Clinical evaluation and patient-reported satisfaction with post-retained restorations.

Purpose: To clinically evaluate the performance of post-retained restorations, assess patient satisfaction, identify common complaints, and examine variables influencing these outcomes.

Methods: Using modified Ryge criteria, clinicians assessed post-retained restorations performance in 4435 patients. Patient satisfaction was measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) after recording their complaints.

Comparison of Debris Extrusion and Preparation Time by Traverse, R-Motion Glider C, and Other Glide Path Systems in Severely Curved Canals.

This study evaluated debris extrusion by Traverse and R-Motion Glider C during glide path preparation. Seventy-five mesial roots of mandibular molars with severely curved mesiobuccal canals were distributed into five groups: Traverse, R-Motion Glider C, HyFlex EDM Glidepath, One G, and R-Pilot. During the glide path preparation, debris extruded beyond the apex were collected.

The effect of ascorbic acid, QMix and other conditioning solutions on the bond strength of adhesively luted glass fiber-reinforced composite posts to root dentin, a laboratory study.

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the effect of post space conditioning with different solutions on the bond strength of glass FRC posts and evaluate the mode of resin failure.

Methods: Sixty extracted human single rooted teeth were root filled using a resin sealer and suitable gutta-percha cones. Post spaces were prepared, and the teeth randomly allocated into 5 groups according to their irrigation regimens which included the following solutions: 17 % EDTA, 2 % CHX, 3 % NaOCl, 10 % ascorbic acid and QMix solutions.

Screening the Tocriscreen™ bioactive compound library in search for inhibitors of Candida biofilm formation.

Biofilms formed by Candida species present a significant clinical problem due to the ineffectiveness of many conventional antifungal agents, in particular the azole class. We urgently require new and clinically approved antifungal agents quickly for treatment of critically ill patients. To improve efficiency in antifungal drug development, we utilized a library of 1280 biologically active molecules within the Tocriscreen 2.

and biofilm frenemies: When the relationship sours.

The opportunistic yeast and lactic acid bacteria are frequently co-isolated from various infection sites on the human body, suggesting a common interkingdom interaction. While some reports suggest an antagonism, the reason for their co-isolation therefore remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to undertake a detailed characterisation of this dual-species interaction.

Comparison of Three Endodontic Irrigant Regimens against Dual-Species Interkingdom Biofilms: Considerations for Maintaining the Status Quo.

Endodontic infections are often interkingdom biofilms, though current clinical management rarely considers this phenomenon. This study aimed to evaluate new and standard endodontic antimicrobial regimens against simple and complex and mono- and dual-species biofilms. and mono- and dual-species biofilms were grown upon Thermanox™ coverslips and treated for 5 min with 3% NaOCl, 3% NaOCl followed by 17% EDTA, or 9% HEDP dissolved in 3% NaOCl.

Detection, treatment and prevention of endodontic biofilm infections: what's new in 2020?

Endodontic disease, a biofilm infection of the root canal space, is a significant cause of dental morbidity worldwide. Endodontic treatment, or root canal treatment, as it is commonly known is founded on the ability to eradicate microbial biofilm infection and prevent re-infection of the highly complex root canal space. Despite many "advances" in clinical endodontics we have seen little improvement in outcomes.