimed to be a reliable tool for analysing the fluid flow and the generated apical pressures in the simulated root canal. The current study aimed to analyse the apical pressures in extracted teeth with single and joining canals. Methods: Forty-six freshly extracted teeth were collected for t...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising tool to enhance diagnostic accuracy across various medical disciplines. Within the realm of dentistry, one critical area of focus is endodontics, which involves the diagnosis and treatment of dental pulp diseases. This systematic review investi...
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Aim To determine the minimum dentin thickness in the mesial and distal walls of the mesiobuccal (MB) and mesiolingual (ML) canals of the mandibular first molars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods CBCT examinations of 624 mandibular first molars from an Indian subpopulation were analyzed. The mesial and distal minimum...
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Introduction Secondary endodontic infections present intricate challenges in dental practice, necessitating effective retreatment strategies. The current systematic review aimed to critically evaluate the outcomes of single-visit versus multi-visit endodontic retreatment in patients with secondary endodontic infections. Materials and Methods The c...
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A BSTRACT Background Syringe needle irrigation is used frequently to deliver root canal disinfectants. However, conventional syringe needle irrigation has its potential drawbacks. The current study, hence, aimed at assessing the real-time benefit of using conventional needle irrigation as compared to a novel automated irrigation device in patients...
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Background The traditional syringe needle irrigation method would compromise on cleaning the intricacies of the complex root canal system. Current literature has focused on the benefits of various irrigant activation techniques. The present study aims to evaluate the irrigant penetration in extracted single-rooted teeth using various irrigant activ...
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Aim: With the help of mediating agents such as plants and microbes, silver nanoparticles can be functionalized with molecular capping agents allowing a wide range of applications in the field of dentistry especially in terms of their antimicrobial efficacy. Thus, the present study was designed with an aim to synthesize silver nanoparticles mediated...
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Introduction Pain is the primary reason for which most of the patients seek endodontic treatment. Local anesthesia is considered to be the most important step in the procedure to reduce the pain. However, the majority of the patients do not cooperate due to the fear of syringe anesthesia. The aim of this clinical trial was to compare the anesthetic...
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Introduction: This systematic review investigates the crucial need for solvent use in root canal retreatment, as it effectivelyremoves filling materials, reduces apical debris extrusion, and alleviates postoperative pain, ultimately enhancing treatmentsuccess. The review aims to assess the success rates, compare outcomes, explore benefits and drawb...
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Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly emerging field in medicine and has applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, and prognostication in various malignancies. The present study was conducted to analyze and compare the accuracy of three deep learning neural networks for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) images. Materials and metho...
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The oral cavity comprises numerous anatomical surfaces that are inhabited by a diverse array of bacteria, collectively forming a bacterial biofilm. Within this complex microbial community, certain bacterial species are etiologically linked to the development of common oral pathologies, such as dental caries and periodontitis, which stand as promine...
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Objectives This study aimed to quantify the vascularity in histological grades of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and to determine if there is any connection between vasculogenesis and malignisation. Recent studies show no significant change in vascularity as the stage advances as opposed to the conventional concept. Methods A comprehensive databas...
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Background: Rough surfaces of restorations have an impact on the accumulation of plaque, unaesthetic contour, and marginal adaptation, thereby affecting their functional, aesthetic, and clinical performance and the long-term stability of the restoration. Several polishing systems are currently in use for composite restorations, but information on t...
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Aim The present study aims to compare the antibacterial efficacy of a novel automated endodontic irrigation device with that of a manual irrigation technique. Materials and methods The present study considered 45 extracted single-rooted teeth. After sectioning the teeth, the specimens were inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) bacteri...
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Introduction Irrigation is an essential aspect of effective cleaning and disinfecting the root canal system. Debris tends to extrude in due course of instrumentation and irrigation. The present study aimed to assess the debris extrusion using an automated root canal irrigation device. Materials and Methods Sixty-six intact maxillary premolars with...
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Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to analyze the influence of various beverages on the surface microhardness of a single-shade composite resin. Materials and methods: Seventy-five Omnichroma composite discs were fabricated and divided into five subgroups according to the beverages. The groups were Group A: tea; Group B: coffee; Group C: beer;...
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Aim: The aim of the study was to elucidate the molecular process underlying the antimicrobial activity of Acetaminophen (APAP) and Ibuprofen (IB) against Enterococcus Faecalis (E. faecalis), Fusobacterium Nucleatum (F. nucleatum) and Peptostreptococcus Micros (P. micros) using in silico analysis. Materials and Methods: The STITCH v5.0 database was...
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The irrigation dynamics between conventional needle irrigation and other irrigation techniques were evaluated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the current systematic review. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane) were searched until June 2022. Studies comparing conventiona...
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Introduction The important aspect of endodontic treatment is root canal irrigation. Although agitation systems proved to have enhanced irrigant wall interactions, syringe needle-based delivery systems still play a significant role during the preparatory phases of root canal treatment. The current study aimed to evaluate the time taken for the irrig...
