Current concepts suggest that persisting infections subsequent to endodontic therapy are
caused by one or two bacterial species that are “too robust” to be eliminated by conventional …

Biofilm biology has become an expanding field of research in human, industrial and
environmental ecosystems. The knowledge accumulated suggests that organisms growing …

The hypothesis that Enterococcus faecalis resists common intracanal medications by
forming biofilms was tested. E. faecalis colonization of 46 extracted, medicated roots was …

INTRODUCTION: Biofilm development is a dynamic process that begins with the initial
attachment of planktonic bacteria to a surface, eventually leading through different stages to …

A review of the literature was performed to determine whether prompt placement of coronal
restorations, including sealing and placement of posts and cores, can positively influence …

OBJECTIVES: Esthetic posts have been developed to maximize the foundation of esthetic
restorations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of silane on the bond …

Apical periodontitis is an inflammatory process in the periradicular tissues caused by
microorganisms in the necrotic root canal. Accordingly, to achieve healing of apical …

The restoration of the endodontically treated tooth is a subject that has been evaluated and
discussed widely in the dental literature. Despite the large number of in-vitro and in-vivo …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the ability of multiple compounds to seal
the dental tubules using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and micro-computed tomogra …

Objectives. The goal of this study is to determine if the smear layer affects the passage of
bacteria through or around obturating material as evidenced by penetration of bacteria …