The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect final surface treatment and dental composite type on roughness surface, composite/enamel interface, composite/cementum as well polishing time. Class V cavities prepared in extracted teeth (n = 126) were restored using one three nanohybrid composites with different filler sizes. specimens randomly assigned finishing sequences. (Ra) investigated surfaces measured contact profilometer. time required achieve visible gloss documented. data...

We aimed to assess the effect of oral probiotics containing Streptococcus salivarius K12 strain on salivary level secretory immunoglobulin A, salivation rate, and biofilm. Thirty-one consenting patients meeting inclusion criteria were recruited in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm, parallel-group study randomly divided into probiotic (n = 15) placebo 16) groups. Unstimulated concentration Turesky index, Papillary-Marginal-Attached index assessed after 4 weeks intervention 2...

Background: We compared the camouflage effect of three white spot lesion (WSL) treatments (infiltration, nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) remineralization, and microabrasion) color stability treated surfaces. Methods: Fifty sound extracted teeth were used in study. WSLs created on 40 buccal dento-enamel specimens through use acidic methylcellulose gel. These randomly assigned to treatment groups (n = 10 per group): negative controls, (nHAP), resin infiltration, microabrasion. After treatment, all...

This cross-sectional survey assessed the knowledge of and attitude towards probiotics dental students academics at Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia. Our questionnaire consisted 15 questions divided into 3 sections: respondents’ sociodemographic data, on probiotics, probiotics. The data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney U test, Fisher’s exact Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Out 658 questionnaires distributed, a total 239 completed by undergraduates, yielding response rate 39.6%, 54...

The use of chelating agents (CAs) in the endodontic irrigation protocol is required to dissolve inorganic components smear layer. We aimed assess knowledge, attitude, and practice dental professionals regarding CAs during root canal treatment. A cross-sectional anonymous online survey was conducted among specialized endodontists general dentists who routinely perform treatment work government-funded or private clinics Moscow. 8 min consisted four parts: basic demographic data, knowledge...

We assessed the effect of different compositions and concentrations two etidronate-containing irrigants on antibacterial activity sodium hypochlorite (SH) against Enterococcus faecalis Candida albicans in vitro. Pure cultures C. E. were isolated from root canal samples. The disc diffusion method was used to compare pure SH mixed with 9%, 15%, 18% etidronate manufactures (dual rinse (DR); IsraDent (ID)) EDTA. pH temperature solutions measured immediately after mixing within 40 min. ANOVA...

S. salivarius M18 administration has been proven to provide positive effects on periodontal health; however, there is still no consensus the optimum duration of probiotic administration. This study aimed evaluate effect three months supplementation bleeding probing, signs gingival inflammation, and dental biofilm. Sixty-two eligible individuals with gingivitis were enrolled in this placebo-controlled, double-blind trial randomly allocated or control groups. Primary outcomes changes condition...

The aim of this study was to compare the effect toothpastes containing hydroxyapatite (nHAP), Zn-Mg-hydroxyapatite (nZnMgHAP), and fluorapatite (nFAP) nanocrystals on dentin hypersensitivity (DH) associated with noncarious cervical lesions.Thirty consenting volunteers aged 35-45 years DH were enrolled in a double-blind, parallel study, randomly assigned nHAP group (n = 10), nZnMgHAP or nFAP instructed use toothpaste twice daily for one month. primary outcome Schiff scores at baseline after 2...

We aimed to assess the effect of oral probiotic containing Streptococcus salivarius M18 strain on gingival inflammation, bleeding probing, and biofilm. Sixty-one consenting participants aged between 18 25 with gingivitis were recruited in this double-blind, parallel-group study randomly divided into group (n = 31) placebo 30). Fifty-seven completed entire protocol, 27 30 group. The outcomes assessed after 4 weeks intervention follow-up. There was a significant decrease Gingival Index, size...

The study aimed to assess the effect of two etidronate-containing irrigants and EDTA on ability sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) remove smear layer dissolve organic tissues. This evaluated following solutions: distilled water, 3% NaOCl, NaOCl + EDTA, mixed with etidronate powder from manufacturers [Dual Rinse, (DR); IsraDent, (ID)] obtain 9%, 15%, 18% solutions. To proteolytic activity, bovine muscle tissue samples (56.1 ± 5.4 mg; n = 10 per group) were immersed in tested solutions for 15 min....

