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Comparative evaluation of different concentrations of fulvic acid on pushout bond strength of bioceramic sealer – An ex vivo study

Shivali Tyagi; Shikha Jaiswal; Vineeta Nikhil

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the pushout bond strength of a bioceramic sealer to root canal dentin after using different final chelating agents: 0.2% chitosan, 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 5% fulvic acid, 8% fulvic acid, and 10% fulvic acid. Methods…

Effect of tooth position, root canal morphology, and tooth type on the pulpectomy treatment outcomes in primary teeth

Lamia Khairy Gadallah; Dalia Hussein El-Rouby; Mona Abdel Rehim Wahby

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of tooth position, root canal morphology, and tooth type on the success rates of pulpectomy in primary teeth. Methods: This retrospective study collected the data of primary anterior and posterior teeth treated by pulpectomy due to carious pulp…

Comparative evaluation of chitosan as irrigant on microhardness of residual dentin structure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Aarya Rajan Mankodi; Sadhana Alok Raina; Snehal Babasaheb Shelke

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This article aims to systematically review the published in vitro studies comparing the effects of two distinct chelating irrigants, namely ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and chitosan, on dentinal microhardness. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and…

Evaluation of conservative access cavity preparation on the discoloration of endodontically treated anterior teeth compared to conventional access cavity preparation

Mehrnoosh Ebrahimi; Arash Shahravan; Amir Hossein Nekouei et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: The objective of this study was to compare the discoloration of endodontically treated maxillary anterior teeth with traditional and conservative access cavity preparations. Methods: this study was an in vitro study, sixty intact central and lateral maxillary incisors were randomly divided…

A comparative evaluation of setting time in the presence of blood contamination of four root end filling biomaterials (MTA angelus, biodentine, endosequence root repair material, bio-C repair) An in-vitro study

Damini Kesarwani; Sunandan Mittal; Tarun Kumar et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This research compared and evaluated the setting time of four different biomaterials Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) Angelus, Biodentine, EndoSequence Root Repair Material (ERRM), and Bio-C Repair used for root-end filling in the presence of blood contamination. Methods: One hundred and sixty…

Evaluation of smear layer removal and marginal adaptation of root canal sealer with five routinely used irrigants: In vitro study

Sandeep Rudranaik; Sahadev Chickmagarvalli Krishnegowda; Bharath Makonahalli Jaganath et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different irrigation solutions on smear layer removal and the adhesion of resin-based sealers to root canal dentine. Effective irrigation is crucial in endodontic success by removing debris and enhancing sealer adaptability. While traditional…

Developing a customised flow cell biofilm model to evaluate various root canal irrigants against the Enterococcus faecalis biofilm - An in vitro study

N. Prashaanthi; Saravanan Poorni; N. P. Muralidharan et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: The aim of the study was to construct a customized flow cell biofilm apparatus for the formation of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm and evaluate the effect of various root canal irrigants against the E. faecalis biofilm. Methods: Five customized flow cell apparatus were developed to grow E…

Management of internal root resorption in permanent tooth with dens invaginatus Type II: A clinical approach

Chanchal Meena; Ashwini B. Prasad; Deepak Raisingani et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Dens invaginatus (DI) is a developmental anomaly of variable prevalence, with Type II representing about 15% of cases. Its complex anatomy predisposes teeth to pulpal pathology and associated complications. Internal root resorption (IRR), though uncommon, can arise in such anatomically compromised…

Efficacy of various heat-treated rotary file systems on the removal of obturated material in single-rooted teeth using nanocomputed tomography

S. Swathi; Pradeep Solete; S Delphine Priscilla Antony et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study aimed to assess and compare the effectiveness and residual obturation material following retreatment using three distinct heat-treated rotary file systems. Methods: Forty-five extracted human single-rooted teeth were sectioned to a standardized 18 mm length. Following access…

Endomotor integration, file kinematics impact on apical debris extrusion in severely curved canals

