Evidence shows the polymicrobial etiology of endodontic infections, in which bacteria and
their products are the main agents for the development, progression, and dissemination of …

Introduction Negotiation, glide path, and preflaring are essential steps in root canal shaping
procedures. This report aimed to discuss the terminology, basic concepts, and clinical …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of different final irrigation
activation methods in removing debris and smear layer in the apical, middle, and coronal …

Root canal infections are typically polymicrobial and involve strong bacterial interactions.
The goal of endodontic treatment is to remove infected content from the root canal system to …

Introduction The present study evaluated the effect of passive ultrasonic activation (PUI) of
EDTA solution followed by conventional irrigation with 2 concentrations of sodium …

According to contemporary dental standards, the primary goal of endodontic therapy is the
chemo-mechanical cleaning of the complex root canal system. Watering root canals with …

Aim To evaluate in a clinical trial the efficacy of reciprocating and ultrasonic activation of 6%
sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in the microbial composition and reduction in microbial load as …

This study investigated the effectiveness of XP-Endo Finisher (XPF) associated with XP-
Endo Shaper (XPS) or Reciproc Blue (RB) files in reducing bacterial load in oval-shaped …

Objectives This study aimed to compare the efficacy of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)
irrigating solution alone and following activation with photon-induced photoacoustic …

Background To evaluate the effectiveness of the use of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
(aPDT) in root canals disinfection in cases of endodontic retreatments. Methods This …