Apical periodontitis has a microbial aetiology and is one of the most common inflammatory
diseases that affect humans. Fungi, archaea and viruses have been found in association …

Chemomechanical preparation is intended to clean, disinfect, and shape the root canal. This
step is of utmost importance during treatment of infected teeth with apical periodontitis …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the XP-endo
Finisher (XPF; FKG Dentaire SA, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) in biofilm removal in …

The authoritative reference that continues to present a systematic analysis of the scientific
basis of endodontology The third edition of Essential Endodontology: Prevention and …

Introduction This study evaluated the disinfecting ability of chemomechanical preparation
with rotary nickel-titanium instruments, followed by 2 distinct adjunctive procedures in the …

Introduction Effective root canal disinfection is a fundamental component of successful root
canal treatment. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been proposed as a new adjunctive …

Apical periodontitis and its different manifestations are caused primarily by bacterial
infection of the root canal system. Bacteria are usually organized in biofilm communities and …

Background To test the effect of ultrasonic or light activated curcumin and sodium
hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in vitro. Methods E. faecalis biofilms …

Background: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is the most commonly used irrigant in
endodontics. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of NaOCl solution (2.5%) …

Background Enterococcus faecalis, as a major microorganism in persistent/secondary
infections of endodontically treated teeth, is less likely to be eliminated during endodontic …