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 …

The multi-drug resistant bacteria have become a serious problem complicating therapies to
such a degree that often the term “post-antibiotic era” is applied to describe the situation …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of silver
nanoparticles (AgNPs) as an irrigant or medicament against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms …

Root canal instrumentation produces a layer of organic and inorganic material called the
smear layer that may also contain bacteria and their by‐products. It can prevent the …

Introduction: Effective irrigant delivery and agitation are prerequisites for successful
endodontic treatment. Methods: This article presents an overview of the irrigant agitation …

Bacteria have been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of pulp and periapical
diseases. The primary aim of endodontic treatment is to remove as many bacteria as …

INTRODUCTION: Enterococcus faecalis is a species commonly isolated from persistent root
canal infections. The purpose of this study was to compare the antibacterial effects of …

The purpose of this systematic review was to determine whether smear layer removal
reduces leakage of obturated human teeth in vitro. PubMed was searched for articles …

Objectives: This study was aimed to find out the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of
five essential oils against oral pathogens and to find out the minimum bactericidal …

INTRODUCTION: The present endodontic disinfection strategies have been shown to be
incapable of effective elimination of bacterial biofilm as a result of antimicrobial resistance …