Anshika Saxena; Vineeta Nikhil

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study aimed to quantify and compare the apically extruded debris during root canal instrumentation of severely curved canals using rotary and reciprocating file systems with integrated and nonintegrated endomotors. Methods: Sixty freshly extracted single canal maxillary and mandibular…

Retrievability of metapex dressing from root canal in case of stimulated internal root resorption using different irrigants with laser activation by cone-beam computed tomography volumetric analysis: An in vitro study

Nikita Poonia; Nidhi Sharma; Prem Prakash et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of different irrigating solutions combined with laser activation for the retrieval of Metapex from simulated IRR defects using CBCT volumetric analysis. Methods: Seventy-two extracted single-rooted teeth were decoronated, instrumented…

A novel noninvasive radiographic working length determination method – A randomized controlled clinical trial

Joseph Minu; Anand V. Susila; Aruna Kumari Veronica

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This randomized controlled clinical trial compared a novel, noninvasive radiographic method with a fourth-generation electronic apex locator (EAL) for working length determination. Methods: A geometric technique using the law of symmetric triangles was piloted on extracted teeth and applied…

Effectiveness of various irrigation methods on the removal of calcium hydroxide from root canals: A study using confocal microscopy

Shubham Singh; Chandrakar Chaman; Udai Pratap Singh et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 70% ethanol with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and 37% phosphoric acid used as final irrigant in the removal of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) dressing from the root canal using confocal laser…

A novel approach in management of Ohler’s type III dens invaginatus in maxillary lateral incisor with guided endodontics and three-dimensional printing

Jatin Gupta; Shikha Jaiswal; Shefali Sawani et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

An elderly female patient presented with a localized gingival swelling in relation to discolored and endodontically treated maxillary lateral incisor. Clinical examination revealed a palatal access opening and a bony hard swelling on the labial aspect of the attached gingiva. The response to…

Comparative analysis of tooth discoloration induced by different intracanal medicaments in regenerative endodontics: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Ashlesha Nageshwar Madankar; Sulabha Radke; Shanmuga Priya et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature and network meta-analysis (NMA) to analyze tooth discoloration induced by different intracanal medicaments in regenerative endodontics. Methods: The research question was formulated based on the PICOS strategy. A…

Effect of newer irrigating solution Triton on the root dentinal surface roughness and microhardness: An in vitro study

Rahul Halkai; S Syed Ishaq; Kiran R. Halkai

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the root dentinal surface roughness and microhardness using Triton in comparison to Qmix 2 in 1 solution and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Methods: Eighty human-extracted single-rooted mandibular premolar…

In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of Stichopus hermanii extract calcium hydroxide combination for pulp capping therapy

Juni Jekti Nugroho; Fadhillah Wardhani Burhan; Hafsah Katu et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study evaluated the in vitro cytotoxicity of golden sea cucumber extract (ETE) (Stichopus hermanii) combined with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) on BHK-21 fibroblast cells. Methods: A true experimental design with a post test-only control group was used, involving 35 samples divided into six…

Knowledge and awareness of pulp vitality tests among dental interns and postgraduates: A multicenter cross-sectional study

Kanamarlapudi Venkata Saikiran; Deepa Gurunathan; Sainath Reddy Elicherla et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 2 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Antimicrobial efficacy of n-acetylcysteine, indocyanine green-activated photodynamic therapy, and 810-nm diode laser against Enterococcus faecalis: A novel in vitro study

Nishi Singh; Suresh Shenvi; Kavalipurapu Venkata Teja

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 2 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: This study aims to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of n-acetylcysteine (NAC), NAC combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) using indocyanine green (ICG), and NAC combined with 810-nm diode laser irradiation against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in infected root canals. Methods: Eighty-four…

Effect of premedication with Ibuprofen on pain perception in patients during root canal procedure with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial

H K Ashok; Amreen Firdose; B. Vedavathi et al.

Endodontology, Vol. 38 No. 2 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Aim: To assess the pain perception with premedication of ibuprofen and placebo in patients during root canal procedure with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis. Methods: Randomized comparative double-blinded clinical trial. Sixty mandibular first and second molars with…