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Root canal preparation generates inorganic and organic tissue debris. Various irrigation techniques are used to remove the smear layer from the root canal system. The present study aimed to evaluate canal cleanliness using a novel irrigation device with ultrasonic and manual irrigation in extracted teeth. Twenty-one freshly extracted single-rooted...
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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 formation while using automated root canal irrigation and conventional syringe needle irrigation. S...
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Objective: The current study aimed at assessing the induced apical pressure at various simulated irrigant flow rates. Materials and Methods: Forty eight freshly extracted single-rooted premolars were decoronated and prepared to size 30 0.04 taper using HY-Flex CM rotary file system and were scanned using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The sc...
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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 formation while using automated root canal irrigation and conventional syringe needle irrigation. S...
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Introduction: Syringe needles of various gauges and vents have conventionally been used to irrigate the root canal system. This study aimed to collect data on the awareness, attitude, and practice among Indian postgraduates and endodontists of using conventional syringe needle irrigation (SNI) during root canal treatment. Materials and Methods: The...
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The aim of the study was to analyse the age, gender and teeth distribution in posterior teeth receiving crowns following root canal treatment. 86,000 patient records were reviewed between June 2019 to March 2020. Our study included all the patients who had undergone root canal treatment. A total of 5232 posterior teeth root canal treatment data and...
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Root canal system anatomy plays a significant role in endodontic successand failures. Several explanations for failure of root canal treatment havebeen proposed, including apical percolation, root perforation, unfilledcanals, coexisting periodontal lesions, and gross over and underextension offilling materials. Endodontic retreatment is indicated w...
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Introduction: Biological synthesis of nanoparticles in recent years gained a great popularity due to its cost-effectiveness, available sources of raw material, low toxicity, and great potential in pharmacology. The synthesis of SeNPs using bacteria and plants shows a great opportunity for application in various fields. Oriental traditional medicine...
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Diabetes mellitus, a common disease of the 20th century, has been linked with a higher risk of incidence of caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries in patients with type II diabetes mellitus and to compare them to those recorded in a control group with no systemic illnesses. E...
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In order to reinforce a weakened cusp, a restoration covering the cusp is done to reduce the incidence for fracture and the failure of the tooth. There are multiple options to perform posterior restorations, which include direct materials like amalgam and composite and indirect materials like ceramic and metal. The aim of the study was to find out...
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Introduction: The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake, and inadequate toothbrushing habits during the first 2 years of life have been shown in several studies to be related to tooth decay in children. The development of caries in primary teet...
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Aim: The aim of the study was to find out the association between the age and gender distribution in patients undergoing veneering treatment. Materials and Methods: Patients who reported for esthetic management of teeth and for whom veneering treatment had been done in Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai from June 2019-March 2020 were re...
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Objective: The purpose of this article was to summarize the role of melatonin (MLT) in the oral cavity. Materials and Methods: Databases were searched for the relevant published literature. The following search items were used in various combinations: MLT, periodontal, gingiva, periodontium, drugs, immunity, osseointegration, cancer, methacrylate,...
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Introduction: “Stamp technique” is a new technique for restoring Class I and Class II restorations with accurate occlusal topography. This technique is suitable in cases where caries is evident during the clinical examination or routine radiographic examination of teeth with intact marginal ridges and ideal occlusal anatomy. The purpose of this stu...
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The aim of preprosthetic surgery is to prepare the soft and hard tissues of the jaws for a comfortable prosthesis that will restore oral function, esthetics, and facial form. It helps to restore the function of the jaws (mastication of food, speech, and swallowing), preserve or improve jaw structure, improve the patient's sense of well-being, and i...
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Background: The widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine requires health professionals including dentists to have the required knowledge to better advice their patients. This has lead to an increased need for inclusion of CAM instruction into the mainstream undergraduate education. Objectives: To study and assess the knowledge and a...
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Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice among dentists, considering the need and methods of disinfection of dental impressions. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through questionnaire composed of multiple choice questions. The study included 150 students and a questionnaire consisting of 15 questions was provided to eac...
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Besides technical expertise, the success of dental care depends on the behavioural patterns of the dentist and the patient and the way they interact with each other. Communication is a key concept of this interaction. Dentist’s positive attitude and communication skills play a major role on patient’s well being. A good dentist-patient relationship...
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Background: The posterior condylar foramen is a canal in the posterior condyloid fossa of the lateral parts of occipital condyle. The posterior condylar foramen is the largest emissary foramen of the posterior cranial fossa. It acts as a route for venous circulation. It has varied clinical importance. Objectives: To determine the occurance and impo...
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly prevalent condition affecting adults and children, leading to significant morbidity. It is often associated with the metabolic syndrome, although multiple pathogenetic mechanisms have been suggested. In the coming decades, it promises to be the leading cause of liver disease in industrial...
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Swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus is currently responsible for an outbreak of infections in the human population. Swine flu has been creating a terror effects all round the globe and has been declared epidemic in most part of the world. Swine flu refers to swine influenza or the viral infection caused by any of the several types of swine influe...

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