Y.‐L. Ng
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View article: Application of Raman Spectroscopy and Micro‐Indentation to Micro‐Map the Path and Boundary of NaOCI‐Induced Dentine Collagen Changes in an Ex‐Vivo Root Canal Irrigation Model
Application of Raman Spectroscopy and Micro‐Indentation to Micro‐Map the Path and Boundary of NaOCI‐Induced Dentine Collagen Changes in an Ex‐Vivo Root Canal Irrigation Model Open
Objectives To apply Raman spectroscopy and micro‐indentation to micro‐map the path and boundary of NaOCl‐induced dentine collagen changes in an ex‐vivo root canal irrigation model. Material and Methods Root canals of extracted single‐roote…
View article: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Comparison of Direct Proportion Approach Versus Conventional Method for Dose Adjustment of Carbamazepine
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Comparison of Direct Proportion Approach Versus Conventional Method for Dose Adjustment of Carbamazepine Open
Introduction: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) is useful and significant for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index. One of the common drugs requiring TDM is carbamazepine. Conventional pharmacokinetic approach in drug dosage adjustment pr…
View article: Endodontic sequelae associated with repetitive impacts to the dentofacial region during boxing activities
Endodontic sequelae associated with repetitive impacts to the dentofacial region during boxing activities Open
Aim To explore self‐reported dentofacial trauma and their potential endodontic sequelae in boxers using a questionnaire, followed by clinical and radiographic assessment to (1) compare the nature and number of self‐reported dentofacial inj…
View article: Graphical Abstract: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 13/2023
Graphical Abstract: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 13/2023 Open
In their Communication (e202216011), Jan J. Weigand et al. report the selective separation of lithium, magnesium, and calcium using 4-phosphoryl pyrazolones as pH-regulated receptors.
View article: Factors that influence the outcomes of surgical endodontic treatment
Factors that influence the outcomes of surgical endodontic treatment Open
Surgical endodontic treatment encompasses a broad spectrum of procedures, amongst which root‐end cavity preparation and filling, retrograde root canal treatment and through‐and‐through endodontic surgery, may be classified under the umbrel…
View article: Factors that affect the outcomes of root canal treatment and retreatment—A reframing of the principles
Factors that affect the outcomes of root canal treatment and retreatment—A reframing of the principles Open
This paper undertakes a broad and comprehensive synthesis of relevant clinical, biological, biomechanical, technical and healthcare services data to understand the factors affecting outcomes of periapical healing after root canal (re)treat…
View article: Effectiveness of root canal treatment for vital pulps compared with necrotic pulps in the presence or absence of signs of periradicular pathosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Effectiveness of root canal treatment for vital pulps compared with necrotic pulps in the presence or absence of signs of periradicular pathosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background Preoperative pulpal status may influence the outcomes of root canal treatment (RCTx) according to various measures used. Objectives To compare the effectiveness of RCTx of teeth with a vital pulp versus a necrotic pulp, using a …
View article: Bacteria in the cavity-restoration interface after varying periods of clinical service — SEM description of distribution and 16S rRNA gene sequence identification of isolates
Bacteria in the cavity-restoration interface after varying periods of clinical service — SEM description of distribution and 16S rRNA gene sequence identification of isolates Open
Objectives To use extracted human teeth with amalgam ( n = 26) or GIC ( n = 3) restorations in service up to 20 years to evaluate microbiota at the cavity/restoration interface by SEM or culture. Materials and methods Extracted teeth with …
View article: Removal and dispersal of biofluid films by powered medical devices: Modeling infectious agent spreading in dentistry
Removal and dispersal of biofluid films by powered medical devices: Modeling infectious agent spreading in dentistry Open
Medical procedures can disperse infectious agents and spread disease. Particularly, dental procedures may pose a high risk of disease transmission as they use high-powered instruments operating within the oral cavity that may contain infec…
View article: Disruption and bactericidal indices depicted in polygonal graphs to show multiple outcome effects of root canal irrigant supplements on single- and dual-species biofilms
Disruption and bactericidal indices depicted in polygonal graphs to show multiple outcome effects of root canal irrigant supplements on single- and dual-species biofilms Open
Objectives The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the relative time-dependent disruption and bactericidal effects of detergent-type surfactants on single- or dual-species biofilms of root canal isolates and (2) to examine the utili…
View article: Prevalence, predictive factors and clinical course of persistent pain associated with teeth displaying periapical healing following nonsurgical root canal treatment: a prospective study
Prevalence, predictive factors and clinical course of persistent pain associated with teeth displaying periapical healing following nonsurgical root canal treatment: a prospective study Open
Aims To investigate the prevalence, pain catastrophizing and other predictive factors and clinical course of persistent pain/discomfort associated with teeth displaying periapical healing following nonsurgical root canal treatment ( NSRCT …
View article: Proof‐of‐concept study to establish an <i>in situ</i> method to determine the nature and depth of collagen changes in dentine using Fourier Transform Infra‐Red spectroscopy after sodium hypochlorite irrigation
Proof‐of‐concept study to establish an <i>in situ</i> method to determine the nature and depth of collagen changes in dentine using Fourier Transform Infra‐Red spectroscopy after sodium hypochlorite irrigation Open
Aim To establish a method using Fourier Transform Infra‐Red spectroscopy ( FTIR ) to characterize the nature and depth of changes in dentinal collagen following exposure to sodium hypochlorite (Na OC l) during root canal irrigation in an e…
View article: Injectable local anaesthetic agents for dental anaesthesia
Injectable local anaesthetic agents for dental anaesthesia Open
For success (absence of pain), low-quality evidence suggests that 4% articaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine was superior to 2% lidocaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine for root treating of posterior teeth with irreversible pulpitis, and 2% lidocaine, 1:…