Purpose: This prospective study is aimed at investigating clinically and histologically the effectiveness of a biomimetic magnesium-enriched-hydroxyapatite (MgHA)/collagen-based bone substitute for alveolar socket preservation. Materials: Patients scheduled posterior single tooth extraction were included. The was filled either with MgHA or deproteinized bovine matrix (DBBM). In DBBM group, punch mucosa taken from palate used to cover graft. Vertical horizontal dimensional changes process...

We aimed to assess the effects of ultrasonic scaling and air-powder polishing on roughness enamel, three nanocomposites (Premise, Herculite Ultra, Harmonize), composite/enamel composite/cementum interfaces. Class V cavities were restored in 99 extracted third molars with one treated scaler or device (calcium carbonate sodium bicarbonate powders). The (Ra) investigated surfaces was measured contact profilometer before after treatment. data analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. Specimens' Ra...

Gingivitis is a widespread disease commonly associated with dentin hypersensitivity, that, in turn, may complicate routine dental care, leading to plaque accumulation. We aimed assess the antigingivitis, desensitizing, and antiplaque effects of fluoride-containing (TWF) alkaline toothpaste fluoride-free (TW) toothpaste. Eighty-four consenting patients aged 20–25 years diagnosed gingivitis hypersensitivity (DH) were recruited this double-blind, parallel-group study randomly divided into two...

The aim of the study is to spectral characteristics hard tissues tooth, their Raman-fluorescent components (RFS) and determine possibility using method assess degree mineralization tooth. In a preclinical on model test objects different functional groups teeth (incisors, premolars, molars), remote by clinical indications, Raman-fluorescence spectroscopy was performed laser hardware-software complex “Inspector M” with wavelength probing radiation 514 nm. course study, qualitative quantitative...

The purpose of the study was to assess impact toothpastes containing hydroxyapatite and fluoride on enamel caries resistance remineralization rate. Study groups comprised 160 patients divided in 2 80 patients: 40 - at age 15-17 18-25 who have been using with during 1 year. plaque determination carried out use OHI-S Turesky indexes. Litmus test pieces were used determine oral fluid pH. clinical rate, dynamics acid out. Oral hygiene baseline examination poor both groups. After training, there...

Xerostomia syndrome is a significant medical and social problem. It manifested by objective subjective symptoms of "dry mouth" decrease in sialometry. The aim the study was to determine dental status students different nationalities, identify xerostomia induced on background stress, assess effectiveness use moisturizing foams alleviating xerostomia.A prospective cohort survey (Fox test) 100 faculty conducted detect false xerostomia. involved 60 people with xerostomia, divided into four...

Background: Currently various studies are conducted to improve the effect of existing and developing new remineralizing agents. One trends in therapy is development toothpaste allowing brushite crystals formation demineralized lesions hard tooth tissues. Aim: The aim this study was assess toothpaste, forming a brushite, on functional acid resistance enamel speed its remineralization. Materials Methods: This randomized controlled double-blind clinical study. Sixty consent patients aged 20–25...

We aimed to assess the influence of professional dental prophylaxis on translucency and color stability a novel simplified shade nanohybrid composite material. Sixty disks (5 mm in diameter 2 thick) light (n = 30) dark shades were prepared. The specimens randomly divided into following three groups 10) according procedure used: ultrasonic scaling, air-powder polishing with sodium bicarbonate, controls. submitted analysis based CIELab system. Two measurements performed before after 48-h...

Soft drinks may have a deleterious effect on dental health due to high titratable acidity and low pH that could be sufficient induce tooth demineralization. The use of oral care products immediately after acidic challenge diminish the erosive potential soft drinks. We assessed foams spray salivary changes exposure Coca-Cola

The purpose of the study-to justify effectiveness method Raman-fluorescence diagnostics in assessment remineralisation hard tissues tooth. In preclinical vitro study on model 25 test object teeth (the incisors lower jaw) removed as clinically indicated, carried out spectroscopy with a wavelength probe radiation 532 nm. advantages are expressiveness, noninvasiveness, simple and non-destructive control degree remineralization tooth [1-3]. course study, qualitative quantitative analysis content...

Aim. To evaluate the advantages of working with Endoactivator device on example a series clinical cases concerning treatment chronic apical periodontitis. Materials and methods. The included five patients (two men three women) who were treated for periodontitis (diagnosis according to ICD-10 K04.5). underwent endodontic in two visits, namely, mechanical rotating nickel-titanium instruments, drug using an sound activation irrigation solutions introduction calcium hydroxide between visits....