Nanoparticles based on metal and metallic oxides have become a novel trend for dental
applications. Metal nanoparticles are commonly used in dentistry for their exclusive shape …

The aim of this review was to present an overview of laboratory root canal biofilm model
systems described in the endodontic literature and to critically appraise the various factors …

Objective and background: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the efficiency of a
photodynamic therapy (PDT) technique employing rose bengal (RB) and methylene blue …

Introduction The aim of this study was to correlate the bacterial viability and the presence of
2% chlorhexidine (CHX) solution on dentin by means of confocal laser scanning microscopy …

Purpose The objective of this in situ study was to quantify the intraoral biofilm reduction on
bracket material as a result of different surface modifications using silver ions. In addition to …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effectiveness of two endodontic
irrigants and their association against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) by confocal laser …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 95% ethanol irrigation, with 5 or 10 min of
action, on the antibacterial properties of 2% chlorhexidine (CHX), on oral biofilm, evaluated …

Molecular techniques that provide valuable information about the epidemiology of oral
strains. The purpose of this study was to determine the genetic relatedness of 83 …

Purpose Acidification by bacterial biofilms at the bracket/tooth interface is one of the most
common problems in fixed orthodontic treatments, which can lead to white spot lesions …

Background: The eradication of persisting bacteria, such as Enterococcus faecalis, is crucial
for the long-term preservation of the endodontically treated tooth. Context and Purpose of …